Name: The Lights Hostel
Address: Torregorda, 3, Malaga Centro, 29005 Málaga, Spain, Torregorda, 3, Andalucía, 29005, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $16 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hostel The Lights Hostel

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in tapas, restaurants and culture – Check location Torregorda, 3, Malaga Centro, 29005 Málaga, Spain – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in tapas, restaurants and culture – Check location Excellent location – show map

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*8.0* El Corte Ingles Commercial Center: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*8.6* Contemporary Art Center: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

*8.9* Calle Larios: only 4 minutes away! (900 feet by foot)

*8.6* Malaga Contemporary Art Center: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.7* Malaga Cathedral: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*8.7* Carmen Thyssen Museum: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.4* Atarazanas Market: only 1 minute away! (150 feet by foot)

Lock in a great price for The Lights Hostel – rated 8.8 by recent guests!

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It is very central, you can walk everywhere but if you go there for beach there are better options cause beach is around 15-20 minutes by walk, you can have breakfast for just 1,5€, I saw cleaning ladies all the time cleaning bathrooms so it can be said that hostel is clean

Faruk

Turkey

It was a good choice among so many options in Malaga: a great hostel with atmosphere, perfect location, very helpful and friendly staff, social activities such as dinner nights & sangria or pub crawls. The rooftop terrace is a huge bonus to enjoy the summer nights and meet people. Would come back if visiting Malaga again!

Milaniam

Spain

It was clear and the staff was very kind and helpful.

Tijana

Spain

The location was extremely ideal for walking everywhere in the city. The €3 were really nice to have as an option and were good the day I had it! The terrace was also really nice! The beds were comfortable, it would have been nice to have a curtain that surrounds the bed rather than just the one side.

Kristin

Canada

Second time here and I would come back here again!

Taco

United States of America

Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Excellent location. Great shower and restrooms.

Daniel

United States of America

The location. The hostel is nearby center! The staff are very friendly!

Netherlands

Great Staff, really wonderful people working hard to make the stay as best as possible.

Conn

Ireland

Well located. Friendly staff, helpful and patient in giving recommendations and directions. Nice rooftop where they offer dinner for everyone in the hostel every night. Comfortable beds. Good hot water showers. Elevator helpful for luggage. Convenience store right next door to grab water and snacks. Supermarket up the block. Walking distance to all central places and not far from public transport.

Laurita

United States of America

Breakfast and dinner were both a great value. The free towel use was great. I was able to swap out for clean towels each day after the beach. Free sangria on the roof top was a great place to meet other travelers. I also enjoyed the pub crawl from the hostel.

Adam

United States of America

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9.5

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“It is very central, you can walk everywhere but if you go there for beach there are better options cause beach is around 15-20 minutes by walk, you can have breakfast for just 1,5€, I saw cleaning...”

Faruk Turkey
“It was a good choice among so many options in Malaga: a great hostel with atmosphere, perfect location, very helpful and friendly staff, social activities such as dinner nights & sangria or pub...”

Milaniam Spain
“It was clear and the staff was very kind and helpful.”

Tijana Spain
“The location was extremely ideal for walking everywhere in the city. The €3 were really nice to have as an option and were good the day I had it! The terrace was also really nice!”

Kristin Canada
“Second time here and I would come back here again!”

Taco United States of America
“Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Excellent location. Great shower and restrooms.”

Daniel United States of America
“The location. The hostel is nearby center! The staff are very friendly!”

Li Netherlands
“Great Staff, really wonderful people working hard to make the stay as best as possible.”

Conn Ireland
“Well located. Friendly staff, helpful and patient in giving recommendations and directions. Nice rooftop where they offer dinner for everyone in the hostel every night. Comfortable beds.”

Laurita United States of America
“Breakfast and dinner were both a great value. The free towel use was great. I was able to swap out for clean towels each day after the beach.”

Adam United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Málaga – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in tapas, restaurants and culture – Check location Excellent location – show map

Offering a roof terrace and balconies with views of La Alameda Principal y Torregorda Street, a 24-hour reception and free WiFi, Lights Out Hostel is located in Málaga City Center, 1,000 feet from famous Calle Larios Street.

Each room at Lights Out 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 1,300 feet from both Malaga Cathedral and from Carmen Thyssen Museum. Malaga Airport is 5 mi away.

Malaga Centro is a great choice for travelers interested in tapas, restaurants and culture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Málaga, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Free WiFi

Family rooms

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24-hour front desk

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

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Continental, Buffet

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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 1	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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Area Info

– Excellent location – show map

A melting pot of Islamic and Catholic influences, Malaga's old town features the colossal Moorish ruins of the Alcazaba, as well as a strangely "one-towered" cathedral.

Closest Landmarks *

Atarazanas Market
0 miles
Calle Larios
0.2 miles
Alameda Theatre
0.2 miles
El Corte Ingles Commercial Center
0.2 miles
Carmen Thyssen Museum
0.2 miles
Plaza de la Constitución
0.2 miles
Marin Galy
0.3 miles
Malaga Cathedral
0.3 miles
Malaga Plaza Shopping Centre
0.3 miles
Malaga Contemporary Art Center
0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Mercado de La Merced Market
0.6 miles
Mercado Atarazanas Market
0 miles
Antigua Casa de Guardia Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Casa Aranda Cafe/Bar
0 miles
Supersol Supermarket
0.1 miles
Carrefour Market Supermarket
0.1 miles
Recyclo Restaurant
0.1 miles
La Recova Restaurant
0.2 miles
Casa Mira Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Corte Ingles Supermarket
0.3 miles
Mercado del Carmen Market
0.5 miles
Alcasabar Restaurant
0.6 miles

Natural Beauty *

Meditarean Sea Ocean/Sea
0.6 miles
Guadalmedina River
0.1 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

La Malagueta Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Food & Drink

3,300 feet

Closest Airports *

Malaga Airport
4.7 miles
Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen Airport
48.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location, fantastic value Inc evening meal and breakfast”

Andy

United Kingdom

9.5

“Cozy place with awesome staff and fast WiFi. Super central, I had an amazing time there.”

Rodrigo

Norway

8.7

“The place is very comfortable, the atmosphere in the hostel is awesome. The location is superb and the staff is very cool! I super recommend it.”

Roberto

Belgium

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Check-in

From 2:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:30 AM

Cancellation/
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Visa Mastercard Maestro Red 6000 The Lights Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that check-in is also possible after midnight.

Please note that a deposit is required for the room key, fully refundable upon check-out.

Please note, towels and bed linen are changed every 3 days.

When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property after booking.

Any guest younger than 18 years must be accompanied by an adult and be booked in a private room. Dormitory rooms are available for family groups at the given dormitory rates.

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

“It is very central, you can walk everywhere but if you go there for beach there are better options cause beach is around 15-20 minutes by walk, you can have breakfast for just 1,5€, I saw cleaning ladies all the time cleaning bathrooms so it can be said that hostel is clean”

“It was a good choice among so many options in Malaga: a great hostel with atmosphere, perfect location, very helpful and friendly staff, social activities such as dinner nights & sangria or pub crawls. The rooftop terrace is a huge bonus to enjoy the summer nights and meet people. Would come back if visiting Malaga again!”

“The location was extremely ideal for walking everywhere in the city. The €3 were really nice to have as an option and were good the day I had it! The terrace was also really nice! The beds were comfortable, it would have been nice to have a curtain that surrounds the bed rather than just the one side. ”

“Well located. Friendly staff, helpful and patient in giving recommendations and directions. Nice rooftop where they offer dinner for everyone in the hostel every night. Comfortable beds. Good hot water showers. Elevator helpful for luggage. Convenience store right next door to grab water and snacks. Supermarket up the block. Walking distance to all central places and not far from public transport.”

“Breakfast and dinner were both a great value. The free towel use was great. I was able to swap out for clean towels each day after the beach. Free sangria on the roof top was a great place to meet other travelers. I also enjoyed the pub crawl from the hostel. ”

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Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Lisa
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
7.0

“Great hostel in the heart of a beautiful city, a fun way to meet new people and swap travel tips.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
I felt the communal seating area was a bit disjointed as there were no comfy sofas. Also being one of their older visitors I found the 0200-0400hrs constant stream of noisy revellers returning from their night out a bit annoying as it spoilt my next day as I was so tired.
I could see that the breakfast catered for most tastes however I normally follow a gluten free, dairy free and meat diet so found it a bit limiting. BUt what was offered was good value. The same with the evening meal, I only partook in one as the others were meat but it all looked good and it was nice to see them in the kitchen prepating it all using fresh iingredients. I liked our own little bathroom rather than having to go down the corridor. Everybody was friendly and the staff were really helpful.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Silvia
Brazil
10

“Nice place to stay with friends or make new friends”
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower is a little bit cold
Very nice place to go with friends! The staff are lovely, the place is very clean, reception is open 24 hours, good place to make new friends and enjoy the night with them, usually in the hostel has o lot of activity, dinners in a good price, drinks free, €4.5 bottle of wine, €1 can of beer, etc... The staff is very attentive and friendly! I'll be back soon!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 10, 2019

Andy
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Forgetting my earplugs; my fellow guests were very quiet but the traffic noise is loud. It's the price paid for such a great location.
Location, fantastic value Inc evening meal and breakfast

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 7, 2019

Anonymous
Romania
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Bedbugs
Location

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 7, 2019

Rodrigo
Norway
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cozy place with awesome staff and fast WiFi. Super central, I had an amazing time there.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 5, 2019

Anonymous
Germany
8.0

“Nice stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
There could be a ladder for the upper beds.
The room and the bathroom was clean, the staff very friendly and the breakfast was great for the price. The Hostel is situated very good, just a short walk for sightseeing. Check-In was fast and great.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 4, 2019

Marco
Italy
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Free towel rental, lockers and earplugs. Rooftop always amazing.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 4, 2019

Roberto
Belgium
10

“Looking forward to coming back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's very central located so there can be some noise from the streets during the night
The place is very comfortable, the atmosphere in the hostel is awesome. The location is superb and the staff is very cool! I super recommend it.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

Christopher
Austria
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have no complaints at all.
Hands down the best hostel in Málaga, the staff are amazing and extremely helpful! Clean bed already made as well as a free towel, free luggage storage, the best part has to be the rooftop with free Sangria, happy hour spirits and a huge plate of dinner for only 3€!!(the kitchen is perfect for cooking your own food as well as always having access to free tea and coffee) And then onto the pub crawl! They also offer free walking tours and trips to the beach to play volleyball! I met so many incredible people through this hostel that I'll never forget. I 110% reccomend this hostel to visit and if you have the time to volunteer there you'll have a blast, such a great crew and set up! Look forward to coming back and volunteering myself!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 1, 2019

Mizuki
Japan

1 helpful vote
9.0

“Perfect location! Valuable Breakfast and Dinner!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
It's not even that I didn't like but would be nicer if there is something/space for you can hang your jacket or towel to dry( doesn't need to be locker) in the room.
All the staff are very nice and give me good tips for one night stay in Malaga. Check-in was very smooth too. Perfect location! Mercado Central Atarazanas is just right like 10 steps away from the hostel. Also close to the bus stop (Puerto Malaga) and the beach as well. Basic but good enough breakfast was great option and very cheap. Each bunkbed has little curtain which is nice to make little private space. I saw lots of different ages, was nice. You stay with more mature people. Everything was tidy and bright! You'll feel good vibes there like everyone is happy. I definitely recommend staying with them! Gracias for nice stay.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 29, 2019

Marija
Latvia
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing - very narrow room ( a room for six) and no space to put my belongings ( no any table or something like that)
Very clean rooms, delicious dinner, kind and polite stuff

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 28, 2019

John
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
9.2

“The best hostal i have ever stayed at !!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
everything was fine, no problems at all
The lights hostal was first class in every way, it is the best hostal I have ever been in

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 27, 2019

Kai
Taiwan
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
location too good that abit noisy
location too good that I can walk everywhere within 20 minutes. breakfast just 1.5 euros so cheap and a lot of food.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 25, 2019

Malgorzata
Poland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good dinner served each evening for only 3€, such a good place to socialize with other travelers. Very positive vibe

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Ben
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A warm welcome. Very helpful staff. Great to have the roof terrace and communal meal.

Stayed in October 2019

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