Koala Hostel Mercado
Alicante · Valencian Community

Koala Hostel Mercado

Hotel in Alicante, 850 m from Playa del Postiguet, with free WiFi, rooms with shared bathrooms and Mercado Central 180 m away.

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7.6 Score
363 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Area Alicante
Nearby Mercado Central de Alicante · 180 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Koala Hostel Mercado

Koala Hostel Mercado is a hotel in Alicante, 850 m from Playa del Postiguet, with rooms that have shared bathrooms. The accommodation offers free WiFi, air conditioning and a no-smoking policy throughout.

It has Double, Family, Double - 1 or 2 Beds and Economy Double rooms. The Double and Economy rooms have one double bed; the Family room combines a double bed with a sofa bed, and the twin-bed option has two single beds. The rooms accommodate up to two people, and several are 14 m².

Mercado Central de Alicante is 180 m away and Mercado station is 200 m away; Alicante train station is 950 m away. Castillo de San Fernando is 450 m away and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 8 km away. Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is until 12:00. A damage deposit of €50 is requested on arrival and is refundable seven days after check-out, following an inspection of the accommodation.

Koala Hostel Mercado
★ 7.6 · Good · 363 reviews

Plan your stay at Koala Hostel Mercado

Hotel in Alicante, 850 m from Playa del Postiguet, with free WiFi, rooms with shared bathrooms and Mercado Central 180 m away.

Room types

Koala Hostel Mercado offers four room types: Double Room, Family Room, Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds and Economy Double Room. All accommodate a maximum of two guests and have a shared bathroom, so the main difference is the sleeping arrangement. The Double and Economy rooms have one double bed; the Family Room adds a sofa bed, while the Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds has two single beds. The Double, Family and Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds are 14 m². The hotel has air conditioning. You can choose between a double bed, separate beds or a room with a sofa bed, bearing in mind that the bathroom is shared in every room type.

Double Room — Koala Hostel Mercado
Double Room
14 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Towels

The Double Room is 14 m² and accommodates up to two people, with one double bed. It has air conditioning and shares a bathroom with the rest of the hotel. Its layout is suitable for guests who prefer a double bed rather than separate single beds.

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Family Room — Koala Hostel Mercado
Family Room
14 m²

  • 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linen

At 14 m², the Family Room accommodates up to two guests and combines a double bed with a sofa bed. It also has air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Its distinguishing feature is the additional sleeping surface within the room.

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Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Koala Hostel Mercado
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
14 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Towels
  • Bed linen

This 14 m² room accommodates up to two people and has two single beds, a different arrangement from the double bed in the other options. It has air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Separate beds may be practical for two travellers who prefer to sleep separately.

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Economy Double Room — Koala Hostel Mercado
Economy Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests

The Economy Double Room has one double bed and accommodates up to two guests. The bathroom is shared. Its layout lets you sleep in one bed rather than choose separate beds, offering another double-room option at Koala Hostel Mercado.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore central Alicante, with Mercado Central 180 m away.
  • you'd like to walk to Playa del Postiguet, 850 m away.
  • you value having free WiFi throughout the accommodation.
  • you'd like to choose between a double bed, single beds or a room with a sofa bed.
  • you're looking for a hotel with air conditioning and a non-smoking policy.

Maybe not, if...

  • you prefer a private bathroom: all rooms have shared bathrooms.
  • you're arriving by car and want to park at the property: there is no parking.
  • you need a room for more than two guests: the maximum capacity is two people.
  • you need to access your room before 16:00, when check-in begins.

Hotel facilities & services

Koala Hostel Mercado has free WiFi throughout the accommodation, providing internet access during your stay at no extra cost. Air conditioning is among the hotel's amenities and provides climate control in the accommodation areas. The property is non-smoking, a rule that applies throughout. All rooms have a shared bathroom, so there is no private bathroom within each room. The amenities focus on internet access, climate control and shared bathroom facilities, which may help you assess the type of stay before choosing a room for a visit to Alicante lasting several days.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi

General facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Shared bathroom

Location & what to see

Koala Hostel Mercado is on Calle Manuel Antón, in central Alicante. Mercado Central de Alicante is 180 m away, as is the Iglesia de San Antonio de Padua (Franciscanos). Plaza de les Oliveretes is 230 m away and Parque de Santa Teresa is 250 m away. Mirador barrio Santa Cruz, a reference point for continuing towards the historic streets, is 310 m away. The area combines a market, green spaces and religious buildings; you can start your walk at the market and continue towards the old town.

For getting around, Mercado station is 200 m away and Luceros is 560 m away; Alicante train station is 950 m away. Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 8 km away. You can walk from the hotel to Mercado Central and several places in the city centre. There is no parking at the accommodation, so if you arrive by car, you will need to arrange parking elsewhere. Nearby stations offer rail connections for travelling around the city and further afield.

Nearby cultural attractions include Castillo de San Fernando, 450 m away, Castillo de Santa Bárbara, 700 m away, and MACA - Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art, 680 m away. Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Alicante is 900 m away. Playa del Postiguet is 850 m away; you can combine a walk around the city centre with a visit to the coast, especially from late spring to early autumn, when swimming is usually more appealing. Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari, 560 m away, rounds out a tour of some of the city centre's main historic sights.

Mercado Central de Alicante — Central market where you can browse fresh produce stalls and shop for everyday goods. 180 m
Bullfighting Museum — A space dedicated to bullfighting traditions and Alicante's local history. 340 m
Castillo de San Fernando — Fortress on Monte Tossal with views over the city. 450 m
Concatedral de San Nicolás de Bari — Historic old-town church with religious architecture from different periods. 560 m
MACA - Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art — Collection of modern and contemporary art housed in a historic building. 680 m
Castillo de Santa Bárbara — Landmark fortified site overlooking Alicante's urban landscape. 700 m

What guests say about Koala Hostel Mercado

7.6
Good · 363 reviews
Staff
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Facilities
7.6
Value for money
8.0
Free Wi-Fi
7.7

Reviews are particularly positive about the proximity to the city centre; cleanliness and staff service are also highlighted. Comfort and facilities receive more moderate ratings, in keeping with simple accommodation where rooms have shared bathrooms.

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