Best Hotels To Stay In The Historic Centre Of Malaga

The most important decision when booking a trip to Malaga is choosing the right hotel. Whilst you may decide on a hotel by the photos, it is crucial to select a hotel close to the best attractions. I have selected some of the very best hotels to stay in the historic centre of Malaga. I will explain in detail not only about the hotel, but more importantly what can you see within easy walking distance. There is nothing better than leaving your hotel and being surrounded by the best attractions and restaurants that Malaga offers.

Hotel Atarazanas Malaga, One Of The Best Hotels To Stay In The Centre Of Malaga

A great option to stay when visiting Malaga. The Hotel Atarazanas is beautifully decorated with a modern twist on art deco design. The hotel has a three-star rating, however thanks to a recent upgrade it feels much superior. Modern rooms, plasma TV, air conditioning and minutes to most of Malagas best loved attractions. There is a buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a bar / cafeteria. If you are getting back late or need a snack to eat, the hotel has 24 hour vending machines. Overall the Hotel Atarazanas is one of the best hotels to stay in Malaga.

Which sights and attractions are near the Hotel Atarazanas? Must outside the hotel is the Atarazanas market. A great place to mingle with locals and try the local produce. Calle Larios is just a 5-minute walk. The Picasso Museum, Malaga Cathedral, and Calle Granada are about 8 minutes walk from the hotel. A bit further away is the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre. You can reach these monuments within 10 minutes.

What we like about the Hotel Atarazanas: Modern art deco touches, great rooms, decent prices, under a 10-minute walk from most attractions. The hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Malaga Centro Alameda train station, perfect if you are arriving from Malaga Airport. I find the staff at this hotel, not only friendly, but very professional. They will make you feel at home!

Inside the Hotel Atarazanas Malaga

Hotel Mariposa Soho, A Great Boutique Hotel In The Heart Of Malaga

A really lovely boutique hotel in the heart of the vibrant Soho district of Malaga. The rooms are fantastic, enjoy the rooftop terrace and stay within minutes from all the city’s best sights. This 4-star hotel has paid attention to detail in every aspect of its design. The outside of the building is quite spectacular also, with lush green plants all over the building. The hotel calls this the vertical garden. One of the highlights of this hotel is the quality of their rooms.

The hotel Mariposa is located on a quiet street but with plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby. The Alcazaba is under 800 meters away and Malaga Cathedral is about a 5-minute walk. You will find Calle Larios and the historic centre of Malaga within a few minutes walk. The hotel Mariposa has received excellent ratings and is a popular mid-price hotel in Malaga.

What we like about the Hotel Mariposa: Great rooms, fantastic roof top terrace, excellent location , walking distance to most of Malaga’s attractions and a few minutes from the historic centre of Malaga.

Hotel Mariposa Soho Malaga

Hotel Don Curro, fantastic location in the historic centre of Malaga

The hotel Don Curro is a great option for those looking for the perfect location. Situated in the historic centre of Malaga, the hotel is just a minute walk from Malaga Cathedral. You have Calle Larios a few meters away and plenty of restaurants nearby. The Malaga tourist information office is only a couple of minutes from the hotel. The rooms are modern, and the hotel offers breakfast for an additional charge.

One of just a handful of hotels that I would say offers the best location for visiting Malaga. Most of the city’s most iconic sights are within a 5-minute walk. The great thing also about the hotel Don Curro is you have everything on your door step. The Malaga Centro Alameda train station is about 400 meters away along the Avda Alameda.

What we like about the Hotel Don Curro: Perfect location, in the heart of the historic centre, most sights under a 5-minute walk.

One of the rooms at the Hotel Don Curro Malaga

TOC Hostel Malaga, best budget option for Malaga’s Historic Centre

The moment you enter TOC Hostel, you feel you are in a 4-star hotel, not a hostel. A reformed large traditional Andalusian house, it is where modernity meets tradition. If you are traveling to Malaga on a budget, you can opt for shared dorms. This would be the most cost-effective way to stay at the hostel. If you have a bit more to spend, you can reserve a full room with a private bathroom. This option would make your stay here feel more like a hotel experience. The hostel features a shared communal kitchen, ideal for fixing a quick snack or preparing breakfast.

TOC Hostel is located close to Plaza de la Constitucion in the historic centre of Malaga. Its fantastic position places you within 10 minutes walk from the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre. Malaga Cathedral is only 5 minutes away, and you are just 2 minutes from Calle Granada, a bustling street with some great restaurants. The Carmen Thyssen museum is merely a couple of hundred meters from the hostel.

What we like about TOC Hostel: Feels like a boutique hotel, different price options based on room or dorm, close to everything.

Andalusian patio inside the TOC Hostel Malaga

EXE Museos Hotel, Enjoy The Roof Top Pool

The highlight pf this hotel has to be its amazing rooftop pool. Imagine taking a plunge in a pool from the top pf the historic centre of Malaga. If you stay at the EXE Museos, that’s precisely what you can do. The hotel offers modern rooms with air conditioning and plasma TVs. There is also a great breakfast buffet to enjoy before you head out and enjoy everything Malaga has to offer.

The hotel is located in the heart of the historic centre of Malaga. Most of the sights can be reached within 10 minutes from the hotel. Malaga Cathedral is around 400 meters away and the Carmen Thyssen museum just a minute’s walk. Plaza de la Constitucion and Calle Larios can be reached in under 5 minutes.

What we like about the EXE Museos Hotel: The rooftop pool, proximity to most attractions, vibrant area of Malaga.

Rooftop pool at the EXE Museos Hotel Malaga

Ibis Centre, A Hotel That Can Offer Good Prices

Like most people, I have used Ibis hotels before, and you know what you will be getting. Comfortable rooms with comfy beds, good facilities and helpful staff. The Ibis Centre hotel is a 2-star hotel just on the outskirts of the historic centre. The hotel offers good value and there can be many good deals to be found. The historic centre of Malaga is just over a foot bridge outside the hotel that crosses over the dry river.

The hotel Ibis centre is located just outside the historic centre of Malaga. The Alcazaba and Roman Theatre can be reached in under 15 minutes on foot. Malaga Cathedral and most other parts of the historic centre of Malaga you should get to within a 10-minute walk. Malaga Centro Alameda train station is about 5 minutes away.

What we like about the Ibis Centre Hotel: Good value, comfy beds, modern rooms, cafeteria and vending machines.

Ibis Centre Hotel Malaga

Novotel Suites, Large Rooms That Offer A Self Catering Option

A family-friendly and pet-friendly hotel, 10 minutes from the historic centre of Malaga. Each suite offers a small kitchen with fridge, cooker, and microwave. This offers you the chance to prepare breakfast and meals in your hotel room. The rooms are modern, soundproofed and very comfortable. There is a fitness centre for those that want to keep in shape whilst enjoying their visit to Malaga.

This hotel is a practical option if you are travelling as a family. By preparing your meals, you can save money on eating out. The hotel is between 10 and 15 minutes walk from the majority of the historic centers main attractions. El Corte Ingles department store is just a 5-minute walk from the Novotel Suites Hotel.

What we like about the Novotel Suites Hotel: Small kitchen, pet freindly, fitness centre and spacious soundproofed rooms.

A typical suite at the Novotel Suites Malaga

Ibis Budget Malaga, Low Cost Hotel Minutes From The Historic Centre

The Obis Budget Hotel is a one-star hotel that offers everything you need at a cheap price. The rooms are small and basic, but ideal if you are looking to visit Malaga on a budget. There is a cafeteria, vending machines and 24 hour reception. The hotel offers a good price / comfort ratio.

The Ibis Budget Hotel is joined on to the Novotel suits. So most of the attractions would take the same time walking as from the hotel above. As a conclusion, the Ibis Budget offers comfortable rooms at a good price. Considering hotel prices in Malaga can be expensive, it will suit those on a tight budget.

What we like about the Ibis Budget Hotel: Good low cost option, comfortable rooms, not to far from the historic centre.

Basic, but comfortable rooms at the Ibis Budget Malaga

Conclusion

All the hotels featured in this article offer quality accommodation options for different budgets. All the hotels are reasonably large and offer a range of services expected in a city hotel. We certainly recommend that you research further each option to find which hotel is suitable for your needs.

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