Hostel
 The Lights Hostel

Torregorda, 3, Malaga Centro, 29005 Málaga, Spain – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1818 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
1,818 reviews

A hostel situated in a historic building in a great location. Social scene when I was there, so it was super easy to meet other people to hang out with. They do free Sangria every night (be on time, otherwise they run out) on their rooftop and organize different activities every day, like pub crawls, food tours and beach volleyball. The hostel was clean. Kitchen was great, lots of space and equipment.

Katja Germany

the entire hostel is like a family. I never felt odd in that lovely places. whenever i had any confusion, the staffs guided me so cordially that i wished to stay more there.

Hasan Mali

Great hostel. The vibe is amazing. Highly recommand!

Andréanne Morocco

Great value for the price. The location is excellent and it is really easy to get to know other travelers on the free sangria happy hour and on the rooftop dinner

Bernardo Portugal

Near transport and sights. Lots of opportunities to meet people. Full kitchen.

Adam United States of America

the location is optimal, in the center and nexte to the railway station to go to the airport.

Patrick France

Great location, nice common areas to meet people, and food options were nice too

Logan United States of America

Very nice place, comfi beds. Great for meeting people 😉

Harm Netherlands

The location is very good, there is an elevator (which is not easy to find in Spain), the rooms are nice and the bathrooms were clean and comfortable. There is a nice rooftop to chill, the common areas are nice and overall it was a good experience.

Genesis Venezuela

the location was very central and the size of the room was more than enough. we had a view to a really nice street between the city centre and it was really easy to get to the cool bars in the city. the bar crawls were also really fun, i really recommend them :))))

Paul Romania
8.3
Very Good
1,818 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “A hostel situated in a historic building in a great location. Social scene when I was there, so it was super easy to meet other people to hang out with.”
    Katja Katja Germany Germany
  • “the entire hostel is like a family. I never felt odd in that lovely places. whenever i had any confusion, the staffs guided me so cordially that i wished to stay more there.”
    Hasan Hasan Mali Mali
  • “Great hostel. The vibe is amazing. Highly recommand!”
    Andréanne Andréanne Morocco Morocco
  • “Great value for the price. The location is excellent and it is really easy to get to know other travelers on the free sangria happy hour and on the rooftop dinner”
    Bernardo Bernardo Portugal Portugal
  • “Near transport and sights. Lots of opportunities to meet people. Full kitchen.”
    Adam Adam United States of America United States of America
  • “the location is optimal, in the center and nexte to the railway station to go to the airport.”
    Patrick Patrick France France
  • “Great location, nice common areas to meet people, and food options were nice too”
    Logan Logan United States of America United States of America
  • “Very nice place, comfi beds. Great for meeting people 😉”
    Harm Harm Netherlands Netherlands
  • “The location is very good, there is an elevator (which is not easy to find in Spain), the rooms are nice and the bathrooms were clean and comfortable.”
    Genesis Genesis Venezuela Venezuela
  • “the location was very central and the size of the room was more than enough. we had a view to a really nice street between the city centre and it was really easy to get to the cool bars in the city.”
    Paul Paul Romania Romania

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi9.4

Stay in the heart of Málaga – Excellent location – show map

This property is a 15-minute walk from the beach. 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.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

The Lights Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 23, 2015

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Terrace
24-hour front desk

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Málaga, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Breakfast Info

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Closest beaches
  • La Malagueta Beach

    La Malagueta Beach

    7.8 Good beach
    3,300 feet from property

  • San Andres Beach

    7.8 Good beach
    5,200 feet from property

  • La Caleta Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    1.2 miles from property

  • Misericordia Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.4 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 1,818 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi9.4

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Katja
    GermanyGermany
    “A hostel situated in a historic building in a great location. Social scene when I was there, so it was super easy to meet other people to hang out with. They do free Sangria every night (be on time, otherwise they run out) on their rooftop and...”
  • Hasan
    MaliMali
    “the entire hostel is like a family. I never felt odd in that lovely places. whenever i had any confusion, the staffs guided me so cordially that i wished to stay more there.”
  • A
    Andréanne
    MoroccoMorocco
    “Great hostel. The vibe is amazing. Highly recommand!”
  • Bernardo
    PortugalPortugal
    “Great value for the price. The location is excellent and it is really easy to get to know other travelers on the free sangria happy hour and on the rooftop dinner”
  • A
    Adam
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Near transport and sights. Lots of opportunities to meet people. Full kitchen.”
  • Patrick
    FranceFrance
    “the location is optimal, in the center and nexte to the railway station to go to the airport.”
  • Logan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, nice common areas to meet people, and food options were nice too”
  • Harm
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Very nice place, comfi beds. Great for meeting people 😉”
  • Genesis
    VenezuelaVenezuela
    “The location is very good, there is an elevator (which is not easy to find in Spain), the rooms are nice and the bathrooms were clean and comfortable. There is a nice rooftop to chill, the common areas are nice and overall it was a good experience.”
  • Paul
    RomaniaRomania
    “the location was very central and the size of the room was more than enough. we had a view to a really nice street between the city centre and it was really easy to get to the cool bars in the city. the bar crawls were also really fun, i really...”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?
    Hola, thanks for contacting us. You can bring your locker or we sale padlocks for 2.50 euros. Regards. The Lights Team.
    Answered on December 21, 2021
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes, we offer luggage store at reception for guests on the date of check in or check out.
    Answered on October 26, 2019
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    hello! yes we do some activities like beach volley, tours of the city and every night there is the pubcrawl for 10 euro ;)
    Answered on November 4, 2019
  • Is there a room I could work from ?
    We have different parts in our common areas where you can work: We have a small room with extra plugs than can be closed to work on it. There is also tables and plugs enough in the living area.
    Asked about: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room • Answered on November 8, 2020
  • I am arriving between 1am to 2am. Is it possible to checkin that late?
    Yes! It is possible to check in any time after 14:30. If the reception is close at your arrival time we will send your the procedure for self check in.
    Answered on November 20, 2020

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

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.

What's nearby
  • Atarazanas Market
    0 miles
  • Calle Larios
    0.2 miles
  • Alameda Theatre
    0.2 miles
  • El Corte Ingles Shopping Centre
    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 & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Antigua Casa de Guardia
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Casa Aranda
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Recyclo
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant La Recova
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Casa Mira
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Alcasabar
    0.6 miles
Top attractions
  • Malaga Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Picasso Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Malaga Park
    0.4 miles
  • Museum of Glass and Crystal
    0.6 miles
  • Malaga Train Station
    0.6 miles
  • Port of Malaga
    0.6 miles
  • Jorge Rando Museum
    0.6 miles
  • Gibralfaro Viewpoint
    0.7 miles
  • Automobile and Fashion Museum
    1.5 miles
  • Andalucia Technological Park PTA
    7 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Meditarean Sea
    0.6 miles
  • River Guadalmedina
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • La Malagueta Beach
    3,300 feet
  • San Andres Beach
    5,200 feet
  • La Caleta Beach
    1.2 miles
  • Misericordia Beach
    1.4 miles
  • Baños del Carmen Beach
    2.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • Malaga Airport
    4.7 miles
  • Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen Airport
    48.4 miles
How to get to The Lights Hostel from Malaga Airport
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Amenities of The Lights Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Parking options available
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Lights Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:30 PM - 12:00 AM

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

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa 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.