Malaga hotels put you in one of Spain’s most enjoyable cities, with a beach a short walk from the old town. Picasso was born here, and the compact historic centre packs in the cathedral, the Picasso Museum, the Moorish Alcazaba fortress and a Roman theatre, with tapas bars on almost every corner. La Malagueta beach and the Muelle Uno port promenade are a few minutes’ walk away.
It suits couples, friends and anyone who wants a city break and a beach in one trip. Stay in the historic centre for the sights and the food, in Soho by the port for galleries and street art, or by La Malagueta for the sea. Spring and autumn are ideal, July and August are hot, and the winter is mild enough for a winter city break. Flights from the UK take about two and three-quarter hours, and the airport is only 15 minutes from the city.
We offer 19 Malaga hotels, from five-star stays by the beach to boutique hotels in the old town. Every one can be booked with flights and transfers as an ATOL-protected package.
Where to stay in Malaga
Malaga is compact, so everywhere below is walkable or a short taxi ride from the old town.
The historic centre
Calle Larios, the cathedral, the Picasso Museum and the Alcazaba are all here, with the Atarazanas market and the best tapas bars. The best base for a first visit.
Soho and the port
The arts district between the centre and the port, with street art, galleries and the Muelle Uno promenade, home to the Centre Pompidou Málaga.
La Malagueta
The city beach, about 15 minutes’ walk from the centre, with seafront hotels, beach bars and sardines grilled on the sand.
Pedregalejo and El Palo
Old fishermen’s quarters east of the centre, with a relaxed seafront promenade and some of the city’s best fish restaurants.
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All 19 Malaga hotels
Malaga has 19 hotels to choose from, 2 of them five-star. Every one is an easy walk or a short ride from the old town.
Malaga 19 hotels
- Santos Gran Hotel Miramar
- Vincci Seleccion Posada del Patio
- Barcelo Malaga Hotel
- Eurostars Malaga
- H10 Croma Malaga
- Hotel Catalonia Malaga
- Hotel Catalonia Puerta Del Mar
- Hotel Mariposa
- Ilunion Malaga
- MS Maestranza
- Malaga Alameda Centro Affiliated By Melia
- NH Malaga
- Only YOU Hotel Malaga
- Palacio Solecio
- Petit Palace Plaza Malaga
- Room Mate Valeria
- Salles Malaga Centro
- Sercotel Rosaleda Malaga
- Vincci Larios Diez Malaga
Best time to visit Malaga
Malaga is a year-round city. March to June and September to November are the best months, warm enough for the beach from May, without the summer crowds. July and August are hot, often around 30°C. Winter days are mild and often sunny, around 17°C, which makes Malaga a good winter city break, although the sea is cool for swimming.
Getting to Malaga
Malaga airport (AGP) is about 8 km from the city centre, around 15 minutes by road, and there is also a train into the centre. There are direct flights from most UK airports, taking about two and three-quarter hours. Our packages include flights and transfers.
Malaga guides
Comparing hotels? Read our guide to the best hotels in Malaga and Seville, or our guide to where to stay in Malaga. To add a beach resort, see where to stay on the Costa del Sol and the best luxury hotels on the Costa del Sol, and for live deals, browse our holiday offers.
Malaga holiday FAQs
Where is the best area to stay in Malaga?
For a first visit, the historic centre puts the cathedral, the Picasso Museum and the best tapas bars on your doorstep. If you want the beach as well, choose La Malagueta, a short walk from the old town. Couples who want a quieter, more local feel often like Pedregalejo.
How far is Malaga airport from the city centre?
About 8 km, or around 15 minutes by road. Our packages include the transfer.
Is Malaga good in winter?
Yes. Daytime temperatures are often around 17°C from December to February, with plenty of sunshine, so it is a popular winter city break. The sea is cool for swimming.
Does Malaga have a beach?
Yes. La Malagueta is the city beach, a short walk from the centre, and there are more beaches to the east at Pedregalejo and El Palo. The Costa del Sol resorts, such as Torremolinos and Benalmádena, are a short drive away.
What are the best things to see in Malaga?
The Alcazaba fortress, Gibralfaro castle, the cathedral, the Picasso Museum and the Roman theatre are all in or above the old town. Add the Atarazanas market, the Muelle Uno promenade and the Centre Pompidou Málaga.
Can I combine Malaga with a beach resort?
Yes. A few nights in the city and a week on the coast is a popular combination, and the Costa del Sol resorts are close by. A Travel Designer can plan both stays in one package.
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