Malacuna Birmingham

3.0 star property
Victorian hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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92-95 Livery Street, Birmingham, England, B3 1RJ
  • Victoria Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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Room options

Loft

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

6 Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed 8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

8 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

The Suite

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 10 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

Located in Birmingham City Centre, Malacuna Birmingham is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and St. Paul's Church. This 37-room, 3-star hostel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Victoria Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • International Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bullring & Grand Central - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Itihaas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Barrel Store by Attic - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Wolf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Indian Brewery Snowhill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Actress & Bishop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Malacuna Birmingham

Victorian hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Malacuna Birmingham features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and access to locker space. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a TV in a common area, and a vending machine.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding. Portable fans are also standard. Weekly housekeeping is available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe / Bar
  • Cafe Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

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 fee: GBP 15
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Pet weight must not exceed 55 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: GBP 4 (or guests may bring their own)

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

You need to know

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
Property Registration Number 15640070

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Air conditioning and electricity are not provided.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • No alcohol is permitted at Malacuna Birmingham.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Birmingham Hatters
Birmingham Hatters Hostel
Birmingham Hostel
Hatters Birmingham
Hatters Birmingham Hostel
Hatters Hostel
Hatters Hostel Birmingham
Hostel Birmingham
Hostel Hatters Birmingham
Hatters Hostel -Birmingham Hotel Birmingham

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Malacuna Birmingham?

This hostel is situated in Birmingham City Centre within a short 15-minute walk of Utilita Arena Birmingham and also 17 minutes on foot from The Mailbox. You'll also find Bullring & Grand Central and Broad Street within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Malacuna Birmingham?

As of Jun 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malacuna Birmingham on Jun 22, 2025 start from $49.98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Malacuna Birmingham?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Malacuna Birmingham have a casino at the property?

No, Malacuna Birmingham doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Malacuna Birmingham?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Malacuna Birmingham a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Malacuna Birmingham have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Malacuna Birmingham have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Malacuna Birmingham serves breakfast for a surcharge at Cafe Bar.

Does Malacuna Birmingham allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Malacuna Birmingham for a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Malacuna Birmingham?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Malacuna Birmingham?

The closest major airport to Malacuna Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX), which is 16.7 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Coventry (CVT), which is around 19.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Malacuna Birmingham?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Malacuna Birmingham.

Malacuna Birmingham Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 161 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

swapnil prakash

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower was out of order and the toilet was not clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable

We totally enjoyed the time we stayed in the PHhostel with the three staff we saw, very friendly, funny and very helpful when we needed anything. We only had one issue we didn’t like and that was the bathroom situation as each time we went to it, we found it to be dirty, no toilet roll or very messy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Okechukwu Adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although it was a day trip, I had a good time lodging at PH Hostel. Maybe because of my height, the beds were small for me lol. Overall, it was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AKSHAY

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

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

10/10 Excellent

Yi Ching Vengi

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

2/10 Terrible

Sikandar Ul Islam

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Clean comfy base

Staff very helpful and friendly at check in. Got to honest wasn’t expecting a lot with it being a hostel but it was great. Rooms could just do with a good clean. But it was warm and comfortable providing a good base for visiting Birmingham. Just do homework on where to park if travelling by car.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Great value, as good as a hotel. Lovely decor.

Booked one of the rooms. Incredibly good value. Nice toiletries in bathroom and bed was comfortable. £4 towel offer a good deal and great way to reduce environmental impact. Only downside was the front door opening and closing was very loud - I think the room was right above it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mihai Catalin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel for 4 nights, while I was working away from home. I booked to have an en-suite so I can have my own personal space and bathroom. Room was relatively clean - nothing to comment. Staff service was friendly but not very useful - I had no heating in my bathroom since I have arrived. It was freezing cold. I have mentioned it to the staff the next day and a ticket was raised for someone to come the following day. Not very useful as I wasn't there for a long time. I have also mentioned that there was a slight leak from that same bathroom radiator that wasn't working but they didn't seem to care. The person who supposedly came to look at the heating didn't do anything to make it work and the leak was still there, wasn't even wiped clean. Property conditions was poor but facilities were decent - as stated above, the bathroom heater wasn't working but the heating in the room was insufficient, while the heater was on max 24/7. During the nights I was freezing cold with the radiator being slightly warm to the tough. The windows dont even close properly and the wood on the windows is rotting. Besides those things, everything was of a liveable quality. Outside the room, they have a kitchen (where the microwave is very useful to get cheaper meal), common area, a few classes a week and it is warm overall. The area around the hotel also seems quite dangerous. A lot of homeless people, glass from broken windows and closest car park with shocking reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bidolf Besong

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Anya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, quirky hostel in a convenient location by the Jewellery Quarter. Great value for money with friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of places to charge phones etc and good quality WiFi. Only improvement I'd suggest is the beds, which were roomy but not the most comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jabed

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I personally believe that they need more improvement such as water stuck in the sink , no bin inside room but toilet have one, heating is not good, extended heating not central heating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mojdeh

Liked: Cleanliness

M. Solgi

It was a nice place to stay. Close to the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was as expected great location great price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Meso

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heater doesn’t work, lights didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prerna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ms Alison

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

A desk and En-suite bathroom is just for business

As I wanted to get a hotel closer to the NEC than my relatives in the area I checked out Hotels.com and found this hostel near Snow Hill. When I checked the address I realised that I had stayed there when it was called Hatters and a previous name which I have forgotten. Each time I have stayed this hostel seems to have changed its name and improved the facilities. It has changed what I think was a Victorian factory into an almost 5 star HOSTEL. The Gentleman on reception already honoured my request to give me a bottom bunk in a room with less steps because I am 75 and too short to climb into a top bunk. When I got to my 6 bed all female dorm I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was also had a very clean En-suite bathroom. As I was tired and the shower was being used I went to bed in the most comfortable spacious bottom bunk bed I can remember using for ages. Spotlessly clean with reasonable headroom, two plugs and 2 working USB chargers is fantastic for business travelliers on a budget. The shelf was convinient but not quite large enough for everything I needed to charge and my drinks bottle which dropped off and fell into the gap between the bed and the wall. Luckily the bottle was closed and recovered quickly. After a hectic day at the NEC I decided not to go and pay the extra for a bath towel but closed my privacy curtain and continued doing business using the bedside lamp. A shelf 10 cm (6”) wide to keep all my business items falling down could help.
Desk and door to En-suite
Wash basin and shelf for toiletries
Separate clean toilet
Clean shower cubicle that a roommate said was the best she had in a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

very expensive for a hostel. not worth it.

Decent location, less than 20 minute walk to the train station. I stayed on the second floor, in a single room and there must have been at least 10 rooms on the same floor. Based on the people I've seen, there must have been some rooms that had multiple beds. That said, I was surprised that there was only one shared bathroom with just one toilet and one shower. The night started out quiet. It was a Saturday so naturally people were partying, and started rolling into the hostel around 2-3am, being pretty loud, which is expected for a hostel. As my room was beside the bathroom, I quickly learned how thin the walls were. Some of the young kids were super drunk, stomping back and forth between the bathroom and their room, talking loudly. I tried to fall back asleep but couldn't and eventually got up to use the bathroom. One guy was passed out, so I had to go use the main lobby bathroom. I told the person at reception, and he went right away to check on the guy in the bathroom and told the guys to quiet down, which they did eventually. In the morning when I checked out, I told the receptionist that there was vomit in the shower and toilet, and she didn't seem to care. If I had paid $50 for the room, I'd shrug it off, but this came to $150 (about 82 GBP) a night which was totally not worth it. Single rooms should be separated from the mixed dorm rooms, perhaps on a different floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024