Hostel in Centro de Málaga with a terrace, bar and shared lounge, near the Picasso Museum; it offers shared dormitories, double rooms and free Wi-Fi.
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The Urban Jungle Hostel is a hostel in Málaga, 50 m from the Picasso Museum, at an address surrounded by cultural venues in the historic centre. It combines beds in mixed and female shared dormitories with double rooms and a budget option, making it suitable both for solo travellers and for those looking for a private stay for two. Rooms have air conditioning and soundproofing, and some include a balcony and city views. Double rooms with access to an external private bathroom are also available.
The communal areas include free Wi-Fi, a bar, a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and a terrace. Reception is open 24 hours a day, with staff speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian, and the hostel offers bicycle rental and activities such as walking and cycling tours. The Roman Theatre is 200 m away, the Alcazaba is 300 m away and La Malagueta Beach is 950 m away. This makes it easy to combine visits to the city centre with time by the sea.
The Urban Jungle Hostel offers beds in mixed and female shared dormitories, as well as double rooms. Options include a four-bed female dormitory, several eight-bed mixed dormitories and double rooms for two people. The rooms listed range in size from 9 to 27 m²; the double rooms in this selection measure 9, 11 or 22 m².
Air conditioning and soundproofing are available in several room types. Some dormitories have a balcony and city views; certain double rooms are on the rooftop, next to the shared kitchen, and have access to an external private bathroom. One of them also has a seating area. Bunk beds are provided in the shared options, while the double rooms offer a separate sleeping arrangement. The 9 m² budget option is the most compact of the double rooms listed.
At 22 m², this bed in an eight-bed shared mixed dormitory comes with city views. Air conditioning and soundproofing are among its standout features. It is an individual bed in a shared room, not a private room.
This 22 m² double room is on the rooftop and overlooks the shared lounge. It is next to the shared kitchen and has access to an external private bathroom. The seating area and soundproofing set it apart from the hostel’s shared options.
This bed is in an eight-bed mixed dormitory measuring 25 m², three square metres larger than the 22 m² shared option. It has a balcony with city views, as well as air conditioning and soundproofing. Its private outdoor space sets this option apart.
At 27 m², this eight-bed mixed dormitory is larger than the other shared option with a balcony. The individual bed has access to a balcony with city views; air conditioning and soundproofing complete its distinguishing features.
This individual bed is in a four-bed female dormitory measuring 17 m². It offers city views, air conditioning and soundproofing. Its smaller capacity sets it apart from the eight-bed shared dormitories; interconnecting rooms are also available with this option.
This eight-bed female dormitory measures 22 m² and accommodates one person with this option. It offers air conditioning and soundproofing, as well as city views. Compared with the four-bed female dormitory, it has a larger capacity while retaining a shared-room setup.
At 9 m², this Economy Double Room is the most compact of the double rooms listed here. It has air conditioning, soundproofing and city views, and accommodates two people. Its size sets it apart from the 11 m² and 22 m² double room options.
This 11 m² double room is on the rooftop, next to the shared kitchen, and overlooks the communal lounge. It has access to an external private bathroom and includes air conditioning. Its size falls between the Economy Double Room and the Superior Double Room.
The terrace, solarium and picnic area let you relax outdoors or spend time in the shared TV lounge. Inside, the bar offers a place to have a drink, while free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
You can explore the city by renting a bicycle or joining a cycling or walking tour; activities also include live music, movie nights and a pub crawl. The 24-hour reception, lockers and luggage storage make it easier to organise your stay. There is also a shared kitchen, non-smoking rooms and accessibility features such as a raised toilet, grab rails and a lower washbasin. Air conditioning is among the general amenities.
The Urban Jungle Hostel is at Calle Niño de Guevara 8, in Centro de Málaga, within the historic centre. The immediate area is dotted with museums, squares and historic buildings: the Picasso Museum is 50 m away, as is Palacio de Buenavista; Santa Ana Church is 100 m away and Plaza de la Merced is 150 m away. The Roman Theatre is 200 m away, while Málaga Cathedral is 250 m away. These sights make it easy to plan cultural visits on foot around the city centre.
For longer journeys, Málaga Centro - Alameda is 1 km away; Málaga - María Zambrano train station is 1.6 km away and Málaga bus station is 1.7 km away. El Perchel metro station is 1.6 km away. Málaga Airport is 7 km away and Málaga Maritime Station is 690 m away. La Malagueta Beach is 950 m away; La Caleta Beach is 1.5 km away and San Andrés Beach is 2.2 km away.
In the historic centre, you can add the Alcazaba, 300 m away, the Carmen Thyssen Museum, 350 m away, and the Museum of Glass and Crystal, 400 m away, to your itinerary. Málaga Park is 400 m away and the Pompidou Centre is 650 m away. To combine culture and the coast, the nearest beach is La Malagueta; in the warmer months, the walk to the shore adds a seaside outing to your tour of the city centre’s museums and monuments. You can also visit Gibralfaro Castle, 680 m away, or the Jorge Rando Museum, 650 m away.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, whose service receives an outstanding rating, and rate the cleanliness and facilities very highly. Comfort, Wi-Fi and value for money also receive good reviews.
Rates at The Urban Jungle Hostel vary depending on the season, room and dates selected. To see the latest price for your stay, you can check the rates available through booking channels.
The Urban Jungle Hostel is at Calle Niño de Guevara 8, in Centro de Málaga. Málaga Airport is 7 km away; the drive takes around 15 minutes, depending on traffic. Málaga Centro - Alameda is 1 km away and Málaga - María Zambrano train station is 1.6 km away; the bus station is 1.7 km away. There is no parking at the property.
The Urban Jungle Hostel is in Centro de Málaga, with the Picasso Museum 50 m away and Plaza de la Merced 150 m away. The Roman Theatre is 200 m away, Málaga Cathedral is 250 m away and the Alcazaba is 300 m away. For the coast, La Malagueta Beach is 950 m away; La Caleta Beach is 1.5 km away.
The Urban Jungle Hostel offers beds in mixed and female dormitories, as well as double rooms for two people. There are four- and eight-bed dormitories and double rooms measuring 9, 11 and 22 m². Some double rooms are next to the shared kitchen and have access to an external private bathroom.
Yes, The Urban Jungle Hostel allows pets on request and supplements may apply. You must request permission for your stay; the supplement may vary according to the conditions applicable to the booking.
The Urban Jungle Hostel has facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility, such as a raised toilet, grab rails and a lower washbasin. However, some upper floors are accessible only by stairs, so access may vary depending on the room assigned.
Bookings of five or more rooms and bookings for five or more people may be subject to different conditions and additional supplements. The Urban Jungle Hostel also does not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties or similar celebrations.