The Lights Hostel

Malaga · Spain

The Lights Hostel

HostelPunk Score
64% MEH
High confidence 787 reviews
3rd best in Malaga
No bed bug reports in 787 analyzed reviews
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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌆 Rooftop ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (36)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Elevator Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Towels For Hire Security Lockers Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Fire Extinguishers Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Lounge Room Hot Showers Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free City Tour Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Flexible NRR

Prices

Dorms $38 / night
Privates $219 / night

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Worst reviews

Canada MALE May 10, 2026 2.0/10

Jamais pu

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Belgium ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Mar 7, 2026 2.0/10

Bof Lit superposés vétuste Trop cher Hostel sur plusieurs étage Espace détente trop petit 7 personnes et c'est rempli Top Plein centre Ascenseur Proprose des repas le soir

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Spain MALE Dec 26, 2025 2.0/10

Atención..... Dicen que la cocina la cierran a las 12 de la noche y eso es mentira, a las 11 de la noche yo la tuve cerrada por no se que limpieza y fuy a hacerme algo de comer a la 11: 30 de la noche y de manera continua 3 personajes no dejaban de acosarme hasta que me fui, no lo recomiendo, argentinos muy subidos de tono, rellene hojas de reclamaciones y me devolvieron el dinero a los 2 días, no lo aconsejo para nada ese Hostel, mala vibra, mal rollo....!!! 👎

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France MALE 25-30 Aug 7, 2025 2.0/10

Auberge moyenne, l’emplacement est bon mais la propreté est faible. La climatisation dans la chambre est nulle. Je n’ai dormi que 3 heures la première nuit tellement il faisait chaud. Les employés n’ont trouvé comme solution qu’un ventilateur peu efficace. La salle de bain est salle, les espaces communs aussi. Cette auberge est beaucoup trop chère que ce qu’elle devrait. Elle a été la pire de tout mon voyage.

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Colombia FEMALE 18-24 Jul 21, 2025 2.0/10

Las sábanas tenían pelos, el sitio no era el más limpio, olía a humedad, el personal fue grosero cuando nos pasamos cinco minutos del check out, el cuarto se ve diferente a las fotos. La verdad una mala experiencia. Seguro por ese precio consigues mejores cosas. Las maletas te las ponen en una bodega sin clave donde cualquiera puede poner sus cosas

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South Africa FEMALE 18-24 Jul 19, 2025 2.0/10

Curtains for bed didn’t close properly, I was in a room full of men as the only female and drunk men would come in a stare at me. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Would not recommend this place at all. The staff though was very friendly and the location is great. If you get the private room, the bathroom is so nice, treating the people with less money with much worse facilities.

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Saudi Arabia MALE 25-30 Jun 10, 2025 2.0/10

I had originally booked for just one night, but unfortunately, I was charged for three nights instead. Despite contacting the property, the issue was not resolved. I advise future guests to double-check the booking confirmation and monitor charges closely. It’s important to be cautious when booking this hostel.

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Sweden MALE 18-24 Apr 26, 2025 2.0/10

i only enjoyed the location which was close to everything but it was noisy outside which did not make my sleep comfortable.The curtains on the bed could be fixed and the room door had problems since it was getting stuck on the floor.Staff were not welcoming and the night was overpriced for a usual hostel.Toilets were okey.The lines they provide were bad quality and i could barely dry.Moreover,they did not allow my mother to visit which is weird since many travellers visit each other.notRecommend

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France MALE 25-30 Apr 24, 2025 2.0/10

Accueil déprimant, personnel peu ou voir pas souriant (un seul gars sympas) . Coussin dur comme du béton. Lit inconfortable (les matelas avec les ressorts qui remontent). Les fenetres ne sont pas bien isolées et les rideaux de lits sont trop petit (espaces de 5cm entre les deux, c'est vachement relou le matin). Prix élevé pour se service. Roof top cool mais ferme un peu tôt. Sinon la propretée c'est ok, mais la cusine ouvre trop tard, 8h, relou quand faut partir tôt.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Apr 22, 2025 2.0/10

The staff entered your room to show your bed… they let the main door open early in the morning… the staff are rude and they don’t care about you, they yelled at my friends and didn’t accommodated me when I needed help finding the main door. The kitchen is always close du if cleaning and close at 8pm… there’s a curfew that is not mentioned in the hostel conditions. Bathroom are clean and the shower is nice!

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Recent reviews

USA FEMALE 18-24 May 12, 2026 Atm 80%

The beds were comfortable and clean with curtains as well. Outlets and mini lights in each bunk. Check in was easy, there was a five euro deposit cash for a key card and towels. It's a central location, we were able to visit some more touristy places with a short walk also there is a metro station and grocery store very close. Bathrooms were very clean we showered mid day and never had to wait

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Canada MALE May 10, 2026 Atm 40%

Jamais pu

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Argentina MALE May 4, 2026 Atm 80%

Mal olor en las habitaciones, baños sucios. Es la segunda vez que me quedo en el hostel, pero cambio mucho desde la anterior vez.

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Poland MALE 18-24 Apr 29, 2026 Atm 60%

The property is nice but a lot of ppl were coming in late and drunk or high ,if you want a social pick I’d go with another

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Apr 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Es la segunda vez que voy a The Lights Hostel y siempre estoy encantada de mi viaje. Es súper agradable, la pasamos re bien y todo está muy bien cuidado. No viniera tanto a Málaga si no fuese por este Hostel ❤️

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 26, 2026 Atm 80%

I really liked my stay in The Lights. It was neither my best nor my worst hostel experience, but it is definitely on the site of the better hostels. It has a nice coworking space and a very nice hostel to socialize. It is all very chill tho. I loved the dinner and free sangria on the rooftop, even though on the rooftop it is not too easy to socialize (plus it closes at 10pm). They offer a lot of city tours and pub crawls, but i didnt attend one.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Apr 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Très bien situé et facile d’accès! Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre expérience, à refaire!!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Had a really lovely stay here! The hostel is super social and the staff is really kind and attentive. They organise many activities and offer cheap dinner options. Would for sure stay here again!

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed my stay in The Lights! 😁 It was clean, there were a lot of activities and there was a social vibe! 🥳

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Canada MALE 25-30 Apr 12, 2026 Atm 60%

it was good

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Germany MALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Ein super tolles Hostel! Alles ist sehr sauber, die Küche hat alles, was das Herz begehrt. Es gibt jeden Tag tolle Aktivitäten: Morgens Free Walking Tours, abends Free Sangria auf der tollen Dachterasse und extrem günstige Drinks, bei Happy Hour sogar Halber Preis. Jeden Abend leckeres Abendessen für nur 5€. Das Personal ist super nett und toll. Und es gibt immer gratis Tee und Kaffe.

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Italy MALE 18-24 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Bellissimo ostello forse non è tra i più moderni della città ma il rooftop è la sangria gratis alle 7.30 sono il vero punto di forza ti permettono di conoscere tantissime persone con le quali ho passato delle serate davvero piacevoli in ostello adoro l’organizzazione familiare che c’è e la colazione per 5 euro è un affarone

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British Virgin Islands MALE Mar 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfect place for a stay in Malaga , right next to the markets. Quiet at night. Great family vibe, dinners, roof bar and social. Rooms are good, everything clean, lockers large, staff aplenty, food and drink great value. Top bunks are not easy to get into. Great!! Thanks for the welcome and help! X

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 80%

I liked the hostel! It was really nice and welcoming and loved the terrace! It was a little noisy at night outside but overall had a great stay! Free sangria every night was really nice too🤭

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 18, 2026 Atm 100%

A great hostel. Really nice staff and good vibes. Already booked twice, would book again

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Poland MALE 18-24 Mar 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Everything that i would've wanted from a hostel in this price range and more. Everything was always clean, the people are nice and the rooftop was an awesome place to chill and relax. Also, free coffee! 24/7! The reception is also 24/7, which is awesome.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Gut ausgestaltet, super zentral, viele Aktivitäten.

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Bulgaria FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

I’d definitely recommend this hostel! It’s pretty social, they have free walking tours and organized dinner. Plenty of other activities. The rooms were clean, had curtains and lockers. The rooftop is a bit small but you can still hang out with people.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Very professionally run and fun hostel. Pretty sure they own the whole building. Reception is on L4 with a rooftop bar and seating area. Rooms are on the other floors with a lift, and bathrooms on every level, including women's only. They organise activities every day and evening, and have a great happy hour. Staff are so friendly and speak fluent English, as well as Spanish of course. Hostel is always being cleaned. Nice big kitchen for cooking. 100% would return.

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Belgium ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Mar 7, 2026 Atm 60%

Bof Lit superposés vétuste Trop cher Hostel sur plusieurs étage Espace détente trop petit 7 personnes et c'est rempli Top Plein centre Ascenseur Proprose des repas le soir