Ohake Malaga is a hostel with a shared bathroom on Calle Octavio Picón, in the eastern part of the city. It has a garden and a shared lounge for meeting other guests. It is a good fit if you are more interested in the east coast than the old town and do not mind sharing a bathroom.
Location and getting around
The address is Calle Octavio Picón 48 (postcode 29017). From here the centre is not within walking distance: the Alcazaba is about 4.3 km away and Malaga Cathedral about 4.6 km, so for those journeys public transport or a taxi is best. La Malagueta beach is about 3.5 km away.
According to the property, Las Acacias beach is reached in about 10 minutes on foot. The airport is about 13 km away.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms are non-smoking and use a shared bathroom, with a shower and a hairdryer. Some have a balcony with views. In the shared areas there is a garden and a shared lounge, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
There is no mention of a kitchen, air conditioning or parking, and it is not stated whether breakfast is served. If any of these matters to you, ask before you book.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers or friends who like sharing spaces with other travellers.
- Guests whose plan in Malaga revolves more around the beach than museums.
- Those happy with a bed, a shared bathroom and Wi-Fi for the night.
Good to know
- The bathroom is shared in all rooms.
- Arrival is between 15:00 and 23:00; check-out by 11:00 at the latest.
- To visit the old town you will need transport: on foot it is more than an hour.
If you prefer to sleep near the Cathedral and the museums, compare with other places to stay in Malaga.