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The Lights Hostel

1.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 6-minute walk to Port of Malaga

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Restaurant
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Restaurant
The Lights Hostel, steps from the Port of Málaga, offers a lively social scene with a popular rooftop terrace and bar. Guests enjoy reliable in-room WiFi, bike rentals, multilingual staff for tour help, and a secure front-desk safe for peace of mind.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

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Calle Torregorda, 3, Málaga, Malaga, 29005

What's nearby

  • Soho - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Port of Malaga - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Málaga Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Malagueta Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Casa Aranda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Concept 30 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Next Level Specialty Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vinoteca Bouquet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lights Hostel

Hostel near Port of Malaga
Close to Calle Larios and Málaga Cathedral, The Lights Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike rentals, a vending machine, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • A front-desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lights Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers

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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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

More

  • 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

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

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

Property is also known as

Lights Out Hostel Malaga
Lights Out Hostel
Lights Out Malaga
Lights Out Hostel Malaga Spain - Costa Del Sol
Lights Hostel Malaga
Lights Hostel
Lights Out Hostel
The Lights Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Lights Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Málaga
The Lights Hostel Málaga
The Lights Hostel Málaga
The Lights Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Lights Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Málaga

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lights Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lights Hostel?

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.

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The Lights Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 199 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANTON

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

6/10 Okay

Junitha

The area is good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesús D.

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

8/10 Good

PRIMA

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

10/10 Excellent

Esben

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

8/10 Good

Utku

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela Soriano

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

2/10 Terrible

Dan

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

8/10 Good

Xaviera

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

I recommend

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

8/10 Good

Martina

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Xavier

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

8/10 Good

Marie-Pier

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

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

4/10 Poor

Olivier

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
L'emplacement, la vie sociale et le personnel sont au top. Mais la propreté et la chambre sont extrêmement décevantes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre super mais salle de bain aurait nécessité un ventilateur. J'ai appris la veille de mon départ qu'il y a une salle de bain commune sur l'étage... pratique pour la douche ( chambre de filles ;)) et les envies pressantes. Cuisine comportant TOUT ce qu'il faut pour cuisiner. Marché juste en face, épicerie et resto pour déjeuner à 2 min de marche
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sängen var inte ren. Lite osäker plats. Annars trevlig och hjälpsam personal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Top hostel for Malaga

Friendly hostel with interesting leople, central location and amazing staff. Kitchen in good shape and nice terrace
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Moyen

Pas nickel… mégot de cigarette roulée dans l’oreiller… le dortoir pas nickel. Ça sentait mauvais malgré la fenêtre fermée
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

MIGUEL ANGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Algo incómodo el servicio compartido, pero por lo demás muy bien
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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