The Lights Hostel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Offering a roof terrace and balconies with views of Torregorda Street, a 24-hour reception and free WiFi, The Lights Hostel is located in Málaga City Centre, 300 metres from famous Calle Larios Street. Each room at The Lights Hostel is air-conditioned, and include bed linen. Most of them have a balcony with views over the city, from where you can enjoy the different festivals throughout the year. There are single-sex shared shower rooms and toilets on each floor. Guests have access to a shared kitchen and other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a snack bar. The hostel is 400 metres from both Malaga Cathedral and from Carmen Thyssen Museum. Malaga Airport is 8 km away, by train, the closest station is only 600m away (Malaga Centro Alameda). The beach is only 1km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • BBQ facilities
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Málaga, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Options with:

  • City view

  • Terrace

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$105 for 3 nights
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  • 1 single bed
US$108 for 3 nights
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  • 1 single bed
US$124 for 3 nights
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Balcony
City view
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$35 per night
Price US$105
Excluded: 10 % VAT
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
269 feet²
Balcony
City view
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$36 per night
Price US$108
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
  • 1 single bed
172 feet²
Balcony
City view
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$41 per night
Price US$124
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great place to stay in the perfect location. Friendly staff, great facilities. Would recommend and visit again.”
  • Ana-maria
    Romania Romania
    “Very cozy, clean and really nice stuff. The patio is a really good addition.”
  • Jalene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very close to all the attraction places, very friendly staff and comfortable rooms”
  • Paula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was right in the centre few minutes walk from the shops restaurants and bars about 15 min walk to the beach”
  • Samer
    Germany Germany
    “The staff were very friendly, and always ready for help. The position is really priceless, and the activity and wholesome atmosphere make the rooftop and the dinner at the end of the night perfect. The hostel vibe for making new friends is super.”
  • Alessio
    Indonesia Indonesia
    “Good central location and convenient. All facilities around as resto etc..”
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    “The location of this hostel is really great. It's right opposite the market and not far to main attractions like the cathedral and alcazaba. The staff allowed me to store my bag as I had arrived a bit early to check in so I could go exploring the...”
  • Chraibi
    Morocco Morocco
    “The hostel is located right in the heart of Malaga, close to all amenities and the main spots of the city. What I really appreciated was the very comfortable mattress, not to mention the friendly staff and the great social vibe. I made a lot of...”
  • Patrícia
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “Highly suggesting for solo travellers. Amazing place to stay and to meet new people, since there are events organized everyday. I will come back :)”
  • Youssef
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location, the staff, the people staying there. It was amazing.”

Property surroundings

House rules

The Lights Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check-in is possible after midnight. A deposit is required for the room key, which is fully refundable upon check-out. Towels and bed linen are included and changed upon request. For bookings of more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply, so please contact the property after booking. Guests under 18 years must be accommodated in a private room. We will pre-authorize clients' cards before their arrival for all types of conditions, blocking an amount corresponding to the first night. Any bed request is subject to availability and may incur an extra cost. Additionally, guests may be assigned to different bed types upon arrival based on availability. Please be aware that the maximum stay allowed is 7 days; reservations exceeding this limit will not be permitted and will be cancelled.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.