Chinitas Urban Hostel

2.0 star property
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Exterior
Exterior
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Reception

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Pasaje Chinitas, 3, Malaga Centro, Málaga, Malaga, 29002
  • Calle Larios
    1 min walk
  • Plaza de la Constitucion
    1 min walk
  • Carmen Thyssen Museum
    2 min walk
  • Málaga (AGP)
    31 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 4 people)

  • 8.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom (with extra bed)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in a dormitory up to 4 people)

  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Málaga

With a stay at Chinitas Urban Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Málaga, steps from Calle Larios and 8 minutes by foot from Port of Malaga. .This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Málaga Cathedral and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Picasso Museum Malaga.

What's nearby

  • Calle Larios - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Málaga Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Malaga - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Malagueta Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • La Marina Station - 5 min walk
  • Málaga María Zambrano Station - 20 min walk
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Bouganvilla - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sala Premier Centro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sherlock Holmes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pampa Grill Málaga - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Chinitas Urban Hostel

Mediterranean Málaga hostel in Málaga Centro with a rooftop terrace
Chinitas Urban Hostel offers 8 shared accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Málaga hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include day beds and blackout drapes/curtains.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 9 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9 AM and noon.
Terraza Club - Onsite cocktail bar.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 9 AM–noon: EUR 3.3-3.3 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Terraza Club

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Feather duvet

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: EUR 5.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 3.3 to 3.3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Chinitas Urban Hostel Malaga
Chinitas Urban Hostel
Chinitas Urban Malaga
Chinitas Urban
Chinitas Urban Hostel Málaga
Chinitas Urban Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Chinitas Urban Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Málaga
Chinitas Urban Hostel Málaga
Chinitas Urban Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Chinitas Urban Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Málaga

Chinitas Urban Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 82 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Well located. Good for a hostel style stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We loved the location. However, the space was incredibly small. The logistics to get to the second floor was complicated, I have knee difficulties and the multiple stairs are a problem but the elevator does not stop on the second floor unless you have a key which only the employees have. The street noise was incredible, kept us up the entire night, our first night. Nicely decorated and friendly staff, but I would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall it was a good experience and the beds are very comfortable, but the outside noise made it almost impossible to sleep. Even with the windows closed, we hard ally/street noise till around 4 in the morning and it started again at 6.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of this hostel! Right in the middle of everything also the terrace is very beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff Clean rooms Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jayne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful hostel.
Chinitas urban hostel was in a great location. Close to all amenities. The front house staff were great, very knowledgeable about the area and with a good understanding of English. The hostel was also very clean. My only complaint would be that the four bed dorm was tiny, I had to unpack on the floor as there was very little space. You must remember though that the price of staying here is very cheap so I do not think it is fair complaining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the Heart of Historic Malaga
I stayed one night in Chinitas but found it to be a great experience at a backpacker's level. The staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and secure, the hostel itself was very secure, and the bathroom was clean and water was hot. I stayed in a four-bed, mixed dorm. The area is popular and therefore can be noisy in the evening until late but the hostel provides free ear plugs. The hostel is very well situated: a 5-10 min. walk from the airport Linea A bus (Passe del Parque - or also called the Marina stop - the second to the last), is inside the historic center, near the Cathedral, Roman Theatre and AlCazba Fort as well as the night scene. The rooftop terrace provided a nice view of the Cathedral. Breakfast (by coupon) was simple toast and coffee in the restaurant next door but was very welcome. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great value
The hostel is in a great location. It's clean and in good condition. The only negative is the bathroom was so warm. They could do with some better ventilation in there. But it was clean so that's all that matters really. Staff on reception were all very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Jemma

Liked: Staff & service
Basic hostel in central location
Pros: staff were very friendly and helpful location was great for seeing the centre of the city, it was surrounded by lots of shops, restaurants and cafes Cons: it was a very basic hostel. I booked a single room but it was still just a bunk bed. I had to make my own bed. You had to pay extra for a towel. Half the lights in the bathroom didn't work. The shared showers were not very private. There was a bar on the roof which was probably great for socialising but I wanted a good night's sleep before a big day of travelling and found it quite loud. I got locked out of my room for about an hour because there was a fault with the door.

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly staff
Stayed during Semana Santa and this hostal was central to alll the daily action.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Strong plusses and minuses
The location of this hostel is second to none. When I arrived I was greeted in a very helpful and friendly manner by the reception staff; I met probably four different reception members throughout the stay and they were all excellent. The rooms are small and simple, but very satisfactory with pretty decor and working air conditioning, lots of power points, decent bedding, and bedside lights. The major issue I had with the hostel is the bathroom situation. The bedrooms are situated over two floors - you are only able to gain access to your own floor with your key. So far, so good. But there is only one bathroom to service the whole floor of, I think, five rooms, and this takes the form of a unisex bathroom with two toilet cublicles and two unlockable shower cubicles. I walked in to brush my teeth one morning to encounter two naked men. Not on the whole a bad experience, but certainly not a comfortable one! I personally would feel uncomfortable showering there, and having to walk the corridor back to my room in a towel as there is no changing space. Also, the mirrors are very high on the walls in the bathroom and none anywhere else, for instance none in the bedrooms, so for girls wanting to do their makeup it's a bit of an issue. I stayed at the hostel with friends so got to see three different rooms, so feel like I have a fair overview. If I had been a single female I would not have showered there. My only other complaint was the internet connection, not very good at all.

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and clean hotel
Good location right in the heart of Malaga. Room was comfortable with heating easily accessible when needed. 24hr access and helpful staff available. Tourist information provided a lot of travel option which was located a few metres from accommodation. However, if you are a light sleeper, patrons at he the bar can sometimes be loud. The jolly effect of alcohol. Lol!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Jimmy, Uphall, Scotland.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good city location.
Hostel very good only down side was noise at night due to cafe bar o/s under bedroom window. Nice breakfast at nearby cafe.

8/10 Good

Tallon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean but a little loud
2 nights in Chinitas. Excellent central location and clean hostel. It was loud and struggled to sleep first night, but to be expected in such a central location with a bar above you.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Mohan, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and well situated
The location couldnt be better. right in the centre. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean. this is my second time staying here and i would stay again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hostel right in the center of Malaga
The hostel was brilliant with it being right in the center of Malaga. The staff were excellent and the cleanliness of the rooms and facilities were brilliant. I would recommend anyone to stay in this hostel.

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sylviane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022