The Lights Hostel
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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 Center, 984 feet 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 1312 feet from both Malaga Cathedral and from Carmen Thyssen Museum. Malaga Airport is 5 mi away, by train, the closest station is only 1969 ft away (Malaga Centro Alameda). The beach is only 0.6 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- BBQ facilities
- Elevator
- Heating
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Elija
Lithuania
“The staff was very kind, good location, good rooms. Rooftop bar is a very nice touch! Plus I also appreciated all the extra social activities hostel plans every day.” - Addie
United States
“The free sangria followed by family dinners for just 7 euro were an amazing way to meet people especially being a solo traveler. The bar crawls as well were a good way to meet people.” - Luis
Spain
“Location is great, you can go by walk from the train station only 16 mins, many restaurants and pubs are near and the staff are very friendly, I did stay in the mixed room with 4 beds and private bathroom I think that’s the best option.” - Joaquín
Argentina
“Great staff, place was super clean at all times. Excellent location, very near to the beach and city centre.” - Doğancan
Poland
“Really great staff,clean rooms,great location , good activites at night, a good rooftop and free sangria.. So everything was great.” - Erick
United States
“Daily dinners make it super social and easy to meet other people. The staff is great and super friendly.” - Alexandru
Romania
“clean. very friendly staff. events every day. nice terrace.” - Oubarka
Morocco
“I like the atmosphere at the hostel and also the staff was so friendly .” - Stella
Singapore
“Location is perfect, walking distance to almost all main spots in Malaga. Staff was friendly, provided advices for day trips out of Malaga. Activities available everyday although I didn’t join. Free towel and luggage storage after check out. I...” - Saurav
Bangladesh
“The hostel was located right at the heart of the Centro neighborhood. The staff were friendly. There was free coffee available in the common areas where you can mingle with other travelers”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




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