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Description of Down Town Hostel
About our Hostel you can see in the TIMES ONLINE THE 10 BEST BEACHSIDE HOSTELS IN EUROPE 'The Down Town lives up to the name, a stone's throw from the Picasso Museum and the Alcazaba, a splendid Moorish palace. In a pleasant building on a tiny side alley, the hostel is smart and modern inside...' The Sunday Times, April 26, 2009 In the area there are a lot cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops, with excellent nightlife, you won't have to go far to find what you are looking for. The Hostel offers comfortable, modern, clean dormitory rooms with en-suite bathroom and doubles also. There are lockers with safety locks. Our friendly and helpful English-speaking staff will give you the clues to enjoy the best of Málaga during your stay and make the most of it!! The place offers a lot of opportunities to talks and contacts with nice, relaxed, tolerant and laid-back people all sorts of international guests, from all part of the world. On the top floor is the common area next to huge terrace where you can have a drink along with other guests We are improving day by day to offer you a better service. We are looking forward to meet you! Welcome to Down Town Hostel in Málaga If you have a Facebook account you can add us as a friend and see more pictures, customers comments, informations and talk with us! To find us, type in the search field: Down Town Malaga. *The reception is open from 9:00 - 24:00. If you think that you will arrive at the hostel later than that time, please contact us* NO CURFEW
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Reviews of Down Town Hostel
Down Town Hostel has a rating of 78% from a total of 266 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Down Town Hostel
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hennycanova6112 says:
“ This a great hostel! The staff is really cool and helpful. Like a family! Comfy beds and fab terrace. Kitchen and tv. The best location in Málaga!!! Highly recomended! ”
Posted: on Mar 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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musemetro4152 says:
“ I was comfortable and well cared for. The staff is really well informed. No tours or anything special though. Nice common room. Wifi does NOT reach into all the rooms - only those closest to the common space. Cooking area is small, not a problem in low season but I can forsee an issue when... ”
Posted: on Mar 17, 2010 // Rated: |
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laurence1617 says:
“ Estabamos en el piso que tiene el hostal (en la plaza de la merced) y estaba muy bien. Mas tranquilo que en el hostal mismo me imagino, ya que son habitaciones idividuales o dobles solamente. Volveria. // The hostal was very nice and calm. We were in the appartment that the hostel ownes on Plaza... ”
Posted: on Mar 14, 2010 // Rated: |
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sn34nb176530 says:
“ this hostel needs revamp it is tired. the common room was not open until 9am so there was no where to sit and breakfast did not start until 9am. my single room was cold and the bedding was poor. the breakfast was ok. there are better hostels in malaga but the single rooms were booked for my dates. ”
Posted: on Mar 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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grazanaut8780 says:
“ Great vibe there - great staff and friendly atmosphere. Good hostel regardless of whether you want to meet new friends to hang out with, or just stay in a clean and cheap accommodation right near the heart of town and main beach.... ”
Posted: on Mar 7, 2010 // Rated: |
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irishs3727 says:
“ Very helpful staff and very good value for money in an excellent location. As a suggestion I did not notice any security cameras on the property. If you had a safe in each room I'm sure that people would give a much better review for your security standards. ”
Posted: on Mar 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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eehem1 says:
“ I only stayed one night but would have happily stayed more. Great location, close to the historical sites and also the bars. ”
Posted: on Feb 27, 2010 // Rated: |
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mattyem says:
“ it´s malaga so everything is close. can be hard to find initially though, definately print off a map before you arrive. italian guy at recpetion was helpful, very knowledgable of the area, nightspots. 15 min walk to beach, 5 to bars, clubs. ”
Posted: on Feb 24, 2010 // Rated: |
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victoriarp1544 says:
“ Good location and breakfast. ”
Posted: on Feb 10, 2010 // Rated: |
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ektaskateboards5680 says:
“ The place is great until, it's 11 o'clock,any noise and the bloke opens your tell and tell's you off for talking or what ever... Literally just walks in and then shuts the door... bit weird, the ceiling in our room leaked one night which sucked but nothing much, In general a great hostel but... more ”
Posted: on Feb 8, 2010 // Rated: |
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mindaugasaukstikalnis7876 says:
“ This hostel is really worthy to stay in cause staff is friendly and helps to point main sightseeing places, room and bathroom were clean and good condition, the kitchen is spacious and comfortable (breakfast were ok) and free internet is included. The best thing - it is really close to bus stop... ”
Posted: on Jan 29, 2010 // Rated: |
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extebanx3913 says:
“ We slept few nights in the flat, and it was greate! Kitchen, computers, cool atmosphere, and the best view to Plaza de la Merced (the mainspot in MÃ lalga). The staff ins really helpful and friendly. Diego, Fabio, Krisztian and Raul: thank you for everything ”
Posted: on Jan 19, 2010 // Rated: |
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robertacolombi541 says:
“ Hostel was in a good location, beautiful building, not so clean..and I was in single room:I found only my bed and a little bench..nothing else..:-( ”
Posted: on Jan 13, 2010 // Rated: |
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kjkelly4 says:
“ Stinky bathrooms ”
Posted: on Jan 12, 2010 // Rated: |
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anonymous says:
“ good position for all tourist sites in Malaga. Staff friendly and helpful. Would not recommend private room in hostel, though was able to transfer to annex which was better, though a lot of street noise through the night. Good kitchen. ”
Posted: on Jan 9, 2010 // Rated: |
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surf25202488 says:
“ Good location, 10 mins walking to bus stop, not so clean, they don't have an age limit so we find a lot of old guys there. ”
Posted: on Dec 29, 2009 // Rated: |
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Akide says:
“ Have been on a few visits to Malaga and have stayed here. Great polace and well recommended. I always stay in the annex around the corner in the square, great location. ”
Posted: on Dec 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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bryfos8467 says:
“ Fun place to be, people very friendly there, staff helpfull, ensuite shower/toilet/washbain was well lit clean .. this is a big plus to me. Just picky but usefull feedback .. can the door of chillout from from stairs be made closeable ? outside of lockup it cant, cold air from stair in Dec... more ”
Posted: on Dec 18, 2009 // Rated: |
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sohvi-013460 says:
“ Excellent location, easy to find... unfortunately person at the desk insisted upon leaving that I had been given my deposit back and I never had been... so i never got it back, so that's a minus :/ ”
Posted: on Dec 16, 2009 // Rated: |
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ACriss says:
“ nice hostel, clean, maybe a bit cold in winter but very friendly staff and very good position,in the heart of the town ”
Posted: on Dec 14, 2009 // Rated: |
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rtwdoris says:
“ Great place, convenient to everything, staff were very helpful. ”
Posted: on Dec 14, 2009 // Rated: |
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lilliansoderman7763 says:
“ Great location if you want to go to the bars...not so great if you want to be close to the ocean! ”
Posted: on Dec 11, 2009 // Rated: |
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martauz says:
“ I was really satisfied with the hostel in general, especially with the staff, they were always flexible and helpful. This is an ideal place to stay, close to the centre, with clean rooms and a nice atmosphere. ”
Posted: on Nov 19, 2009 // Rated: |
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extebanx3913 says:
“ This hostel is fab!!! We spend a grate week there. The staff is really cool, providing information and even cook and play the guitar for the guests. They are like a family in there: Fabio, Krisz, Diego, Bobo, Raúl, Matthew, Esteban... Higly recomend this place, defintly gonna stay again :) x o... ”
Posted: on Nov 1, 2009 // Rated: |
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aleksandernowinski9951 says:
“ Double room is at the end of the dorm. It is private, but share bathroom with great dorm. Nice patio and terrace on the roof. ”
Posted: on Oct 21, 2009 // Rated: |
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csmith7480 says:
“ The rooms were nice enough (I've definitely stayed in worse hostels) and the people were friendly. When we were there, they had a paella night where you could buy a small plate of paella for 2€ and beer for 1€. The food was fine and it was a good way to save money. A taxi from the bus or... more ”
Posted: on Oct 19, 2009 // Rated: |
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edavia says:
“ private room finally in at the end of another room : really not good ”
Posted: on Oct 12, 2009 // Rated: |
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volpijr6046 says:
“ We didn't stayed in the hostel, but in a nearest apartment in refurbishment. There was only the bed; it was without wardrobe, only a window looked out on the square. There was lot of noise during all the night because of drunken people down in the street. There was only one crumbling toilet with... more ”
Posted: on Oct 9, 2009 // Rated: |
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davehavea8082 says:
“ only stayed one night but was an excellent hostel, easy to find, stay were cool and well informed, i even had a jam with one of them on guitar. kitchen is a little small but otherwise a good place to stay ”
Posted: on Sep 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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jn6951 says:
“ Great location and atmosphere. I had a lot of fun and wish I could stay longer! ”
Posted: on Sep 18, 2009 // Rated: |
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dieweltwirdgut316 says:
“ clean hostel in a good location, terrace on the roof, good vibrations, nice staff who even cooked tortilla for the guests, which was simply excellent. (and to whoever of the staff was responsible for that: you really made a girl happy by putting on smashing pumpkins and sigur rós in the hallway... more ”
Posted: on Sep 14, 2009 // Rated: |
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object2617 says:
“ Good hostel.. :) ”
Posted: on Sep 13, 2009 // Rated: |
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ALLeex says:
“ It is a medium hostel, well located and relatively clean. Weakness: very hot inside the bedrooms, without curtains for the curtains, no reception service during the night and without elevators. ”
Posted: on Sep 7, 2009 // Rated: |
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alex-little-233003 says:
“ Other than the day the recptionist was late and didnt open the kitchen teill 11am and free breakfast wasnt given to 11am good hostel and good staff ”
Posted: on Sep 5, 2009 // Rated: |
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hlsaunders9352 says:
“ The lock on the door was tricky, had to get the receptionist to do it for me a few times! Otherwise, you could climb through the window... Apart from that, really good location can get to everywhere with ease. ”
Posted: on Sep 4, 2009 // Rated: |
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chanta says:
“ a real fun back paper hostal, simple clean and fun! great staff! ”
Posted: on Sep 3, 2009 // Rated: |
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melc29000 says:
“ Hostal well located : between the beach and the city center. Rooms are very small and the shower room were recent but durty. No air conditionning : only fans. Kitchen very small ; Only 1 fridge for the entire hostal. ”
Posted: on Aug 29, 2009 // Rated: |
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lauraecompton3947 says:
“ The first night we stayed in the hostel off of Calle Victoria, and were told we'd be moved to one 'next door' the next night. Next door turned out to be a km away, in a very noisy plaza, with no staff. We were told to lock our windows at night -impossible in Spain in August - because 'people get... more ”
Posted: on Aug 26, 2009 // Rated: |
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mette5943 says:
“ The private rooms aren't really private ”
Posted: on Aug 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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tlcp7503 says:
“ Nice location. A little hard to find at first. They give a front door key,but never lock the front door... ”
Posted: on Aug 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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Facilities at Down Town Hostel
- In Room Facilities
- TV
- Linen Included
- Refrigerator
- Security Lockers
- Food & Drink
- Café
- Guest Kitchen
- General
- Tax included
- Jobs Board
- 24 Hour Security
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- Towels Hire
- Luggage Storage
- Tours Desk
- Communications
- Fax Service
- Sport & Leisure
- Outdoor Terraced Area
- Common Room
