This is a hotel review of Hostel Patio 19 where I stayed during my trip to Malaga, Spain in preparation to board my 10 day cruise across the Mediterranean.
I am always elated when I can experience the local culture and history through a place I stay at and it was definitely the case during my stay at Hostel Patio 19 in the old town of Malaga.
The unique deco style added a tribal and bohemian Andalusian vibe to the hostel.
It felt quirky museum – ish.
The kind that you either love or hate… if you know what I mean.
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Location
Hostel Patio 19 has got a perfect location in the heart of old town of Malaga.
It was a great opportunity to explore Málaga from the hostel, as it was very close and at a walking distance to central Malaga, the shops and stores, restaurants, Malagueta beach, and to the major tourist spots such as Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation, Alcazaba and Jorge Rando Museum.
Reception
Check-in was efficient and quick and we managed to get by with zero Spanish on my part and very little English on the receptionist’s part.
It’s Spain, so no surprises.
Lobby area
There is a little ‘ library’ in the lobby area and a fire place for the cold wintery nights.
The hostel is decorated all over using traditional Malagian dresses, knights, and little figurines everywhere – on the corridors, balconies, tables.
The Rooms
Hostel Patio 19 provides 4 main types of accommodation:
- Private rooms with shared bathroom
- Private rooms with en suite bathroom
- Bed in female only dorm room
- Bed in mixed dorm room
I stayed in Room 3, a twin room with an en suite private bathroom, located on the ground floor just opposite the main entrance.
The en suite bathroom came with complimentary towels, shower gel, and blow drier.
Beware if you’re a light sleeper.
The full length window in the room opens to an adjourning communal court yard/living area/breakfast area.
Personally I didn’t have a problem with it as long as I had the blinds drawn.
Main issue was smell from the incense that was always lit and burning in the common area.
If you don’t mind the smell then you should be okay.
A very special touch was a bowl of complimentary fresh fruit and croissants in my room.
Complimentary mineral water in a mini-fridge was also provided for my convenience.
Free Wi-Fi was available and worked well.
Breakfast
The hostel serves a huge complementary buffet breakfast spread with a selection fresh fruit choices (kiwi, melon, watermelon, orange, pineapple), local specialties like fried aubergines, cereals, crepes, a special assortment of teas, coffee butter, cheese, jam, etc.
Throughout the day, hostel guests can enjoy authentic homemade Andalusian pastries and fresh fruit available on a table in the courtyard.
As a tea lover, I really loved the opportunity to prepare various tea flavors throughout the day using the kettle provided.
Overall Service
Overall, I had a great stay at Hostel Patio 19 Malaga as a solo female.
Since I stayed in a private room, I can’t comment much about the dorm rooms.
The staff were super friendly and very accommodating in spite of the language barrier.
Period of stay: Two nights in April 2018.
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