The Lights Hostel

1.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Private kitchen
Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Calle Torregorda, 3, Málaga, Malaga, 29005
  • Central Market of Atarazanas
    1 min walk
  • Calle Larios
    3 min walk
  • Plaza de la Constitucion
    6 min walk
  • Málaga (AGP)
    29 min drive

Room options

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

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

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

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

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

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Lights Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Port of Malaga
This hostel features a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite.
The Lights Hostel offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. This Málaga hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Lights Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Port of Malaga. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a rooftop terrace.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Calle Larios and 6 minutes by foot from Port of Malaga
As a guest of The Lights Hostel, you'll find a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at The Lights Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Málaga hostel.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more 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

The Lights Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 184 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 4 nights in May 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

ANTON

Business traveller
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

Julio

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Budgetfriendly
The stay was comfortable. The people staying there sometimes didn't clean after themselves after they made number 2. But overall good
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place to be in malaga!
It was very comfortable. Liked the staff and the beds. Showers are good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Runa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel!
This hostel has a great social vibe, great location, friendly staff and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was super!! thank you very much for all your job and comfort staying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel location wasnt seem rightly on online map
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Dr. Hassaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sleeping was difficult with too many people.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely would go again
This is definitely one of the better hostels I've ever stayed at. The service was great and they are very good at getting people actively involved in experiencing the area. They had free tours and cheap drinks and every night they would make dinner on the roof. They were also very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hostel! Amazing staff who provide free dinners and sangria each night. The vibe at the hostel was just what I needed during my stay in malaga. Pub crawl each evening which is a nice way to get to know other travellers
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Happy Vibe!
This place has a great vibe, with friendly and helpful staff, kitchen facilities, common room, chill out area and a roof terrace with barbecue. They offer s continental breakfast for €1.50 and a free small meal on the evening. I gave this hostel a 7 out of 10 instead of a 9 out of 10 for 2 reasons; It was cold in the dormitory and also quite noisy from the traffic outside which caused me to book elsewhere. Maybe it was just my room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019