Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Málaga?

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
November	August	$80	$105
Cheapest month to stay with an average 38% drop in price.	Most expensive month to stay with an average 24% rise in price.	Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.	Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

If you would like to stay in Málaga hostels that are suitable for families with young children, then we recommend staying at the Hostel Bellavista Playa Málaga. The hostel has a beachfront and a fitness centre to keep your family entertained throughout the day, and their family rooms allow you all the privacy with your family that you need. There are children’s books, DVDs and music available at the hostel if you are looking for some down time with your kids, and the TV channels have children’s’ networks too. The hostel offers children’s meals and have highchairs available upon request to make sure that everyone is comfortable at dinner time.
If you are interested in finding Málaga hostels that are accessible for guests with reduced mobility or disabilities, then we suggest staying at the Toc Hostel Málaga. The hostel is well located within Málaga, and is only 0.17 miles from the Picasso Museum and the Sagrario Church. The hostel has wheelchair accessible accommodation units and lifts to connect to all floors of the building. The bathrooms come with adapted baths and lowered sinks and there are some that come with roll-in showers, allowing everyone to feel welcome and comfortable during their stay in Málaga.
If you are looking for Málaga hostels that are centrally based in the city, then we recommend staying at the Málaga Centro Hostel. It is ideal if you plan on travelling solo as it has a shared lounge and kitchen with board games available to play for free. It is only a 5-min walk to the city centre and the Picasso Museum is only 0.66 miles away. The Cervantes Theatre is only 0.66 miles away as well, and the Sagrario Church is 0.6 miles from the hostel, so if you stay here, you are perfectly located to go and visit some of the most culturally and historically prominent sites in the city.
If you’re looking for a cheap hostel in Málaga, you should consider going during the low season. You’ll generally find lower-priced hostels in Málaga in July and September.
If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 10 days before your stay to get the best price for a Málaga hostel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Málaga for 3 days.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Málaga?
The average price for a night in a hostel in Málaga is $100 compared to $250 for a night in a hotel.

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Hostels are cheapest in Málaga in November, with average rates of $95. In comparison, August is the most expensive month, with prices at $191.

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Sunday offers the lowest rates in Málaga, with an average nightly price of $92. The highest prices are found on Wednesday, with average rates at $212.

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