Hostel Patio 19

It feels like staying in a huge antique shop, and I loved that atmosphere. Everything is themed, the staff are really friendly, and the breakfast buffet is good. I’d definitely recommend it, especially if you book a room and get to enjoy the vibe. The double beds are quite narrow, though, and the showers could use an upgrade.

I spent about a month here during my ERASMUS trip and had a great stay. The building is cool, with several kitchens guests can use and rooftop patios. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and breakfast was great. I’d recommend this hostel to anyone needing a place to stay in Málaga.

I liked how the old building made the hostel feel like home in Malaga. There’s decoration everywhere, and each time you come inside you notice something new. It’s a beautiful, authentic place, with several spots to sit both indoors and out. The staff were friendly and helpful, the typically Spanish breakfast was tasty and varied, and they provide free beach towels. The facilities were good and clean.

The breakfast was one of the best included ones I’ve had, with fruit, meats, toast, cereal, eggs, and more. But you have to catch it between 8:30-9:30, which is too early for me, and breakfast noise carries through the long hallways from around 8. The hostel is in a great location and has pretty good WiFi, but it’s so large that the social spaces don’t work well. There’s a room and a patio, but they’re separate and not very inviting, so it’s hard to meet people unless you happen to be at breakfast. A group dinner or sangria in the lobby, which is the biggest common area but barely used, would help. There is a stocked kitchen, though the ceiling is so low, around 5'5, that cooking there feels a bit strange.