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Hostel in Málaga with shared dormitories, balconies with city views and a rooftop terrace, within easy reach of museums, stations and the beach.
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The Lights Hostel is a hostel in central Málaga, 300 m from Calle Larios, with a rooftop terrace and balconies overlooking the city. Its beds are in mixed shared dormitories with four, six, eight or ten beds, as well as a six-bed female dormitory. All categories include air conditioning; most have a balcony and city views, and one of the four-bed options has a private bathroom.
Shared bathrooms and showers are on every floor. Between visits, you can use the shared kitchen, communal lounge and snack bar, as well as free WiFi and the 24-hour reception. Bed linen and towels are included and can be changed on request. It is an option for solo travellers who prefer a bed in a shared dormitory, with communal areas where you can relax. Mercado de Atarazanas is 50 m away, the cathedral is about 400 m away and La Malagueta beach is 1 km away.
The Lights Hostel offers beds in shared dormitories of different sizes, from four-bed rooms to options with six, eight or ten beds. There are mixed dormitories and a six-bed female option. Each bed is for one person and comes as a single bed or bunk bed, depending on the category; dormitories range from 9 to 34 m².
The rooms have air conditioning and feature a balcony, terrace and city views. The ten-bed mixed dormitory is the largest, while the two four-bed categories each cover 9 m²; one has a private bathroom. In the other shared dormitories, showers and toilets are on every floor. Bed linen is included and can be changed on request, a useful detail when you are travelling with few belongings.
This bed is in an eight-bed mixed dormitory with 25 m² of shared space. It has a balcony, terrace and city views, as well as air conditioning. It is a single bed in a mid-sized shared dormitory at the hostel.
With 16 m² and six mixed beds, this category is more compact than the eight-bed dormitory. The single bed is part of a shared space with a balcony, terrace and city views. Air conditioning is also provided, while showers and toilets are on the floor.
This single bed is in the 16 m² six-bed female dormitory. It has the same dimensions as the six-bed mixed option, but is for women only. The space also features a balcony, terrace, city views and air conditioning.
The four-bed mixed dormitory offers a bunk bed and covers 9 m², making it the smallest of the shared categories. It has a balcony, terrace, city views and air conditioning. The bathrooms and showers for this option are shared and located on the floor.
At 34 m², this bed is in the largest mixed dormitory at The Lights Hostel, with ten single beds. The balcony and terrace complement the city views, and the room has air conditioning. This is the shared category with the highest capacity.
This four-bed option covers 9 m² and differs from the other category of the same size by having a private bathroom. The bed is in a bunk bed in a mixed dormitory with a balcony, terrace, air conditioning and city views.
The hostel combines spaces to relax with activities for anyone who wants to explore Málaga on foot. The terrace and solarium have outdoor furniture, and the shared lounge has a TV area. There are also board games, lockers and luggage storage. WiFi is free, and air conditioning is among the available amenities.
The reception is open 24 hours a day and housekeeping is provided daily. You can hire bicycles, join walking tours or choose activities such as movie nights, happy hour and evening entertainment. There is also a barbecue area, a small supermarket at the property and a drinks vending machine. The building has a lift and facilities for guests with reduced mobility, as well as family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
The Lights Hostel is at Torregorda, 3, in Málaga Centro, 50 m from Mercado de Atarazanas. Calle Larios is 300 m away and Plaza de la Constitución is 350 m away, in an urban area with shops, cafés and historic buildings. The cathedral is about 400 m away and Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga is 410 m away. You can walk along several of these streets and squares before heading towards the harbour promenade.
For public transport, Málaga Centro - Alameda is 350 m away and Málaga - María Zambrano railway station is 1.0 km away. Málaga bus station is 1.1 km away and Málaga Maritime Station is 490 m away. Málaga Airport is 6 km away. Playa de La Malagueta is 1 km away; Playa de San Andrés is 1.6 km away and Playa de La Caleta is 1.9 km away.
Nearby attractions include Museo Picasso, 650 m away, Parque de Málaga, also 650 m away, and Alcazaba de Málaga, 800 m away. Museo de Málaga is 650 m away and Centre Pompidou is 1 km away. In the warmer months, you can combine visits to museums and walks around the centre with time by the sea. If your trip coincides with Semana Santa or Feria de Málaga, both celebrations bring extra activity to the city's streets.
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Guests especially value the staff, the highest-rated category. WiFi and the central location, which makes it easy to visit Málaga, also receive good ratings. Cleanliness, facilities and value for money score well, while comfort is rated slightly lower than the other aspects.
Rates at The Lights Hostel vary depending on the season, dormitory type and dates of your stay. To see the current price for your trip, check the latest rate here.
The Lights Hostel is 6 km from Málaga Airport. Málaga Centro - Alameda is 350 m away and Málaga - María Zambrano railway station is 1.0 km away; the bus station is 1.1 km away. Málaga Maritime Station is 490 m away. You can reach the hostel by public transport, but there is no parking at the property.
The Lights Hostel is 50 m from Mercado de Atarazanas and 300 m from Calle Larios. Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga is 410 m away; Museo Picasso and Parque de Málaga are 650 m away. Alcazaba de Málaga is 800 m away and Playa de La Malagueta is 1 km away. These distances make it easy to combine walks around the centre, cultural visits and time by the sea.
The Lights Hostel offers beds in mixed dormitories with four, six, eight or ten beds, as well as a six-bed female option. The categories include a balcony, terrace, city views and air conditioning. One of the four-bed mixed options has a private bathroom; the others have shared showers and toilets on every floor.
The Lights Hostel accepts guests under 18 only in a private room and if they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Beds advertised in shared dormitories do not meet the private-room requirement for minors.
The Lights Hostel allows a maximum stay of seven days. Reservations exceeding this limit are not accepted and are cancelled, so your visit must be no longer than seven days.
The Lights Hostel requires a deposit for the room key, which is returned at check-out. Your card is also pre-authorised before arrival for an amount equivalent to the first night's stay. You must present photo identification and a credit card to check in.
