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The Best Hostels and Cheap Hotels to Book in Marbella, Spain

These budget properties in Marbella combine chic style with wallet-friendly prices
These budget properties in Marbella combine chic style with wallet-friendly prices | Courtesy of The Town House / Expedia.com

Save your euros for cocktails and boutique shopping. Book one of these affordable places to stay in the Andalucian beach town of Marbella with Culture Trip.

Marbella is home to one of the glitziest marinas in the Costa del Sol, as well as its most exclusive nightclubs – but that doesn’t mean it’ll cost you a fortune to visit. Whether you’re looking to shop in the Old Town’s boutiques, visit the yacht-packed, millionaire’s playground of Puerto Banus or party on Nikki Beach, you’ll have an extensive selection of hostels and cheap hotels to choose from. Here’s our pick of the best.

Bluebelle by Pillow

Hotel

A bedroom at Bluebelle by Pillow, with a bed and white headboard, light blue walls, wall lights, windows and modern chairs
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Bluebelle is a great option if you’re driving, as it offers free parking outside the building, on a restaurant-lined stretch of Marbella known as the Golden Mile. The best rooms are the superior doubles, which come with a furnished, sea-view terrace. There are two great breakfast and brunch spots nearby – Pan y Mermelada and Organic Market & Food. Playa Casablanca and the Paseo Maritimo are both less than 10 minutes away on foot.

Lucero 12 Marbella Hostal Boutique

Hostel

An open plan ensuite bedroom at Lucero 12 Marbella Hostal Boutique, with an illuminated wall behind a bed, windows and lamps
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Couples should book the Lucero 12. It’s situated on a tranquil cobbled lane in the 18th-century Barrio Nuevo (New Neighbourhood), a five-minute walk from the beach. Five individually decorated double rooms overlook either the street or the internal patio, and one has a balcony. Champagne, flowers and candied treats are available on request – plus private transfers to and from Malaga airport can also be arranged.

Hostal Acemar

Hostel

A white cushioned bed with rolled towels against a white wall at Hostal Acemar, with two bedside tables and lamps
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Hostal Acemar is geared towards backpackers, located in San Pedro de Alcantara, a town situated a 40-minute bus ride west along the coast from Marbella. It offers shared dormitories or single and double rooms with private bathrooms, as well as a fully equipped kitchen, 24-hour convenience store and laundry service. San Pedro’s 1.5km (1mi)-long beach is a 15-minute walk away, and is often less crowded than those in Marbella itself.

El Tio Mateo

Guesthouse

A bedroom at El Tio Mateo, with a pink bed and two leaf-print pillows, bedside tables with yellow plants and a framed picture
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This homey pensión is situated just back from Playa del Cable and the seafront promenade. Stay in unpretentious twin or double rooms, all with private terraces and views of the sea and mountains. Boisterous summer barbecues with kids’ entertainers are held on the shaded internal courtyard, and the in-house restaurant specialises in paella and couscous dishes. A 25-minute walk along the promenade will take you to the Old Town. Free, guests-only parking is available outside.

Pensión Aduar

Budget Hotel

A stylish outdoor seating area at Pensión Aduar, with chairs and tables, potted plants and many green plants around the area
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Pensión Aduar offers well-maintained single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, most of which have shared bathrooms. The focal point in the building is a traditional Andalucian patio, decorated with plants, blue-and-white tiles, wall-mounted ceramics and a fountain – the perfect space to meet fellow guests over an early evening vino. It’s situated in the heart of the Old Town, just up the road from the Town Hall and Plaza de los Naranjos.

Hostal Tak

Budget Hotel, Hostel

Run by English couple Craig and Frankie, Hostal Tak offers 15 vintage-themed rooms on the edge of the Old Town, a five-minute walk from the beach. Choose from singles, twins, doubles or a four-person suite, split between two restored townhouses on a quiet, pedestrianised street – all have private bathrooms. Take a beer up to the roof terrace and enjoy the view from the white leather sofas. You’ll also have use of a fridge, utensils and a microwave in the top-floor kitchen.

Hostal Berlin

Bed and Breakfast, Hostel

A rooftop seating area at Hostal Berlin, with table and chairs, colourful pillows and a terracotta-coloured floor
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Hostal Berlin provides a conveniently located base from which to explore central Marbella. It’s just a seven-minute walk from Plaza de los Naranjos, the Old Town’s main square. Rooms range from singles to quadruples – all feature contemporary decor and ensuite bathrooms, whilst some also have Juliet balconies. Communal spaces comprise a plant-filled patio that attracts local butterflies, a bar area with comfy armchairs and free snacks and coffee, plus a sea-facing roof terrace.

Hostal Enriqueta

Boutique Hotel, Budget Hotel, Bed and Breakfast, Hostel

A stylish bedroom at Hostal Enriqueta with a white bed, bedside lamps, a dressing table, a mirror, chairs and a window
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Immerse yourself in the Old Town of Marbella during a stay at Hostal Enriqueta, a family-run establishment situated just around the corner from Plaza de los Naranjos. Rooms sleep up to four people – many have balconies and/or large windows overlooking the rooftops of the oldest quarter. Shared spaces include a reception area with a small library and TV, plus a patio filled with plants and flowers. There’s no bar or breakfast, but the plentiful Old Town tapas joints and cafes make up for that.

Hostal Paco

Budget Hotel, Hostel

A light bedroom at Hostal Paco with two single beds, green headboards, a large window, a bedside table, wall art and lights
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Pet-friendly Hostal Paco is found at the Old Town centre, a five-minute walk from Alameda Park and Plaza de los Naranjos. Simple, whitewashed rooms accommodate couples or parties of three, and some have small balconies. Make sure you pop into the adjoining bar – it takes inspiration from the northern region of Asturias and serves cloudy cider, a hearty Asturian stew called fabada and sea-urchin caviar.

The Town House

Budget Hotel, Homestay, Suite Hotel, Hostel

A stylish outdoor seating area at The Town House, with a table, chairs, a tree with a lantern and plants
Courtesy of Townhouse Marbella / Expedia

Luxury touches abound at the Town House, a chic hotel in the Old Town that feels more like a five-star than a two-star. There are 10 opulent double rooms, featuring dark-wood furniture, marble floors and Molton Brown toiletries – upgrade for a four-poster bed and private terrace. Other perks include a roof garden, complimentary daily breakfast, on-the-house wines and a tapas bar with seating on the square outside.

Looking for more budget-friendly hotels? Check out our pick of the best cheap hotels in Marbella, or if you fancy spending a little more on a luxury hotel, check out our pick of the best luxury hotels to book in Marbella, all bookable with Culture Trip.

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