The Lights City Rooms in Malaga, Costa del Sol

Malaga María Zambrano Train Station is a 14-minute walk from the hotel, providing direct airport access in roughly 30 minutes. The Picasso Museum lies 800 metres away and the Alcazaba is 1 km from the hotel. The Mercado de Atarazanas is directly across the street, offering a fresh food market and seafood dining options.

Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views with some having balconies overlooking the market. Each room is soundproofed and features a kitchenette, a comfortable bed, and a full-length mirror. Guests sleep in a clean space with daily towel changes and trash removal, though bedding is changed only upon request for longer stays.

The hotel is connected to The Lights Hostel next door, giving guests access to a shared kitchen, a lounge, and a games room. Free walking tours, pub crawls, and happy hour events run every evening from the hostel. A rooftop terrace serves free sangria at 20:00 and hosts a communal dinner for a small fee.

A 3-euro breakfast is available at the hostel each morning, offering a simple start to the day. The shared kitchen allows guests to prepare their own meals, with a small fridge and kettle provided in private rooms. Evening dinners at the hostel cost 5 euros and include dishes like curry or fajitas, served on the terrace.

The hotel has a sun terrace and a picnic area for guests to relax outdoors. Bicycle rental and bicycle parking are available for exploring the city on two wheels. A 1.8-kilometre walk brings guests to La Malagueta Beach, a sandy city beach with chiringuito bars.

Location: Across from Mercado de Atarazanas, 5-min walk to old town

Access: 14-min walk to train station, direct airport link

Social: Free sangria at 8 pm, pub crawls & walking tours

Dining: Breakfast for 3 euros, communal dinner for 5 euros

Outdoor: Sun terrace, picnic area & bicycle rental

Rooms: Soundproofed balcony rooms with kitchenettes