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The 10 Best Hostels in Nerja, Spain

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Charming Nerja Hostel is situated on the beachfront in Nerja, about 300 metres from Balcony of Europe and 3.1 km from Punta Lara. Ideally situated in the Nerja City Centre district, this hostel provides a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen.

Fabulous. One of the cleanest, nicest hostels I have ever stayed at in over 50 years of hostel travels. Christian the owner is a gem. Perfect location. Charming hostel lives up to it's name.

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8.7
Excellent
1,321 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Attractively situated in Nerja, Hostal Luna de Nerja HMA 02340 features a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Located around less than 1 km from Torrecilla Beach, the hostel is also a 13-minute walk away from El Playazo Beach. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and luggage storage for guests.

Location and friendliness of the staff. Very convenient location, walking distance from the coach stop, shops, restaurants and beach. Staff was very friendly, the tapas bar she recommended was spot on! Also, I arrived earlier than the check in time, but she let me check in the room straight away, it was such a relief after a hectic journey to Nerja. The room look exactly the same as the picture. I would stay here again when I go back to Nerja.

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8.3
Very Good
953 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

Conveniently set in the centre of Nerja, Be Happy Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from El Salon Beach, 500 metres from Torrecilla Beach and 600 metres from El Playazo Beach. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

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7
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2 reviews
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£19
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Nerja

  • Avg. price/night: £43.03
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,321 reviews
    As always a pleasure to stay. Good place for digital nomads (it’s quiet), good terrace with Mountain View & pretty easy access to most beaches. (10min walk). Christian is a great friendly owner and always there to help everyone with anything. Good kitchen & good vibe overall. Such a great hostel. You can feel very at home with the friendly energy. And you can always say if there’s a problem and you can usually always get help with whatever issue. Best hostel within the Malaga “area” so to speak
    Daniel Bjørn
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 270 reviews
    Comfortable beds great location. Easy check in - cheap parking nearby. Late noise from the streets at night, but in such a beautiful location in the centre, this was only a minor point.
    Lisa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £52.17
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 888 reviews
    The hostel did not do breakfast but was close to several breakfast outlets which was a result of its great location.
    Peter
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £71.95
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,501 reviews
    let me say this hostel is better than half the hotels we have stayed in on this trip modern clean and excellent staff can’t praise the place enough. we booked because it was cheap and on route. but it was absolutely worth every penny and once there we would have happily paid more. the only thing I would advise is remove the word hostel and replace it with hotel and put the price up 50%. what more can I say!
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £43.03
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,321 reviews
    Everything was just more than great, I'd had the best time there, even came back after 2 weeks for a few night again, the best sleep I had in hostels, 12 13 euros is so cheap, great location, there's a book store just in front wich is really good, I recommend for book lovers, the owner is lovely and the people that come there are good energy, recommending for everyone 10/10 and will go back if I'll ever be there
    Bar Lev
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £77.45
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,124 reviews
    Hostel ? Really ? how’s that hostel ? it’s luxury, well located and clean. -Jacuzzi in the top of the roof with a great view practically private as no other guests were there on the time of our stay. -Well equipped free of charge mini bar, bootle of bubbles and coffee machine in the room. -Bakery next door makes your breakfast amazing. -Great location. Near to balcony the europa. -Fantastic staff. cheerful receptionist and housekeeping. Room clean well daily. -For the price you get much more to competition within same budget.
    Adam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £77.45
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,254 reviews
    This was probably the best hostel I have ever stayed in, more akin to a 4 star hotel
    Moody
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £55.94
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,352 reviews
    Great location. Good value for money. Very clean. Covid safety management implemented to protect everyone. Late check out available at a cost but good to have that option.
    Diana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £66.52
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,167 reviews
    Very clean and well maintained. Staff extremely helpful. Great location on quiet road just outside of the centre. Safe and fridge in the room.
    anne474
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £55.94
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,352 reviews
    Great location, friendly staff, clean and tidy and there was a safe. Very good value for money!
    Niki Turner
    Young couple

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