In the heart of Málaga, Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and free in-room WiFi. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or explore nearby Calle Larios and Málaga Cathedral, then return to the 24-hour front desk for assistance.
Located in Málaga Centro, a neighbourhood in Málaga, Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula is in a shopping district and near the beach. Málaga Cathedral and Alcazaba are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Malagueta Beach and Carihuela Beach. Santisimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte and Molino del Inca are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Málaga travel guide
Close to Calle Larios and Málaga Cathedral, Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A 24-hour front desk, a lift and smoke-free property
Tour/ticket information
Room features
All 57 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
Bathrooms with showers
Wardrobes/cupboards, limited housekeeping and desks
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Family friendly
Separate bedroom
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (weekly)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1890
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
HDTV
More
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula
Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Hostel
Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Hostel Malaga
Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Malaga
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Hostel Malaga
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Hostel
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Malaga
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula
Pensión Resid Universitaria Santa Paula
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Málaga
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Pension
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Pension Málaga
Frequently asked questions
Is Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula?
This guest house doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula located?
Located in Málaga Centro, this pension is steps away from Carmen Thyssen Museum and Calle Larios. Port of Malaga and Málaga Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. La Marina Station is 6 minutes by foot and Guadalmedina Station is 11 minutes.
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Reviews
Pensión Residencia Universitaria Santa Paula Reviews
6.2
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6.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
6.6
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 49 reviews
10 - Excellent
3
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 49 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 49 reviews
6 - Okay
24
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 49 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Camille
31 Aug 2014
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel en plein centre
Résidence universitaire avec chambres d'étudiant, idéal pour passer deux nuit pour profiter pleinement du centre ville ( en plein centre!). Salles de bains communes propres, pas de climatisation mais ventilateurs suffisants!
Nous recommandons!
Camille
6/10 Okay
Db
26 Jul 2014
Liked: Cleanliness
Good quality dorm
Though it was a little run down, the dorms were clean and safe, with clean communal bathrooms. There were also lounge and tv communal areas and the staff were friendly.
Db
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
23 Jun 2014
Halpa ja keskeisellä paikalla
Tämä hostelli on hinta-laatusuhteeltaan hyvä. Hostelli tarjoaa halvan ja erittäin keskeisellä paikalla sijaitsevan yöpaikan, lähellä mm.ostoskatua ja katedraalia. Ei sovi henkilöille, jotka eivät voi nukkua pienessä melussa (äänet kadulta kuuluvat hyvin huoneeseen). Hostellissa on jaettu kylpyhuone, jonka siisteys on ok. Suosittelen hostellia yksin tai kavereiden kanssa matkustaville, joille hostellin keskeinen sijainti ja halpa hinta ovat tärkeämpiä kuin hieno huone ja oma kylpyhuone.
L'alloggio è in una posizione ottima, ottimo anche il costo per notte. Deludente la pulizia e il comfort della camera, la colazione inclusa prevedeva solamente caffè o the come bevande e panini da imburrare o da mangiare con marmellata, il personale è stato gentile e cordiale. Consiglio vivamente di dotarsi di tappi per orecchie per riuscire a dormire.
Hotellin sijainti on loistava-aivan vanhan kaupungin keskustassa.Henkilökunta osaa asiansa kohtuullisesti.Huoneet ovat huonossa kunnossa-ei ilmastointia.Aamupala on hirveä.Mutta hostelli on hintaansa nähden hyvä valinta jos haluaa majoittua aivan kaikkien nähtävyyksien lähellä.
I got amazing experience in this hotel because it was SEMANA SANTA period when I visited Malaga. I watched awesome parade in the first floor and it was fantastic. The hotel was in the center of the city and festival. Although the outside was noisy over mid night it was also memorable experience. Staffs are very kind and informative.
Location good. Hostel is 'Dilapidated and dungeon-like'. Everything broken, ceiling hanging off and buckets placed to catch water dripping from above....
Unloved and not decorated for years. Could be a fantastic facility with money invested. Breakfast very limited in dark, depressing room so we went out to local eateries instead. Thankfully no issues with security as this was a worry. Cheap option if you know what to expect.
The hotel should work on both the service from the personal, and the rooms were poor, with just a bed, a table and a stonefloor without any carpet. No AC, that when it went down to 8 degrees in the night it was frezzing. The prize of 25 euro is too much, it should rather be 15 euros if you look at the rooms and service.
War nur eine Nacht da. Für Kurzaufenthalte perfekt. Man kann alles zu Fuß erreichen. Kneipen und Barviertel zuhauf in der Nähe, Sehenswürdigkeiten und Shopping ebenfalls. Nur Parken im Parkhaus ist teuer.
Henry
6/10 Okay
Hanne Falk
17 Dec 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Meget centralt beliggende.
Der var lige morgenmaden, det var et meget spartansk måltid. Spisestuen kunne også godt have været indrettet mere hyggeligt. Men ellers var der en udmærket TV stue. Mvh. Hanne Falk. Dinamarca.
Hanne Falk
6/10 Okay
Lucy
29 Nov 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient but extremely nosy
I was first given a room which was poorly decorated and very round down. I asked for another room and luckly there was another one available.
I stayed just for one night in a well decorated and comfortable single room. The location is fantastic, right in the centre of Malaga, in the old town. However, the noise from the street and restaurants was unbearable, it went on till 1 in the morning.
Personnel désagréables (mise a part les femmes de ménages et encore) DOUCHE ET TOILETTE A 500 METRES des chambres !! DOUCHES MIXES !!!!!! 1 serviette de douche à 10euros ils vous dirons qu'elle es remboursable en fin de séjour et ne vous les rendrons pas !!! Chambre sale une fenetre sur 4 s'ouvre, volet qui ne se ferme pas et petit déjeuner (soit disant offert) qui reste dans un frigo pas brancher sous 30degres et jen passe enfin bref fuyer cet hotel mais alentours tres sympa centre ville magnifique, plaza de la constitucion a quelque metres...
For a budget over-night stay in a hostel, this suits the purpose. It is centrally located in the pedestrian district of Malaga on a street a few minutes away from the bars and night-life whilst away from the throbbing centre. It was noisy however all night-long, as though the bars are a short distance away, the bins are removed and the streets are washed overnight... In fact, the receptionist who showed me to the room did recommend that I keep the door blinds closed to keep out the noise. It's not ideal, but then again, it would be the same with any non-air con hotel in this part of the city. The shared toilets were clean, there was a water cooler to fill up the water bottle with cold drinking water; however the fridge was rather scary as the lack of shelves meant lodgers' food was piled on top of the other.
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
24 Aug 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, ok place for a few nights
Very friendly staff, safe and clean. Facilities were generally basic as was the breakfast. Would stay there again. Excellent central location.
위치는 좋으나, 호텔 시설이 매우 낙후되어 불편하며, 쇼핑가 끝에 위치함에 따라 밤에 매우 시끄럽습니다. 추천하지는 않습니다
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
16 Jun 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bra boende för ngn enstaka natt
Mycket för pengarna!
Vackert gammalt hus m bra läge i malaga, i centrum!
Trevligt bemötande från såväl reception som frukostpersonal. Vi hade inte förstått att det ingick frukost i priset, kaffe och smörgås, helt ok.
Jag har inget att klaga på undantaget att jag tyckte det var svårt sova pga att jag under natten hörde mycket ljud från gatan utanför samt andra gäster. Ta m öronproppar. Om inte är kinkig m ljus är det mycket prisvärt men enkelt. Passar yngre personer som vill spendera den mesta tiden i malaga stad och inte på rummet.
Flygbussen går och stannar nära tillhands.
Verified traveller
8/10 Good
Susanne, Sverige
12 Jun 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfekt läge
Kanonläge, mitt inne i stan o nära till stranden. Kunde inte bli bättre. Det enda dåliga var frukosten, kallt kaffe i en saftbringare o endast marmelad som pålägg.
Susanne
4/10 Poor
reissaaja
27 May 2013
Hyvä sijainti, vaikea löytää
Hotelli oli hinta-laatusuhteeltaan ok. Ainoa heikkous oli hotelin löytäminen. Edes taksi ei tiennyt missä hotelli sijaitsi. Paikallinen herrasmies opasti väsyneet matkalaukunraahaajat oikeaan porttigongiin. Kartalla hotellin sijainti löytyi, muttei maastossa.Hotellin seinät olivat myös "paperista", joten ulkoa ja käytävästä äänet kaikuivat hyvin nukkuvan korviin. Mutta hinnasta senkin voi päätellä, ettei kyse ole superhienosta hotellista. Joten ok.
reissaaja
6/10 Okay
Maria, Göteborg
20 May 2013
Utmärkt läge
Hotellet låg väldigt centralt. Lite oväsen på natten... Det var enkelt men rent. Personalen helt Ok. Frukosten var bra. För priset man betalar får man valuta för pengarna.