Malacuna Birmingham

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hostel near Royal Birmingham Society of Artists

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lounge
Shared fridge, microwave
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

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92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham, England, B3 1RJ
  • Place, St. Paul's Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

The Suite

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Loft

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

6 Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Birmingham

Heart of Birmingham.At this Birmingham City Centre hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and St. Paul's Church. Coffin Works and Chamberlain Clock are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Victoria Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bullring & Grand Central - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul's Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Station - 11 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Brewery Snowhill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel Store by Attic - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Actress & Bishop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wolf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baguette du Maison - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Malacuna Birmingham

3-star Victorian hostel near Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
As a guest of Malacuna Birmingham, you'll find multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Malacuna Birmingham also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

This Victorian Birmingham hostel is smoke free.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Malacuna Birmingham offers 37 accommodations with portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature premium bedding. This Birmingham hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
All guests must show a valid photo identification document at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a deposit of GBP 25 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 33 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 1 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: GBP 25 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: GBP 4 (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Air conditioning and electricity are not provided
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Air conditioning and electricity are not provided. Parties and events are allowed on site. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 15640070

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Malacuna Birmingham.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Malacuna Birmingham Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 233 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ademola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Lack of maintanence
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good vslue
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alfie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lord Ahsan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
We did not like the bedroom. It was closed off room. There was no blackout curtains. The wall was not completed and dirt on pillowcases.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dagmara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I ahve stayed in many hostels around the world and this was definietly one of the worst. Room and bed were comfortable but the shared bathroom (which was not clear at the time of booking) was disgusting, the lock on the toilet was broken and despite me mentioning it to two members of staff nothing was done across the three days I was there. On the Saturday morning I went to use the bathroom to find it covered in urine. The walls were paper thin which meant being kept awake as people came back from evenings out but also by the incredibly noisy cleares first thing in the morning. The walk from the center to the hostel felt unsafe due to the underpasses and large amount fo homeless people on route. The price was only slightly less than the hotel around the corner whihc also offered breakfast. I will definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BISMARK

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grim, dirty room amd poor service. Avoid.

From check-in, the customer service was poor. The room was dirty, stains on the walls and ceiling. No openable window for fresh air, and a broken fan provided. Bedside lamp broken, no towels provided as standard. Don’t be fooled by the photos, this is one of the worst rooms you can stay in.
Ceiling stains
Broken lamp
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joann

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirpal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall 9.5/10!

The gentleman on reception on the night of 5th July was very friendly and welcoming and was keen to engage in conversation which was nice. We were worried about checking in after the allotted time due to a concert which finished late but this was of no issue whatsoever. He advised us that unfortunately no food was served there but pointed us in the direction of a nearby takeaway. As we didnt arrive until 1.30am we literally just used to room to sleep, which I did very easily. The double private room we were given was basic which is all we beeded, but very spacious which was lovely. It also had a very spacious en suite with shower. The location was about a 20 minute walk from where we we parked in the Q-Park mailbox carpark on Royal Mail street, although I would probably just advise getting a taxi there as it's only about £6. The only negative would be that the girl on reception the following morning wasn't very friendly and seemed a little abrupt. She wasn't helpful at all either, when we asked if she had any local taxi firm numbers she just said no I don't but you can use Uber. I was quite surprised that sheb was so unwilling to help. Obviously if we used Uber services we would have no need to ask, but we do not use them or the app, hence why we needed a number for a taxi firm. She just left us to sit in the lobby area whilst we looked for a number online outselves. Maybe it would have been helpful to have a list of phone numbers for reputable taxi firms at reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

daniel

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There was nothing I liked .. it was awful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Damian

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a economical 'boutique' hotel - it's just a broken down hostel that's trading on flattering outdated pics and reviews, and hiding info in small print (or nowhere at all) to 'Ryanair' extra money from its guests. Like a Tinder fraudster, the pics for this hotel are VERY old. Looks lovely online, but the reality is peeling paint, walls with holes in them, one dirty crumbling shower cubicle and a broken, littered, toilet for a dozen rooms, and hidden costs they only tell you about when you arrive. The staff are pleasant, but must struggle under the weight of disappointed residents and lack of upkeep from the hotel company, We were tricked by fake pics and reviews that date back to the previous more-careful owner (Selina Hotels); and dynamic pricing - paying almost £130 for a room that's normally around £50 (because it was a peak weekend in Birmingham).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was very small, it needed a lot of upgrading, there was a missing window pane which gave the impression of it being unsafe but the room was very clean and a comfortable double bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hansraj

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025