Hostal Durán

Alora is an old town spread across a hill (so expect a lot of uphill walking). Hostal Duran is close to the centre (& generally everything). I am sure the building has some history to it. Bed was comfortable, the shower hot (eventually-the sign inside the room door requests patience, it will come...and it did!) and I paid a tiny amount extra for a balcony, which i almost spent more time o that in the room! Amazing view.

Being under the Malaga flightpath, you did have planes flying in till late which disrupted sleep and I suspect, due to my own stupidity (leaving the balcony door open at twilight) a couple of little midges got in. From a town perspective, I enjoyed El Yunque & Chismo, but i stopped on a Sun and Mon so they were the two quietest days, so I expect other nights will be busier. I didn't appreciate the youngsters rattling round 'the circuit' on their mopeds, motorbikes, trikes and quads.

The location is very good right in the centre of town in the main square. The staff were excellent, and nothing was too much bother for them.

Nothing.

Excellent location

Hostal Duran was everything I hoped for, expected and more... I didn't order breakfast but there's a south-east facing terrace with table and chairs, and a fabulous aspect to the hills and castle, the air full of birdsong, so order or bring your own - either way it's a great spot at any time of day. I had the middle of three terraces, not huge, but well proportioned for the room (and the price). I think I was the only one in these rooms at the time so it was very private and peaceful. The view to the castle is fabulous and the walk is equally rewarding. You can play 'spot my balcony'. Not as easy as you might think... The room is basic, spotlessly clean, with a comfortable bed and plenty of hot water. I saw a criticism about toiletries - there were small sachets of shower gel/champu. I didn't have to ask for more, but I have no doubt they would have been provided happily. My advice - if you need anything else, just bring it yourself or go out and buy it. The welcome on arrival was warm and friendly as was the farewell on leaving. I can't recommend Hostal Duran highly enough. Just don't book 105 when I want to stay!

I wouldn't fault it. For a traditional hostal, it's faultless. Clean, comfortable, welcoming and inexpensive. If that's what you're looking for, then this is ideal. If not, then there are other places, but don't dismiss it. Possibly the only fault could be the AC/heating, but as I needed neither I won't score...