Hostel Sorolla Playa
Málaga · Andalusia

Hostel Sorolla Playa

Hostel in Málaga Este, opposite Playa de la Caleta, with shared dormitories, a communal kitchen, free Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

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8.4 Score
1.962 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Málaga
Nearby Playa de la Caleta · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Hostel Sorolla Playa

Hostel Sorolla Playa is a hostel in Málaga Este, opposite Playa de la Caleta, with shared dormitories and air conditioning. It suits those who want to stay by the coast and have communal spaces where they can relax or prepare something to eat. There are female and mixed dormitories with bunk beds, and the bathroom is shared and includes a shower and hairdryer.

The shared kitchen and communal lounge make for a practical stay, while free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The accommodation has accessibility features, including wheelchair access, a lowered washbasin and a toilet with grab rails. Playa de la Caleta is 50 m away; Playa de la Malagueta is 750 m away, and Playa de los Baños del Carmen is 1.1 km away. Centro Pompidou Málaga is 1.6 km away and the Alcazaba of Málaga is 1.9 km away.

Hostel Sorolla Playa
★ 8.4 · Very good · 1.962 reviews

Plan your stay at Hostel Sorolla Playa

Hostel in Málaga Este, opposite Playa de la Caleta, with shared dormitories, a communal kitchen, free Wi-Fi and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Room types

Hostel Sorolla Playa offers beds in shared dormitories with bunk beds and air conditioning. Options include a 30 m² female dormitory and mixed dormitories with six or eight beds; one of the mixed options covers 15 m². Each bed is for one person, so guests stay in shared rooms. One 15 m² mixed six-bed dormitory has bed linen, a kettle and coffee maker, and is on the ground floor.

The bathroom is shared and has a shower and hairdryer. The dormitories have heating and tiled or marble floors, as well as air conditioning. Bunk beds are provided, and the power socket beside the bed is handy for charging devices. Options include both a female dormitory and mixed dormitories with six or eight beds.

Bed in Female Dormitory Room — Hostel Sorolla Playa
Bed in Female Dormitory Room
30 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Heating
  • Tiled/marble floor

This single bed is in a 30 m² female-only shared dormitory. The room has a bunk bed, air conditioning, heating and tiled or marble floors. The bathroom is shared and has a shower and hairdryer, making this a suitable option if you’re looking for a stay in a female dormitory.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Hostel Sorolla Playa
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
15 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bed linen
  • Tea/coffee maker

In this six-bed mixed dormitory, the single bed is in a 15 m² room with air conditioning. It is on the ground floor and has bed linen, a kettle and coffee maker, as well as a socket beside the bed. The bathroom is shared and has a shower and hairdryer.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Hostel Sorolla Playa
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

This single bed is in an eight-bed mixed dormitory and is provided as a bunk bed. The room has air conditioning, heating and tiled or marble floors, as well as a socket near the bed. The shared bathroom has a shower and hairdryer.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Hostel Sorolla Playa
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

This bed is in a mixed shared dormitory with space for eight guests, and is a bunk bed. The room has heating and air conditioning, with tiled or marble flooring. The socket beside the bed adds to the facilities in this room; the bathroom is shared.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Hostel Sorolla Playa
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

This option offers a single bed in a six-bed mixed dormitory, provided as a bunk bed. The room has air conditioning, heating, tiled or marble floors and a socket near the bed. The shared bathroom, with a shower and hairdryer, completes the facilities.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay by the sea: Playa de la Caleta is 50 m away.
  • you’re looking for free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
  • you’re happy to sleep in a shared female or mixed dormitory with bunk beds and air conditioning.
  • you need wheelchair-accessible facilities, including a lowered washbasin and a toilet with grab rails.
  • you want access to a shared kitchen and communal lounge during your stay.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking.
  • you prefer a room with a private bathroom: the bathrooms are shared.
  • you want towels included at no extra cost: they cost 3 EUR per person per stay.
  • you don’t want to leave a damage deposit: 30 EUR is charged before arrival and refunded 7 days after check-out.

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel combines practical facilities for a stay by the sea. It is opposite the beach and has free Wi-Fi throughout the property, as well as air conditioning and non-smoking rooms. Communal areas include a lounge with a TV, lockers and board games or puzzles; concierge service and tourist information are also available. Daily housekeeping and laundry facilities round out the everyday services.

Accessibility features include wheelchair access, a lowered washbasin, a raised toilet and grab rails. The rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower, toilet and hairdryer; the shared kitchen lets you prepare meals. Tiled or marble floors and heating complement the air conditioning. Smoking is prohibited throughout the property, which also has 24-hour security.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Lockers
  • Laundry

General facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Tourist information
  • Laundry
  • Board games / puzzles
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered washbasin
  • Toilet with grab rails

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Shared kitchen
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Hostel Sorolla Playa is on Avenida del Pintor Joaquín Sorolla in Málaga Este, beside the coastal stretch of La Caleta. Playa de la Caleta is 50 m away and Playa de la Malagueta is 750 m away; further east, Playa de los Baños del Carmen is 1.1 km away and Playa de Pedregalejo is 1.5 km away. Chiringuito Picasso is 100 m away and Chiringuito Oasis Playa is 500 m away; Seven Café Málaga is 50 m away.

Castillo de Santa Catalina is 180 m away, and Parque Forestal de El Morlaco is 820 m away. Centro Pompidou Málaga is 1.6 km away, the Alcazaba of Málaga is 1.9 km away and Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal is 2 km away. Plaza de la Merced is also 2 km away, near museums and monuments in the historic centre, where you can combine cultural visits with walks through streets and squares.

Málaga Centro - Alameda is 3 km away and Málaga María Zambrano railway station is 3.5 km away; the bus station is 3.7 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 8 km away. From Málaga Este, you can walk along the coast and visit the maritime neighbourhoods of Pedregalejo and El Palo. Late spring to early autumn is usually more suitable for beach days; the rest of the year, Castillo de Gibralfaro, the Alcazaba and the museums offer urban outings by the Mediterranean.

Playa de la Caleta — A stretch of sand beside the Mediterranean, suitable for a swim or a walk. 50 m
Castle of Santa Catalina — A historic fortification near the coast and the promenades of Málaga Este. 180 m
Playa de la Malagueta — An urban beach in Málaga with a promenade and facilities by the sea. 750 m
Forest Park of El Morlaco — A green area with walking trails among pine trees and Mediterranean vegetation. 820 m
Centro Pompidou Málaga — A modern and contemporary art museum in the port area. 1,6 km
Alcazaba of Málaga — A fortified palace complex with courtyards, gardens and views over the city. 1,9 km

What guests say about Hostel Sorolla Playa

8.4
Very good · 1.962 reviews
Staff
9.1
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8.4
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests particularly value the staff, which receives the highest score among the categories. They also highlight the Wi-Fi connection and comfort, while cleanliness and facilities receive solid ratings. The stay combines well-regarded service with practical accommodation by the coast.

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