Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel
Málaga · Andalusia

Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel

Hostel in Málaga City Centre, with a rooftop terrace, a ground-floor restaurant and museums and monuments a few minutes’ walk away.

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7.5 Score
2.257 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Málaga
Nearby Picasso Birthplace Museum · 70 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel

Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel is a hostel in Málaga City Centre, 100 metres from Picasso’s birthplace and with a furnished rooftop terrace. It offers private rooms and a female-only shared option, with air conditioning and a private bathroom; it’s practical if you want to explore the city centre’s museums, squares and monuments on foot. The terrace provides an outdoor space within the accommodation, while the ground-floor bar-restaurant lets you eat without leaving the building.

The rooms have a shower, toiletries and towels, and several categories include soundproofing; some have a patio or terrace, and there is a quadruple option with a private bathroom outside the bedroom. The hostel also offers free luggage storage, a free-to-use safe and city maps. Wi-Fi is free in the communal areas. Plaza de la Merced, the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle are less than a five-minute walk away, and the surrounding area has bars, shops and museums.

Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel
★ 7.5 · Good · 2.257 reviews

Plan your stay at Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel

Hostel in Málaga City Centre, with a rooftop terrace, a ground-floor restaurant and museums and monuments a few minutes’ walk away.

Room types

The hostel has four room types: a 12 m² double room with a double bed; another 12 m² double room with a terrace and two single beds; a 12 m² quadruple room with two single beds and one double bed; and a bed in a 10-bed female shared dormitory in a 40 m² space. The quadruple room has a private bathroom outside the room, a useful detail to know when considering the layout.

Air conditioning and soundproofing are listed for all four options, and the rooms have private bathrooms according to their specifications. The room with a terrace adds an outdoor space, while the double and quadruple options offer different layouts for couples, small groups or families. Bed linen is provided; the upper floors are accessible only by stairs. The range lets you choose between a private room and a shared stay, depending on your trip.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
12 m²

  • 1 double bed or 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofing

At 12 m² with a private bathroom, this double room accommodates two people with the double-bed configuration listed for this category. Air conditioning and soundproofing complete the facilities; it also has a shower, hairdryer, tiled floor and heating. Unlike the option with a terrace, it does not have a patio.

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Double Room with Terrace - 1 or 2 Beds — Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel
Double Room with Terrace - 1 or 2 Beds
12 m²

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Patio
  • Air conditioning

This room is also 12 m² and has air conditioning, but it stands out for its patio, which adds an outdoor space to the double room. The bathroom is private and soundproofing is included; the listed configuration is two single beds, unlike the double bed in the other category.

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Quadruple Room with External Bathroom — Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel
Quadruple Room with External Bathroom
12 m²

  • 2 single beds and 1 double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • External private bathroom
  • Air conditioning

At 12 m², this option accommodates up to four people with two single beds and one double bed. Its distinguishing feature is the private bathroom outside the room; it also has air conditioning and soundproofing, with a layout that differs from the double rooms and shared dormitory.

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Bed in 10-Bed Female Shared Dormitory — Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel
Bed in 10-Bed Female Shared Dormitory
40 m²

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofing

This option offers one bed in a 10-bed female shared dormitory, with a floor area of 40 m². It has air conditioning, soundproofing and a private bathroom according to the room’s specifications. Unlike the private options, it lets you stay in a shared dormitory.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore museums and monuments in the city centre: Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal is 70 m away and Málaga Alcazaba is 380 m away
  • you’d like an outdoor space at your accommodation: there is a furnished rooftop terrace
  • you need free internet access in the communal areas: Wi-Fi is available in these spaces
  • you’d like dining options in the building: there is a bar-restaurant on the ground floor, as well as a bar and snack bar
  • you’re travelling with a pet and book the room with a terrace: pets are allowed on request for an additional €25 per night

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking at the accommodation: nearby parking is public and costs €23 per day
  • you want to use Wi-Fi in your room: free internet access is available in the communal areas
  • you can’t use stairs: the upper floors are accessible only by stairs
  • you’re travelling with a pet but need a different room type: pets are allowed only in the room with a terrace, not in the others

Hotel facilities & services

The outdoor spaces include a furnished rooftop terrace, a solarium and a picnic area. There is a snack bar, a bar and a restaurant on the ground floor. If you arrive with luggage, there is luggage storage; a safe and tourist information are also available, along with free city maps.

Wi-Fi is free in the communal areas. Public parking is available nearby, does not require a reservation and costs €23 per day. Pets are allowed on request in the room with a terrace, for an additional €25 per night; they are not allowed in the other rooms. General facilities include air conditioning, heating and soundproofing. There are non-smoking rooms and a smoking area, and the upper floors are accessible only by stairs.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Tourist information
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace / solarium
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Safe
  • Smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible only by stairs

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen

Location & what to see

Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel is at San Juan de Letrán, 9, in Málaga City Centre, 100 m from Plaza de la Merced. Fundación Picasso Museo Casa Natal is 70 m away and Mercado de la Merced is 80 m away; Museo Picasso Málaga is 290 m away. The surrounding area has streets in the historic centre, bars, restaurants and shops. Málaga Alcazaba, 380 m away, and the Roman Theatre, 250 m away, let you link two of the city’s notable landmarks on a walk.

Málaga Airport is 7 km away. For rail connections, Málaga Centro - Alameda is 1.2 km away and Málaga - María Zambrano Railway Station is 1.8 km away; Muelle Heredia Station is 950 m away. El Perchel metro station is 1.8 km away, and Málaga Maritime Station is 880 m away. Train, bus, metro and maritime connections offer different ways to get around the city and continue your journey.

You can start a cultural itinerary at Picasso’s birthplace and continue to Museo Picasso Málaga, the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre; Málaga Museum is 450 m away and Carmen Thyssen Museum is 500 m away. To get closer to the sea, La Malagueta Beach is 1 km away and La Caleta Beach is 1.4 km away. In the warmer months, you can combine city visits with time by the Mediterranean at either beach. If you’re travelling during Holy Week or the Málaga Fair, the city centre also puts you in a setting connected to local celebrations; outside those dates, the squares, museums and walks through Málaga Park, 550 m away, round out your visit.

Picasso Birthplace Museum — The birthplace of the Málaga-born artist, with exhibitions about his life and work. 70 m
Plaza de la Merced — A central square associated with Picasso, surrounded by terraces and historic buildings. 100 m
Picasso Museum Málaga — A collection dedicated to the artist in a Renaissance palace in the historic centre. 290 m
Málaga Alcazaba — An Andalusi palace-fortress with walls, courtyards and views over the city. 380 m
Playa de La Malagueta — A long urban beach for walks by the Mediterranean and relaxing in the sun. 1 km
Málaga - María Zambrano Railway Station — The city’s main railway station, with long-distance connections. 1,8 km

What guests say about Picnic Dreams Boutique Hostel

7.5
Good · 2.257 reviews
Staff
8.6
Comfort
7.6
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Facilities
7.3
Value for money
7.6
Free Wi-Fi
7.8

The proximity to museums and monuments stands out, along with the staff’s service. Cleanliness, comfort and value for money receive more moderate ratings, while the facilities get the lowest score among the categories; the wireless connection receives an average rating.

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