Going on holiday to Málaga? See which locations and cities are the best, cheapest and most practical for accommodation in Málaga.
Where to stay in Málaga
Málaga is a fairly large city and with a not-so-connected public transport system, it definitely pays to put some thought into where you stay.
The best location with the most to offer is definitely the historic centre, where you can walk to the vast majority of Malaga's sights and attractions within 15 minutes. Prices in the centre aren't inflated, but thanks to the high competition in the centre, you can find some really interesting deals.
If you prefer to stay by the sea, then the best place is the La Malagueta district with its famous beach of the same name. However, hotel prices here are the highest in the whole of Málaga. An alternative is the more distant Carretera de Cádiz, which stretches along Misericordia beach.
Tips for the best hotels in Malaga
If you don't feel like spending time looking for the best deals, we've selected the best hotels for you in several categories.
Cheapest accommodation
Smaller hotels or private apartments in Málaga offer a double room in the high summer season for about between 44 eur and 59 eur per night. We choose the best of them, of course with bathroom and toilet in the room.
- easyHotel Malaga City Center - The popular easyJet hotel chain offers very basic but clean and modern accommodation close to the port and main station
- Hostal Vidamia - a small hotel offering several types of rooms with a great location in the centre and close to the station
- Hostal Victoria - a clean 2* hotel with the best location between the centre, the port and the station
The golden middle way
Classic better 3* hotels from local and multinational chains start with prices from 2 3 0 eur per night in a 2-bed room. Check out our selection:
- Ibis Malaga Centro Ciudad - low-budget classics you always know what to expect: simple clean rooms and a good central location
- Atarazanas Málaga Boutique Hotel - a modern 3* hotel with good breakfasts between the centre and the harbour
- Hotel Guadalmedina - one of the cheapest 4* hotels of very high quality, plus a good location between the station and the centre
Luxury hotels
Not satisfied with just anything or just want to enjoy the comfort without compromise? There's accommodation for you in Málaga too. The most luxurious hotels in Málaga offer a night in a 2-bed room from 257 eur and the most famous include the 5* Gran Miramar GL by Malagueta Beach or the 5* Soho Boutique Castillo de Santa Catalina on a hill near Gibralfaro Castle with stunning views of the city and the sea.
But for about half the price you can stay in great 4* hotels, such as Soho Boutique Equitativa in the city centre.
Hotel prices in Malaga
The lines above show that smaller hotels can be found in Málaga from about 44 eur per night for 2, private apartments sometimes even below 37 eur. Standard 3* hotels then offer a night in a room from about 92 eur.
Large differences in prices can be observed according to the seasons. While during the summer holidays prices rise by about 15%, during the winter you will have no problem finding even a better quality hotel around 62 eur.
Expect to see the highest prices during the third week of August, when the Málaga Feria takes place and crowds of tourists from all over Andalusia head here.
