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Hostel in Alhaurín el Grande with a terrace, shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and bicycle hire for exploring the surrounding trails.
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Backpackers La Gaditana is a hostel in Alhaurín el Grande with a shared kitchen and terrace, 100 m from Iglesia de la Veracruz. It combines functional communal spaces with rooms for solo travellers, couples or small groups, in a town in inland Málaga and close to walking routes.
The five options range from a bed in a shared room to single, double and triple rooms. All have a shared bathroom; several include a kitchen area and equipment for preparing meals, such as a fridge, microwave and kettle. Some also have air conditioning and views of a courtyard or the outdoors. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
The terrace, bicycle hire and hiking options suit an active stay, while the bus station is 630 m away. There are restaurants 250 m away, including Santiagos Kitchen and Restaurante La Ventilla. The hostel has no parking, which is worth bearing in mind if you arrive by car.
Backpackers La Gaditana offers five options: a single bed in a shared room, a triple room, a small single room, a double room with a shared bathroom and a small double room for two. The hostel therefore combines options for solo travellers with spaces suitable for couples or small groups. All rooms use a shared bathroom and include bed linen; the configurations include bunk beds, single beds or a combination of a double bed and a bunk bed.
The kitchen area is a common feature of the rooms and comes with equipment such as a fridge, microwave, oven, toaster and electric kettle. There is also a table and dining area, as well as a washing machine. The two small double room options stand out for their air conditioning; one has views of an inner courtyard, while the other offers views. The shared room, at 10 m², is the only one whose size is specified here.
At 10 m², this option has a bunk bed and offers one bed in a shared room. The bathroom is also shared. The kitchen and dining area are equipped for preparing something simple, with a fridge, microwave, oven and electric kettle; this is the most sociable option in the property.
Designed for up to three people, this room has a double bed and a bunk bed. The kitchen area lets you prepare meals using a fridge, oven and microwave, and also has a dining table and washing machine. The bathroom is shared, making this a practical setup for people travelling together.
This room for one person has a single bed and a shared bathroom. Its kitchen area includes a fridge, kitchenware, oven and microwave, and the dining area makes it easy to prepare a meal without going out. A washing machine and bed linen complete this simple option for a solo stay.
The double bed and air conditioning set this option for two people apart. It has views of an inner courtyard and a kitchen area with a fridge, oven and microwave, as well as a dining table. The bathroom is shared; a washing machine is among the in-room facilities.
This room for two is arranged around a bunk bed and has air conditioning. It also offers views and a kitchen area equipped with a fridge, oven and microwave. The bathroom is shared, and the dining table gives you a dedicated space for meals.
The terrace and solarium extend the communal areas outdoors, with outdoor furniture and a dining area where you can enjoy meals. Inside the hostel, the shared kitchen has a dining table, fridge, oven, toaster, microwave, electric kettle and kitchenware; there is also a washing machine. Wi-Fi is free.
To explore the surroundings, you can hire bicycles, join cycling or walking tours, and go hiking. Activities also include a pub crawl, tourist information and board games or puzzles for quieter moments. Check-in and check-out are private, and access is by key. Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are available, as well as a designated smoking area.
Backpackers La Gaditana is on Pasaje Molinos, in the urban area of Alhaurín el Grande, a municipality in inland Málaga. Iglesia de la Veracruz is 100 m away and Mirador del Huerto Mateo is 290 m away; Parque Arquilla del Agua is 420 m away. Ermita de San Antón is 460 m away, and Teatro Antonio Gala is 660 m away. These places let you combine a walk around town with stops at nearby parks and cultural venues.
The bus station is 630 m away, while Aljaima and Torreblanca train stations are 10 km and 11 km away, respectively. Málaga Airport is 16 km away. For nearby meals, Santiagos Kitchen and Restaurante La Ventilla are 250 m away, and Pizzeria La Fogata is 300 m away. Área Recreativa El Nacimiento is 4.8 km away; Alhaurin Golf Course is 4 km away.
The surroundings are suitable for combining visits to the town with outdoor activities: hiking is one of the options in the area, and the accommodation offers bicycle hire. In spring and autumn, temperatures are usually more comfortable for walking; in the warmer months, it is worth setting out early and resting during the middle of the day. Mirador de Sierra Gorda is 4.3 km away and Pico Mijas is 4.2 km away. For a cultural excursion, Museo de Miniaturas Carromato de Mijas is 7 km away, offering a different kind of visit from a stroll around central Alhaurín el Grande.
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Reviews particularly praise the Wi-Fi connection and the staff. Cleanliness and comfort receive more moderate feedback, as do the facilities. Overall, reviews describe a functional hostel with specific strengths and room to improve some aspects of the stay.
Rates at Backpackers La Gaditana vary depending on the season, dates and room type. To check the current price for your stay, you can view the rates available for your dates.
Backpackers La Gaditana is at Pasaje Molinos, 1, in Alhaurín el Grande. Málaga Airport is 16 km away. The bus station is 630 m away; Aljaima and Torreblanca, the nearest train stations, are 10 km and 11 km away. The hostel has no parking, so the nearby bus station is worth considering if you are planning to travel by public transport.
Near Backpackers La Gaditana, Iglesia de la Veracruz is 100 m away and Mirador del Huerto Mateo is 290 m away. Parque Arquilla del Agua is 420 m away and the bus station is 630 m away. You can also walk to Teatro Antonio Gala, 660 m away; for a longer outing, Museo de Miniaturas Carromato de Mijas is 7 km away.
Backpackers La Gaditana has five options: a single bed in a shared room, a Small Single Room, a Triple Room and two double rooms. The Triple Room combines a double bed and a bunk bed; the double rooms have either a double bed or a bunk bed. All use a shared bathroom, and several include a kitchen area.
Yes, people under 18 can stay at Backpackers La Gaditana if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. This condition applies to stays by minors; available options include single, double and triple rooms, as well as a bed in a shared room.
Backpackers La Gaditana requires a €10 damage deposit on arrival, payable by credit card. The amount is refunded to the same card seven days after check-out, once the accommodation has been inspected.
Yes, Backpackers La Gaditana offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, both in the rooms and in the communal areas.
