The Market Hostel
Alicante · Valencian Community

The Market Hostel

Hostel in Alicante with mixed dormitories and private rooms, a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and Playa del Postiguet about a ten-minute walk away.

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8.7 Score
1.776 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Alicante
Nearby Alicante Central Market · 190 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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The Market Hostel

The Market Hostel is a hostel in Alicante, 650 m from Playa del Postiguet, with a shared kitchen and air-conditioned rooms. It offers a mix of mixed dormitories and private rooms, including a double room with its own bathroom and another with a shared bathroom. Rooms have bed linen; depending on the category, you’ll find single beds or bunk beds, and all the rooms described have air conditioning.

The shared kitchen lets you prepare meals, while the communal lounge offers a place to relax between visits. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, along with lockers, luggage storage and a games room. The hostel is non-smoking and has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. It is in an urban area within walking distance of Mercado Central, MACA and the Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas. Alicante train station is 1.1 km away, and Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 8 km away. There is no parking.

The Market Hostel
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 1.776 reviews

Plan your stay at The Market Hostel

Hostel in Alicante with mixed dormitories and private rooms, a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi and Playa del Postiguet about a ten-minute walk away.

Room types

The Market Hostel offers two types of private rooms and beds in mixed dormitories, all with air conditioning and bed linen. The 15 m² double room has a private bathroom and two single beds; the Standard room, also 15 m², has a shared bathroom. They are options for guests who prefer a room of their own, with different levels of bathroom privacy.

For a dormitory stay, there are mixed options with four, ten and twelve beds. They measure 12, 25 and 29 m² respectively, and each booking is for one bunk bed. This range lets you choose between a smaller shared space and rooms with more capacity. The rooms are on the ground floor and have heating; some include a bedside power socket and a clothes rack. Bed linen is available in all categories.

Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds — The Market Hostel
Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer

At 15 m², this room has a private bathroom, setting it apart from the options with a shared bathroom and the mixed dormitories. It has air conditioning, heating and a shower, as well as a hairdryer. It is on the ground floor and has two single beds, a practical layout if you want to share a room without sharing a bed.

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Standard Room with Shared Bathroom - 2 Beds — The Market Hostel
Standard Room with Shared Bathroom - 2 Beds
15 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating

This 15 m² room offers a private space but has a shared bathroom, unlike the Double Room with Private Bathroom. It has air conditioning and heating, as well as bed linen. It is on the ground floor, and the bedside power socket makes it easy to charge your devices during your stay.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — The Market Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
12 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Bed linen

The four-bed option is the smallest mixed dormitory: it measures 12 m² and has a bunk bed. Compared with the 10- and 12-bed dormitories, it accommodates fewer guests in the same space. It has air conditioning, heating and bed linen.

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — The Market Hostel
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
25 m²

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

At 25 m² with ten beds, this mixed dormitory offers more space than the four-bed option, while having less capacity than the 12-bed room. The booking is for one bunk bed. Air conditioning, heating and a clothes rack complete the facilities listed for this category.

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Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — The Market Hostel
Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
29 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Power socket near the bed

This bed in a 12-bed mixed dormitory is in the largest shared room, measuring 29 m². It has more space and capacity than the four- and ten-bed options, making it the largest format. It includes air conditioning, heating and a bedside power socket.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore Alicante and walk to Playa del Postiguet, 650 m away
  • you prefer to cook during your stay: there’s a shared kitchen
  • you’re travelling alone and are happy to book a bed in a mixed dormitory
  • you’re looking for a private room with air conditioning and the option of a private bathroom
  • you need facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility

Maybe not, if...

  • you’re arriving by car and need parking at the property: there is no parking
  • your group has more than four people, as bookings for larger groups are not accepted
  • you want to hold a stag or hen party, another party or a conference at the accommodation
  • you expect to arrive between 22:00 and 01:30 and don’t want to pay the EUR 5 surcharge

Hotel facilities & services

The hostel brings together services for independent stays and shared spaces. There is free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, as well as a shared kitchen for preparing meals. The communal lounge has a TV area, and the games room offers another way to spend time indoors. Lockers and luggage storage are also available.

To help you plan visits, the hostel offers tourist information and walking or cycling tours. Practical amenities include a drinks vending machine, board games and puzzles. The accommodation has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility, including a lower washbasin, a raised toilet and grab rails. Rooms have bed linen, a shower, a hairdryer and bedside power sockets. The property is non-smoking and has soundproofed rooms.

Great for your stay

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Games room

General facilities

  • Cycling tours
  • Walking tours
  • Games room
  • TV area / shared lounge
  • Lockers
  • Drinks vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Board games / puzzles
  • CCTV in communal areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Wheelchair accessible

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Power socket near the bed

Location & what to see

The Market Hostel is on Calle Díaz Moreu, in an urban area of Alicante, close to Mercado Central, 190 m away. The surrounding area has shopping streets, green spaces and places associated with the old town: Mirador barrio Santa Cruz is 130 m away and Ermita de Santa Cruz is 150 m away. You can also walk to Parque de la Tuna, 150 m away, or Palacio del Portalet, 300 m away. The Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari is 390 m away.

Playa del Postiguet is 650 m away, about a ten-minute walk. If you’re looking for other beaches, Playa de San Gabriel is 3 km away and Playa de la Albufereta is 3.6 km away. Mercado station is 50 m away and Alicante train station is 1.1 km away. Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 8 km away. There is no parking at the property, so if you’re travelling by car, you’ll need to find another option in the city.

For a cultural visit, MACA – Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art is 490 m away and the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Alicante is 850 m away. Santa Bárbara Castle, 550 m away, lets you combine history with views over the city; San Fernando Castle and the Basilica of Saint Mary are also nearby. In June, the Bonfires of Saint John fill Alicante with celebrations. From late spring to early autumn, the beach and seafront walks offer an outdoor activity; the rest of the year, the historic centre and its museums give you plenty of ways to explore the city.

Alicante Central Market — Urban market with stalls selling fresh produce and local specialities. 190 m
Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari — Historic church in Alicante with a striking façade and blue dome. 390 m
Santa Bárbara Castle — Fortress on Mount Benacantil with views over the city and the sea. 550 m
MACA - Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art — Collection of modern and contemporary art in a historic building. 490 m
Playa del Postiguet — Urban beach next to the centre, within walking distance of the hostel. 650 m
Alicante train station — The city’s main railway station, with train connections. 1,1 km

What guests say about The Market Hostel

8.7
Fabulous · 1.776 reviews
Staff
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Free Wi-Fi
8.9

Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the proximity to Alicante’s main sights. Cleanliness, comfort and value for money also receive good reviews. The facilities and Wi-Fi add to the generally positive impression of those who stay here.

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