Close to Calle Larios and Málaga Cathedral, Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A lift, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 57 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
Bathrooms with showers
Wardrobes/cupboards, limited housekeeping and desks
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Family friendly
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1890
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
HDTV
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula
Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Hostel
Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Hostel Malaga
Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Malaga
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Hostel Malaga
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Hostel
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Malaga
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula
Pensión Resid Universitaria Santa Paula
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Málaga
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Pension
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Pension Málaga
Frequently asked questions
Is Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula?
This guest house doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula located?
Located in Málaga Centro, this pension is steps away from Carmen Thyssen Museum and Calle Larios. Port of Malaga and Málaga Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. La Marina Station is 6 minutes by foot and Guadalmedina Station is 11 minutes.
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Reviews
Reviews
6.2
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 49 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 49 reviews" "
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 49 reviews" "
4 - Poor
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
5.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Db, Australia
26 Jul 2014
Liked: Cleanliness
Good quality dorm
Though it was a little run down, the dorms were clean and safe, with clean communal bathrooms. There were also lounge and tv communal areas and the staff were friendly.
Location good. Hostel is 'Dilapidated and dungeon-like'. Everything broken, ceiling hanging off and buckets placed to catch water dripping from above....
Unloved and not decorated for years. Could be a fantastic facility with money invested. Breakfast very limited in dark, depressing room so we went out to local eateries instead. Thankfully no issues with security as this was a worry. Cheap option if you know what to expect.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Lucy, London
29 Nov 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient but extremely nosy
I was first given a room which was poorly decorated and very round down. I asked for another room and luckly there was another one available.
I stayed just for one night in a well decorated and comfortable single room. The location is fantastic, right in the centre of Malaga, in the old town. However, the noise from the street and restaurants was unbearable, it went on till 1 in the morning.
Lucy
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
29 Aug 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic acco in a great location for the bars
For a budget over-night stay in a hostel, this suits the purpose. It is centrally located in the pedestrian district of Malaga on a street a few minutes away from the bars and night-life whilst away from the throbbing centre. It was noisy however all night-long, as though the bars are a short distance away, the bins are removed and the streets are washed overnight... In fact, the receptionist who showed me to the room did recommend that I keep the door blinds closed to keep out the noise. It's not ideal, but then again, it would be the same with any non-air con hotel in this part of the city. The shared toilets were clean, there was a water cooler to fill up the water bottle with cold drinking water; however the fridge was rather scary as the lack of shelves meant lodgers' food was piled on top of the other.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
24 Aug 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, ok place for a few nights
Very friendly staff, safe and clean. Facilities were generally basic as was the breakfast. Would stay there again. Excellent central location.
No extras included here but that wasn't an issue for me. Be sure to look out for the number of the premises as the frontage doesn't give much away. Location is perfect for exploring the historic centre of Malaga. Free wifi and some vending machines in the foyer. Breakfast is fine for grabbing a roll and some coffee but nothing more. Again, the price reflects this.
DO NOT DRIVE TO THIS HOTEL. I spent hours trying to find a way in to the maze of streets most going one way. Later realized you couldn't get near the hotel until after 10pm or so bcuz the blocked the roads. Finally parked in a garage 5 or more blocks away. When I arrived, I was treated very rudely by the manager. The room was average at best and the bathrooms were not very clean. The breakfast was good, but that was about it. Stay at the IBIS down the street for a little more you get much better conditions and a place to park
Résidence universitaire avec chambres d'étudiant, idéal pour passer deux nuit pour profiter pleinement du centre ville ( en plein centre!). Salles de bains communes propres, pas de climatisation mais ventilateurs suffisants!
Nous recommandons!
Tämä hostelli on hinta-laatusuhteeltaan hyvä. Hostelli tarjoaa halvan ja erittäin keskeisellä paikalla sijaitsevan yöpaikan, lähellä mm.ostoskatua ja katedraalia. Ei sovi henkilöille, jotka eivät voi nukkua pienessä melussa (äänet kadulta kuuluvat hyvin huoneeseen). Hostellissa on jaettu kylpyhuone, jonka siisteys on ok. Suosittelen hostellia yksin tai kavereiden kanssa matkustaville, joille hostellin keskeinen sijainti ja halpa hinta ovat tärkeämpiä kuin hieno huone ja oma kylpyhuone.
L'alloggio è in una posizione ottima, ottimo anche il costo per notte. Deludente la pulizia e il comfort della camera, la colazione inclusa prevedeva solamente caffè o the come bevande e panini da imburrare o da mangiare con marmellata, il personale è stato gentile e cordiale. Consiglio vivamente di dotarsi di tappi per orecchie per riuscire a dormire.
Hotellin sijainti on loistava-aivan vanhan kaupungin keskustassa.Henkilökunta osaa asiansa kohtuullisesti.Huoneet ovat huonossa kunnossa-ei ilmastointia.Aamupala on hirveä.Mutta hostelli on hintaansa nähden hyvä valinta jos haluaa majoittua aivan kaikkien nähtävyyksien lähellä.
I got amazing experience in this hotel because it was SEMANA SANTA period when I visited Malaga. I watched awesome parade in the first floor and it was fantastic. The hotel was in the center of the city and festival. Although the outside was noisy over mid night it was also memorable experience. Staffs are very kind and informative.
The hotel should work on both the service from the personal, and the rooms were poor, with just a bed, a table and a stonefloor without any carpet. No AC, that when it went down to 8 degrees in the night it was frezzing. The prize of 25 euro is too much, it should rather be 15 euros if you look at the rooms and service.
War nur eine Nacht da. Für Kurzaufenthalte perfekt. Man kann alles zu Fuß erreichen. Kneipen und Barviertel zuhauf in der Nähe, Sehenswürdigkeiten und Shopping ebenfalls. Nur Parken im Parkhaus ist teuer.