Best places to stay in Malaga
Malaga offers a good choice of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets. The following selection is based on recommendations from friends and locals. Unless otherwise stated, they all offer free wifi. Prices stated are for a double room in low season. Expect to pay at least a third more in high season, possibly more at Easter and during Malaga Fair in August. Breakfast tends to be expensive and if it isn’t included in the price your best bet is to go to a nearby café or bar. Here’s a selection of the best:
Discover Malaga hotels by category
Check out our list of recommended hotels in Malaga. Our list includes something for everyone, whether you’re on a budget, looking to treat yourselves, staying with your family or fancy staying in an unusual location.
Boutique hotels
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Family-firnedly hotels
Several hotels in Malaga offer great family-friendly accommodation with larger rooms and essential extras, especially for younger children. We’ve listed what we think are the best below with a range of locations from city-centre to slightly out of town but right on the beach for extra sand-time. Please mention Guide to Malaga if you book.
Mid-range hotels
If you’re looking for a slightly smaller establishment or a hotel in Malaga that isn’t part of a chain, a boutique hotel could be for you. The following tick our boxes for service and location plus a few extras such as quirky art or absolute peace and quiet. The best boutique hotels in Malaga below come in a range of prices whether you’re on a budget or happy to spend a little bit more. Please mention Guide to Malaga if you book.
Splurge hotels
Several hotels in Malaga offer great family-friendly accommodation with larger rooms and essential extras, especially for younger children. We’ve listed what we think are the best below with a range of locations from city-centre to slightly out of town but right on the beach for extra sand-time. Please mention Guide to Malaga if you book.
Budget hotels
If you’re looking for a slightly smaller establishment or a hotel in Malaga that isn’t part of a chain, a boutique hotel could be for you. The following tick our boxes for service and location plus a few extras such as quirky art or absolute peace and quiet. The best boutique hotels in Malaga below come in a range of prices whether you’re on a budget or happy to spend a little bit more. Please mention Guide to Malaga if you book.
Unusual stays
Several hotels in Malaga offer great family-friendly accommodation with larger rooms and essential extras, especially for younger children. We’ve listed what we think are the best below with a range of locations from city-centre to slightly out of town but right on the beach for extra sand-time. Please mention Guide to Malaga if you book.

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