friend and I visited Marbella for a wedding and some sun. We decided to stay in old town and found this Hostal on booking.com that had great reviews and you cannot beat a $55 euro a night stay. The Hostal was hard to find, we probably asked 10 people directions before we found it in a small alley street in... More

We were expecting a very basic hotel but it was clean with a specious large comfortable bed and everything one could want for a one night break. We were in one of the front rooms overlooking the street but it was fairly quiet. I would definately recommend this place for travellers More

This was my third time staying at El Gallo since last October and everytime I am treated with the same great hospitality and kindess of the staff. The room as ever was really clean and serviced everyday, There have also been improvements to the rooms since my first stay. Sattelite TV with an english channel has been added plus tea... More

What a great little hostal this is.I've just spent 4 nights there and have been MOST impressed by the friendly spanish family that run it. They go out of their way to make you welcome and comfortable and the place is immaculate!. The restaurant is exetremley good value and I eat there on every evening paying about 19 euros for... More

Just returned from a short break in Marbella.Excellent place to stay. Near Orange Square. Short walk to the sea front. Eat in the hostal. Food is excellent and much cheaper than those around the Square. Try Prawns Pil Pil,any of the fish dishes and the meatballs.Owners very helpful and friendly. Lovely room. Ours had a fridge which was handy.Stop for... More

The hotel is situated in the old center of Marbella, in a lovely small street, where you can pass with your car, but not park. I paid 5,6 euro for a taxi from the busstation at night. The taxidriver knew the hostal. Otherwise you can ask to take you to Plaza Santa Cristo which is nearby or you can go... More

I didn't pay much for my two nights in this hotel so I wasn't expecting much. But I was pleasantly surprised. Finding it is not easy. I was driving around southern Spain so arrived in Marbella by car. And my sat-nav tried to take me down some seriously narrow streets. I eventually abandoned the car and walked the last 100... More