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A yellow building with a sign reading "SE ALQUILA 6786769". - The Lights Hostel (Málaga)
A narrow alleyway with a wooden floor, a metal railing, and buildings on either side. There is a sign for 'Unicaja' on the left and a colorful structure in the background. - The Lights Hostel (Málaga)
A multi-story building with balconies, each with metal railings and potted plants. - The Lights Hostel (Málaga)
A busy kitchen with people preparing food, a staircase, and a variety of kitchen equipment. - The Lights Hostel (Málaga)
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Located close to Calle Larios and Port of Malaga, The Lights Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 10 people)

A corridor with bunk beds in a hotel room.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 10 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 8 people)

A room with bunk beds, a window with curtains, and a green wall.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 8 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a female dormitory 6 people)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden door, and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a female dormitory 6 people)

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 4 people)

A bunk bed with a headboard, a bedside table, and a drawer.

Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 4 people)

  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 6 people)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden door, and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Private Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 6 people)

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small table with a candle, and a window with a view of the outside.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, The Lights Hostel is in Málaga Centro, a neighborhood in Málaga. Port of Malaga and Benalmadena Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Malagueta Beach and Carihuela Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio La Rosaleda or Cortijo de Torres Municipal Auditorium. Visit our Málaga travel guide
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Calle Torregorda, 3, Málaga, Malaga, 29005

What's nearby

  • A cruise ship docked at a port with a large sailboat nearby, a Ferris wheel in the background, and a modern white structure with a curved roof.
    Soho
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a street with pedestrians, and a parked truck.
    Central Market of Atarazanas
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A decorated street with arches and lights.
    Calle Larios
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A city skyline at dusk with a prominent building with a dome and a large ship docked in the foreground.
    Port of Malaga
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A grand, illuminated cathedral with intricate architecture, including columns, arches, and detailed sculptures.
    Málaga Cathedral
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • La Marina Station
    4 min walk
  • Málaga María Zambrano Station
    14 min walk
  • Malaga Airport (AGP)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Antigua Casa de Guardia
    1 min walk
  • Happy Fish
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Estambul Grill
    2 min walk
  • Santa Coffee Soho
    2 min walk
  • Casa Aranda
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lights Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Lights Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Lights Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Lights Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Lights Hostel located?

Located in Málaga Centro, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Central Market of Atarazanas and Calle Larios. Port of Malaga and Málaga Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. La Marina Station is only a 4-minute walk and Guadalmedina Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lights Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooftop where people meet and chill in the evenings. Family dinners for 7 euros only and free sangria too. Beach volleyball everyday at the beach!! Very fancy looking renovated washrooms and I met a lot of fun people there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I recommend

Super well situated, clean hostel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and crowds of all ages. However despite the quite hours starting from 10pm some guest couldn’t read the sign and thought it was nice to open and snack on bag of chips till 1 in the morning. Add in all the curtain swipe and zippers and you’ll know. €5 for dinner was a bargain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice in my opinion. However the Breakfast and Dinner could be cheaper, or the portions larger. Expecting 5 Euros for a tiny bowl of couscous was wild tbh. But thats the only problem I had with the hostel. Everyone was kind, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable enough. And the most important part - A/C worked in the room. Thanks for the nice experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended hostal Everything is perfect Deserves 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

The area is good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Got 5 bug bites, no shower amenities,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable stay. Easy walk to town centre. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful in pointing you to local attractions. The continental breakfast is reasonable for 2 EUR and coffee is complimentary. The screens on the beds aren't perfect, but they work as well as can be expected. It was busy, but quiet at night while I was here. Overall, a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

You are on your own here.

Have stayed here over the years without any problems, but this time around not so good. Clothes and shoes stolen by another traveler who left early in the morning without checking out. Although they knew who it was they didn’t want to get involved themselves but suggested I deal with it myself with the tourist police. So I’m guessing that their good name as a hostel means nothing to them. P.s. while I was out buying replacements. The hostel cleaners helped themselves to my food and drinks(3) they left(2). When your guests are robbed in your premises it’s your business.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En plein centre !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En Centre ville, commerces et restaurants à proximité , métro tout proche !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lage okay, aber nicht zu empfehlen.

Ich war in einem 8 Bettzimmer, für 1 Woche. Meine Matratze hatte sich bereits an der Oberflächlich zersetzt; dies habe ich am letzten Tag bemerkt, da der Überzug sich gelöst hat. Meine Bettdecke die nicht bezogen war hat nach Urin gestunken weshalb ich nur mit dem Überzug geschlafen habe.(Dies war besonders in der Nacht sehr kalt). Habe die Decke austauschen lassen, allerdings hat es nicht geholfen!Das Kopfkissen war steinhart. Die Vorhänge sind total abgenutzt und riechen fürchterlich. Das Zimmer an sich hat unerträglich gestunken. Mir ist mehrfach aufgefallen; das Reinigungspersonal hat grob gesäubert, den Mülleimer entleert und neue Betten bestückt allerdings wurden nie die Bettdecken ausgetauscht, zudem blieb die Tür nach fast jeder Reinigung die Zimmertür offen; sodass jeder Zutritt ins Zimmer hatte!!! Das Personal das dort tätig ist; besonders weibliche Mitarbeiterinnen sind eher unfreundlich; war mir sehr unangenehm in der Küche nicht zurück gegrüßt zu werden und beim Essen in der Küche beobachtet zu werden! Ich hatte meine eigenen Handtücher +Schloss dabei. In den duschen gab es außer Seife nichts. Die Lage ist gut; allerdings ist der Preis ungerechtfertigt. Würde nicht nochmal dort übernachten.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Comuna

Es la primera vez que hago noche en un hostel. No está mal si lo único que quieres es estar tumbado en una cama mala y con gente roncando
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
camera con bagno, nuova, sita nello stabile laterale. Piccola ma ben strutturata. Posizione ottima. Dotata anche di bollitore per caffè
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rigtig godt til prisen!

Godt hostel med tagterasse i det centrale Málaga til prisen - venligt personale 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atentos, me gustó que esta bien ubicado
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sono stata 4 notti in questo hostello, condividevo la camera da 4.. il letto non comodissimo ma ognuno aveva i suoi spazi. Bagno in comune con differenti docce.. mi sono trovata bene!! L'area comune aveva divani dove rilassarti e la cucina era attrezzata di tutto.. alle 20 tutte le sere c'era la sangria gratis e alle 21 la cena, al costo di 5€ che cambiava ogni sera! All ultimo piano c'era questo bar con vista e musica.. hai una carta. Elettronica x uscire ed entrare, ed è situato proprio davanti il mercato centrale!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
De las 3 personas que me atendieron en el área de reserva, sólo un chico, el más joven, fue súper amable. Los demás pésimo trato. No sé si volverían alojarme!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Per poche notti...

Concordo con molte altre recensioni che è fattibile x poche notti.... Stanza solo donne troppo piccola per 6 persone... Sotto i letti a castello i cassonetti x valigia un po' vecchiotti e molto scomodi... Ma la pecca più grande (a mio parere) la non possibilità di gestire in autonomia l'aria condizionata!!!!! Bisogna sempre chiedere in reception di accendere o spegnere.. Alzare o abbassare... X il resto camera al primo piano x cui un po' di rumore dalla strada si sente Nel complesso ribadisco x qualche notte è ok guardando il prezzo davvero accessibile
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ganska central. Bra hostel som jag kan rekommendera till någon. Den enda felet var på duschen med temperaturer av vatten annars funkar bra.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel super ! Les repas tellement peu cher ! Bien situe. Propre. Tout de meme confortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super!!!!

Fantastique comme d’habitude. Personnel super sympa et à l’écoute, propositions, repas du soir pour 3 euros super bons… petits déjeuners disponibles pour 2€. Parfait ! C’est pour cela que je reviens depuis qq années plusieurs fois par an! Seul hic: les plages pas à côté mais le port et vieille ville super sympa et des opportunités d’achats et alimentaires : énorme marché, juste en face, magasin bio à 2 mn, 2nd Hand à 2mn…
2 des bénévoles nous servant les apéritifs (1verre de sangria gratuit)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in Malaga

The staff at The Lights go out of their way to be helpful and friendly. They cook a delicious 3 Euro meal every evening to enjoy on the rooftop. Great place to meet people! It is a bit loud between the noise from the street and other guests but that is to be expected being near the city center and it is a bit of a party hostel, but not too crazy as the rooftop closes at 11pm. Would def stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022