Name: Coeo Pod Hostel
Address: Calle Beatas, 20, Málaga, 29008, ES

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Paul

Great hostel reasonably priced right in the town centre. Basic but well presented breakfast. Starts at 7:30. Could do with being 7 as I had day trips booked from 8 so didn't really have much time to eat.... Room is tiny but I knew this when booking. Nice communal space so your not stuck in your room. Complementary coffee is a nice touch. Staff very accommodating. My flight wasn't till late in the day and after a very hot and sweaty day sight seeing I was able to come back and take a shower before heading to the airport. Only negative were other guests talking and slamming doors well after midnight. I stayed at the Wostel hostel earlier in the year which is similar in standard but is slightly more out of the town centre 10-15 min walk. If the caeo is similar in price would book this for the location.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Hoai Thanh

I enjoyed my stay in the pods and found it very clean.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Laura

No complaints we had everything we needed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2026

Elham

The rooms was clean but the bed os way too small. If you are taller than 165 cm you won't sleep comfortably on the bed. You could easily here evey sound from outside of the room which was disturbing my sleep, but overall an ok choice for the price and if you only need a short stay. Very cute lounge area.

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

garry

Great for getting your head down! certainly \"No frills' but clean & tidy breakfast was 8 euros extra and OK
Staff friendly
Great cheap option

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Aytug

Good location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

joanne

I didn’t eat breakfast at the Hostel or use the laundry service. The staff are very friendly and helpful. As a single mature lady I felt very safe.
The only thing was I wish I had booked a lower pod as I struggled with having to climb the ladder. Only 1 plug socket in the pod next to bed. But I would happily stay there again. Thank you so much. Clean and tidy and safe. With good vibes.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Vanessa

Very good option for solo travel - clean, nice bathrooms. Knocking one star off because my pod was very warm and I was too hot to sleep well.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

claudia

Excellent first hostel experience — I will definitely be back!

As a 52-year-old solo traveler from Canada, I was honestly hesitant at first. I wondered if hostels were mostly for younger travelers and whether I would fit in. I booked a private room for two nights… and ended up extending my stay multiple times! I even returned after visiting Nerja because I enjoyed it so much. I truly would have stayed longer if I could.

What made this place so special was the amazing sense of community and how easy it was to meet people. The entire experience felt welcoming, fun, and very well organized.

Highlights of my stay:

• Perfect location — walking distance to all the main landmarks, restaurants, bars, and nightlife in Málaga.

• Incredible community atmosphere with lots of opportunities to connect with other travelers.

• Free nightly workshops and activities, plus optional paid activities. I joined a lovely painting workshop with unlimited wine and had such a memorable time.

• Complimentary amenities including coffee, tea, water, and sangria.

• Beautifully decorated, spotless, and very comfortable spaces.

• Super friendly, caring, and helpful staff who made me feel at home from day one.

• Free luggage storage, even while I traveled away for two days.

• Convenient on-site laundry facilities (€4 wash / €4 dry).

• Free access to their sister hostel with rooftop pool !

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Christine

I like the idea of the pod. Was my first time in an hostel. It was very clean, well maintained. I never had to fight for shower or bathroom. There was 8 pods for two showers and two bathroom. I liked that the showers had a door that lock from ceiling to floor. More privacy than just a shower curtains. I had a windows in my pod. As it is in a very busy street and area, a lot of noise until 3pm. But got used to it quickly. The worse noise was coming from other guests slamming their doors in the middle of the night (every time of the day really). Or speaking loudly at night, even using hair dryer past midnight... it's an hostel after all. You can't expect other guests to be considerate for other guests. Overall, if you are on a budget, I would recommend COEO pod hostel. Location is good, safe, clean and well maintain.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Oliver

Everything is good except to a roommate that never sleeps and keep getting up in and out of the room. Smh

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2026

Neil

Free coffee! Good vibes and private rooms and shared facilities were always clean and tidy

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Chew Har

Clean room, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. It's in the middle of the historic town providing easy access to all the sites and the beach too. The pod within the room provided a sense of privacy, which is great but just be mindful that there are some guests who doesn't have the necessary consideration with their heavy handedness with the doors or being noisy...it is still a hostel after all. I was there for just over a week and really enjoyed my stay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

Harriet

The staff were great, and room clean and quiet. The hostel felt welcoming and friendly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Kymira

Friendly staff, clean, good location. Just right 👍

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Conrad

Great value. Similiar to a hostel, but with privacy of your own room and access to kitchen facilities and solid wifi

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Blessy Maye

Shops nearby

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Julia

Shared washrooms were regularly clean, staff were very helpful with any questions

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Maria Camila

Bueno para un par de días en un lugar central

El servicio fue muy bueno, el personal siempre listo para atender. Súper friendly. Buen valor por el precio para estar un par de días, lo único es que un baño estaba dañado y solo había uno disponible.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Shashank

Fantastic property for Single travellers.Great location. Staff is super helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Aaron

My family (4 adults) stayed in Coeo for our one night in Malaga. The location is perfect. Easy walk to restaurants and area attractions. Far enough off the main drag for quiet sleeping. We had a family room which wasn't large but it used space well.

We also enjoyed the 8 euro breakfast in the morning. I'll stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Livia

Loved the property. Very nice staff.
The pod was perfect for one person. It was very close to eveything in the city

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

A bit noisy from the restaurant on the same street but otherwise clean and comfortable

Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Just a place to sleep

Overall, this wasn’t a bad place to stay as a solo traveler. The location was perfectly situated in downtown Malaga and was very walkable. The shared areas were kept clean and had a boho-type feel to it. The rooms were tiny (if you did a private room)— had to play Tetris to fit 2 suitcases in the room. I took off stars because the wire shelves for clothes in my room was disgusting. Brown crusted something all over the entire thing—not rust. Personally I wouldn’t stay here again, but I think if your a solo traveler that packed light and only need a bed, it works.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2025

Craig

I enjoyed my stay here, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Single pod room has everything I needed for a few nights. Located in an excellent part of the historic Town with many food options. Not too long a walk from the main Train Station either. Highly recommend!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2025

Michael

Clean and comfortable accommodation centrally located, however the cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms requires improvement.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2025

Gabriel

Great clean place. 24h reception and close to everything in the centro histórico.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

Megan

Felt super safe, not too noisy at night. Got everything you could need there and the location is amazing.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2025

Diana

Love it

Love the pod concept. More privacy. The women only section was perfect for my comfort. Had its own bathroom in the section. Clean and comfortable. The only complaint is there is no air circulation and every single person slams their door no matter the time of day.

Self

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2025

Mark

Decent hostel - recommend

Good communication, check-in and everything is nearby to access. Does the job well for a night or two. Toilets and showers outside your rooms.

Great chill out area by reception and very good WIFI.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2024

Ho Bun

A great budget-ish place for young travellers. Pods are quiet enough and generally in good condition.

However the desk dont seem to have socket for working on laptop etc so you ll need to go go the communal areas for that. The stairs to climb up is a particular failure because the ladders are quite thin without much for the feet to balance on. Nevertheless, the location is perfect and the property generally feels well run and looked after despite some occasional scratch marks on walls. Staff are very friendly and there is a lift available to get to other floors

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

MANOJ

Excellent clean and at perfect location

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2024

YIU

Great hostel option, outstanding experience

Great way to stay in a hostel, but still able to reserve some privacy of having my own private room, just sharing the toilet, kitchen and common area. The room is cozy, good ac and comfy bed, noise insulation isn’t so great though but I did have some good sleep with my ear plugs.

The reception girl was so nice and friendly, we had a lovely chat and she was so kind to take me to my room and showed me around.

The experience team has also spent a lots of effort with bringing the guests together with welcome drinks and game nights, I have met some great people at Trivia night, I wish I could stay longer!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Sophie

I had a really great stay here. The pod suited my needs and didn’t feel too small for a short stay. The communal areas were well kept and decorated so nicely! The staff were really friendly and helpful. It’s in a great location with loads of restaurants, cafes, shops nearby.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2024

Ana Claudia

Really enjoyed the ambient, the facilities and the location.
Didn't like the advertising for gluten free food that didn't exist. My breakfast options were limited or none.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Sep 2024

Darren

As a solo traveller looking to explore the area for 48 hours this accommodation provided the ideal base. I booked a lower double pod. I did not plan to spend much time in the hotel so the compact room was fine.

What I liked:
- The bed was comfy and the lack of windows meant it was dark and I got a good nights sleep.
- The shared toilets, sinks and showers were always clean and available - I never had to queue despite the fact 8 rooms (upto 14 people) could have been sharing them.
- Very little noise from neighbouring rooms.

Where it could improve:
- The room needed minor maintenance. The walls were worn and where screws had been removed the touchup was in a different colour
- The aircon temperature was controlled centrally for all rooms. I found the room too hot in the day
- The room only had one physical plug socket and this was at the back of the bed. Whilst the room had 2x USB-A plugs all my devices use USB-C or plugs. The plug socket was unreliable for charging and items had larger items had to stay on the bed whilst charging. Extra sockets are definitely needed in the room.
- There was an odd smell in the room, despite the corridors smelling clean.
- Room lights had energy saving mode and automatically switched off whilst lounging on the bed. This was very annoying as I waited for devices to charge.

Overall the hostel worked for me the limited time I was visiting Malaga but I would not recommend it for couples or people wanting to relax in the room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Rosemary

Great location! Good option for solo travellers for Malaga, the pod was everything you needed. I found I wasn’t waiting for showers or bathroom. Staff were helpful and friendly. I would visit again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Mohamed

Very convenient place to stay for a night or two. Clean bathrooms and rooms

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Jesse R

Great Location and a Good Deal

A nice pod hostel where you can get your own space to secure your belongs while out exploring the city. The staff was extremely nice and helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Carlos

All good, friendly staff and very clean. The single pods are alright, but there’s no airflow/no ac. It was very clammy in the room

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2024

Carol Y.

No-show people.

These people never opened the place for us and we were stranded for several hours. No bueno.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2024

Verified traveler

Great location and nice place to stay.

Friendly staff. Great location. Clean room. Towels provided which was nice as I wasn’t expecting them. The magnetic metal bathroom doors are noisy when they close and it would be good to have a plug socket lower down in the upper pods.

Would definitely stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

Jing

Amazing stay!

Good location, staff were so helpful. They’ve build this Individual rooms and was very comfortably. Highly recommended!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2024

Jing

So far it’s the best hostel I’ve ever stayed!

Good location, staff were so helpful. They’ve build this Individual rooms and was very comfortably. Highly recommended!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2024

majid

City vibes

This place is awesome, ticks all the boxes... really creative ,chilled place.

Stayed there twice now.

What really makes this place awesome is the colleagues, they got happy vibes and are just some of the nicest people.

Thankyou

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2024

Aliticia

I had pleasant stay, staff were very helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2023

Eric

Clean, modern, very comfortable beds. Almost like an upscale pod hostel! The bar downstairs is nice too. The hostel is located in the main tourist area of Malaga so everything is pricey around that area, you'll need to ask staff recommemdations for budget restaurants. Short 5-10 minute walks to the Alcazaba, the Cathedral, Picassos museum, Larios street. Not that close to the airport (you'll have to walk 10-15 mins then take the bus or train) but its close to the intercity train and bus stations. Overall I really recommend it!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2023

Liam

Worth it

Stayed for three nights across a long weekend for the marathon. Location is great, short walk to the train to/from the airport and close to the beach/harbour as well. Pods are certainly small/cosy, but have everything you need. Toilet facilities and showers are well maintained. Common spaces are great, and were often quiet when I was there, with space and the facilities (fridge, toaster, kettle, microwave — all in a kitchenette) to make food and chill out there. Staff were super helpful, my Spanish is awful but they made me feel very at home. Well worth the money!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2023

MOHAMMED

Very friendly staff, cosy pods and right in the heart of the city centre.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2023

Dominic

Nice hostel located in city center, staff are very friendly

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

17 Jun 2023

Zachariah

Bed bugs.

The place looks clean but the bed bugs were a serious problem. Staff is friendly on checkin but turned rude when they had to deal with anything.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2023

Diana

For the price it is so worth it! As a solo woman travelling I was very weary about staying somewhere that wasn’t safe but this place is so secure. You must have a keycard to access the unit where your pod is, as well as a key card for your specific pod. The whole property was extremely clean. Also made me feel safe knowing there is 24/7 desk support.
Front desk also help with booking airport transfers and directions to places.

The showers are private and you are only sharing with people in your unit. There is also a private area WITHIN the shower where you can get dressed if you’re not comfortable walking around your unit in a towel. Toilets were also very large and clean.

It was also a safe space to meet people during my travels. They have a cute little meet up night every evening and it’s such a great opportunity to chat with other travellers.

Lastly, the location is right in the city centre and everywhere is very walkable. During my entire trip I only ordered a taxi to get me to and from the airport. Other than that I walked most of the way.

Overall really amazing place to stay. Staff are so helpful and friendly too.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2022

Chi yin

Ms Chu

Everything is good.only one is not good .the public bathroom should separate women and men .Otherwise feel a bit embarrassing.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2022

AISLING

staff was very helpful and friendly. this place exceeded my expectations. The only con was there was no air conditioning.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2022

Samantha

WOW - My four day stay at this Pod Hostel was nothing short of EXCELLENT -

From the welcome to the farewell was amazing - the staff were attentive to every need and the Hostel itself is unique and full of love - the decor is fresh, modern with a twist of spirituality-the pods are quaint - clean and everything you need from a stay - the icing on the cake - the cherry being the location - close to everything I wanted to see, with the beach within walking distance -
First class - thank you 🙏 I will be back ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

31 Jul 2026

Sandra

I didn’t like it at all.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Arne

De accommodatie is zeer goed verzorgd, het personeel is enorm vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Sommige hostelgenoten zijn luidruchtig ‘s nachts, of het nu in hun slaap is of niet maar aangezien alles dicht op elkaar zit is dat best normaal. De ligging van het hostel is uitstekend. Voor soloreizigers echt een aanrader.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Fatima-ezzahra

Mon séjour a été fantastique au sein de cet établissement

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Lennart

Rummet var väldigt litet, först fick vi ett med stege till överslag men fick uppdaterat till en med säng nere och det var vi nöjda med. Personalen var jättebra och frukosten också. Visste inte att rummet var så litet, hade inte läst detta

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 May 2026

MASAYUKI

予約した部屋は2段ポットの下段という説明でしたが実際はシングルの個室だったのがよかったです。ウェルカムドリンクのサングリアに飲み放題のコーヒーマシンもありました。ただシャワールームが狭くて衣服を置く場所もなく使いづらかったのが残念でした。あと朝の6時に外が騒がしくて起こされたのも嫌でした。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Imad

Situation idéale au centre de la cité historique de Málaga. Proche de tous les lieux d'intérêt, visites commerces, restaurants et lieux de distraction.
Proche des transports et à moins de 10 minutes à pied de la navette de l'aéroport.
Chaîne d'hostels que nous connaissons très bien et que nosu apprécions beaucoup pour le calme, la propreté et les services offerts.
Très bonne literie.
Possibilité de prendre un petit déjeuner pour 8 euros.
Cuisine disponible pour préparer ses repas.
Machine a café disponible à volonté.
Le seul point négatif relevé est que les chambres ne sont pas faites...

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

Kilian

Das Frühstück ist ok, aber sicherlich draußen besser (6 € reicht für einen Kaffee und ein Stück vom lokalen Bäcker). Pod Sauberkeit hätte besser sein können - Duschen und Toiletten waren normal sauber.
Für unter 50 € würde ich wieder buchen, Preise darüber finde ich zu viel.
Das angekündigte Upgrade wurde weder angesprochen noch habe ich eins erhalten.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Irmgard Luise

Insgesamt für Kurztrips nach Málaga sehr zu empfehlen. Die Lage ist top.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Jan

M

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Susanne

Bra läge, fräscht, mycket hjälpsam personal

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Jessica

Everything was very good, the service, the breakfast,the room and alzò the people thank you for everything

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Claes

Kan bara lovorda detta hostel. Ligger extremt centralt. Pod är perfekt för att få enskildhet, och tyst. Allt rent och fint. Bra frukost med serranoskinka, frukt, yoghurt, rostat bröd flingor mm. trevlig personal. Skulle absolut bo här igen.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

Hans

Åt inte frukost! Skulle med ett tidigt flyg.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

RONQUIMEX-Dra Emma

Todo muy bien