Málaga and Seville are two of Spain’s most rewarding cities. Málaga combines world-class museums, tapas bars and a city beach with winter sunshine, while Seville is the romantic heart of Andalucía, with the Real Alcázar, flamenco and orange-scented plazas. They are easy to combine by train in under two hours.
These eleven hotels are the ones our guests rate most highly, six in Málaga and five in Seville.
You’ll find on this page
- Quick verdicts and a comparison table of every hotel
- Málaga: six top hotels
- Seville: five top hotels
- Combining the two cities
- Answers to the questions we’re asked most
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincci Larios Diez Malaga | Malaga, Malaga City | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.9/5 | No |
| H10 Croma Malaga | Malaga, Malaga City | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.7/5 | No |
| Room Mate Valeria | Malaga, Malaga City | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.7/5 | No |
| Only YOU Hotel Malaga | Malaga, Malaga City | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.6/5 | No |
| Palacio Solecio | Malaga, Malaga City | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.6/5 | No |
| Santos Gran Hotel Miramar | Malaga, Malaga City | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.5/5 | No |
| Hesperia Sevilla | Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport) | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.7/5 | No |
| Gran Melia Colon | Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport) | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast, Half Board | 4.6/5 | No |
| NH Collection Sevilla | Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport) | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.4/5 | No |
| Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza | Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport) | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.4/5 | No |
| Petit Palace Santa Cruz | Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport) | 4★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.3/5 | No |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
Málaga
Museums, tapas and a city beach, with mild winters and around 300 sunny days a year.
Vincci Larios Diez Malaga
- Malaga, Malaga City
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Vincci Larios Diez has a rooftop terrace with extraordinary views over the city and elegant, comfortable rooms, about 900 metres from Gibralfaro Castle.
Best for: City views
H10 Croma Malaga
- Malaga, Malaga City
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
H10 Croma Málaga has a swanky rooftop bar with panoramic views and an outdoor pool with city views, next to the Atarazanas central market.
Best for: Foodies
Room Mate Valeria
- Malaga, Malaga City
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Room Mate Valeria is a modern boutique hotel overlooking the port, with a rooftop bar and plunge pool, about 300 metres from Calle Larios.
Best for: Port and rooftop
Only YOU Hotel Malaga
- Malaga, Malaga City
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Only YOU Hotel Málaga has a rooftop pool and lounge and elegantly designed rooms, about 600 metres from the Picasso Museum.
Best for: Style
Palacio Solecio
- Malaga, Malaga City
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Palacio Solecio is a luxury hotel in a historic building with a stylish restaurant, just 100 metres from the Picasso Museum.
Best for: History and food
Santos Gran Hotel Miramar
- Malaga, Malaga City
- 5-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.5/5
Five-star Santos Gran Hotel Miramar has Belle Époque elegance, two outdoor pools, a chill-out area with sea views and a heavenly spa.
Best for: Grand luxury
Seville
Palaces, flamenco and tapas, and one of the most beautiful old towns in Spain.
Hesperia Sevilla
- Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport)
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.7/5
Hesperia Sevilla has Moorish-modern décor, an outdoor pool area and comfortable, spacious rooms, about 1.5 km from the Real Alcázar.
Best for: A pool in summer
Gran Melia Colon
- Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport)
- 5-star
- Half Board
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
Five-star Gran Meliá Colón, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is a historic hotel with stylish, sophisticated décor, about 400 metres from Calle Sierpes.
Best for: Luxury
NH Collection Sevilla
- Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport)
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.4/5
NH Collection Sevilla has a spacious outdoor pool, contemporary décor and modern, comfortable rooms.
Best for: Space and value
Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza
- Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport)
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.4/5
Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza has an authentic style, a picturesque courtyard and a charming rooftop pool and terrace, about 600 metres from the Setas de Sevilla.
Best for: Andalusian charm
Petit Palace Santa Cruz
- Seville City, Seville (Jerez airport)
- 4-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.3/5
Petit Palace Santa Cruz is a historic building with an indoor courtyard and complimentary bike hire, about 500 metres from Seville Cathedral.
Best for: The old quarter
Combining the two cities
Fast trains link Málaga and Seville in around two hours, so a twin-centre break is easy: two or three nights in each. Many guests add Granada for the Alhambra or Córdoba for the Mezquita. A Travel Designer can put the whole trip together.
How we chose these hotels
We sell 19 hotels in Málaga and 12 in Seville. For each city we chose the hotels our guests rate most highly on TripAdvisor, with a central location or a standout feature such as a rooftop pool. Every hotel can be booked with us as an ATOL-protected package with flights. Prices change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability.
When to go and getting there
Spring (March to May) and autumn (October and November) are ideal. Seville’s Holy Week processions and April Fair are spectacular. Summer is very hot, especially in Seville, often above 35 °C, so a hotel with a pool is a must. Málaga is mild in winter, around 17 °C. Flights to Málaga take around two and three-quarter hours from the UK, and the city centre is about 15 minutes from the airport. For Seville, our packages fly to Jerez, about an hour and a quarter away.
Things to do and what to eat
Málaga: the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle, the Centre Pompidou, the Atarazanas market and La Malagueta beach. Seville: the Real Alcázar, the cathedral and Giralda tower, Plaza de España, the Barrio Santa Cruz, and a flamenco show in Triana. Eat espetos (grilled sardines) in Málaga and salmorejo, jamón ibérico and tapas crawls in Seville, with a glass of sherry from nearby Jerez.
Frequently asked questions
Is Málaga or Seville better for a city break?
Málaga for museums, a beach and winter sun; Seville for romance, history and flamenco. Combine both if you can.
How long is the train from Málaga to Seville?
Around two hours.
When is the best time to visit Seville?
Spring and autumn. Summer is very hot.
How long is the flight to Málaga?
About two and three-quarter hours from the UK.
Find your Málaga and Seville holiday
Search live prices with flights and transfers, all ATOL protected, or ask a Travel Designer to compare these hotels.
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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
