La Merced Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Plaza de la Merced which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city
La Merced
Plaza de la Merced featuring heritage architecture, a square or plaza and outdoor art
La Merced
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Popular places to visit

Plaza de la Merced

Plaza de la Merced

This magnificent plaza at the heart of Málaga’s Old Town is steeped in history but full of life, a popular meeting spot for visitors and locals alike.

Plaza de la Merced
Torrijos Monument

Torrijos Monument

Learn about the local history of Málaga with a stop at Torrijos Monument. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

Torrijos Monument
Malagueta Beach which includes a coastal town, a beach and swimming

Malagueta Beach

Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.

Malagueta Beach
Port of Malaga featuring a city and night scenes

Port of Malaga

One of Spain’s most popular cruise ports is a great place to experience the atmosphere and history of lively, welcoming Málaga.

Port of Malaga
Picasso Museum Malaga showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Picasso Museum Malaga

Inside the grand Palacio de Buenavista is a comprehensive tribute to the life of Picasso, from his childhood in Málaga to his days as an artistic master.

Picasso Museum Malaga
Malaga Cathedral which includes religious aspects, interior views and heritage architecture

Málaga Cathedral

The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.

Málaga Cathedral

Activities

Mysterious Malaga Night Tour with Private Guide

Mysterious Malaga Night Tour with Private Guide

AU$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mysterious Malaga Night Tour with Private Guide
The Genuine Malaga Wine & Tapas Tour

The Genuine Malaga Wine & Tapas Tour

AU$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Genuine Malaga Wine & Tapas Tour
Picasso’s Malaga: City Exploration Game

Picasso Quest Experience in Malaga

AU$14
per adult
Picasso Quest Experience in Malaga
Malaga essentials

Malaga essentials

AU$108
per adult
Malaga essentials
Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

AU$135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs
Go local for a day!

Go local for a day!

AU$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Go local for a day!
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Our pick of the best La Merced Hotel Deals

Hotel Well and Come Malaga

Hotel Well and Come Malaga

4 out of 5
Calle Madre de Dios 19, Málaga
The price is AU$305 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$305
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews)
"Staff were so lovely hotel is beautiful"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hotel Well and Come Malaga
Graffiti Suites El Museo

Graffiti Suites El Museo

3.5 out of 5
Calle Madre de Dios 11, Calle Alamos 37, Málaga
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (588 reviews)
"This is the best apart-hotel we have ever stayed in! Beautiful apartment with high ceilings and stocked with everything we could need. It even had a water filter that would give you hot or cold water! Location was fantastic, staff at 24 hr front desk were friendly and helpful and there was a beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

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Graffiti Suites El Museo
Casa Letran GuestHouse

Casa Letran GuestHouse

1 out of 5
C. San Juan de Letrán 11, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$111 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$111
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are located ...
7/10 Good! (32 reviews)
We had a great stay!
"We stayed June 2025 and we genuinely had an amazing stay. The value for money was the best we had in Spain and we were pleasantly surprised with how light and airy the room was. Bathroom was shared but we didn't bump into anyone during our stay. Air con works well and the terrace on the roof is lovely. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Casa Letran GuestHouse
Gran hotel Miramar GL

Gran hotel Miramar GL

5 out of 5
Paseo Reding, 22, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$614 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$614
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful building , exterior and interior. Lobby is decorated with moorish architecture style one will see in Alhambra, Granada. It’s is a beach front hotel with pool perfect for summer hot days! Very clean and comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Gran hotel Miramar GL
Hotel Málaga Vibes

Hotel Málaga Vibes

3.5 out of 5
C. Gregorio Allegri S/N, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$189 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$189
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (255 reviews)
"The hotel was new and clean the rooftop is cute, its just in an odd spot off the freeay with a weird empy lot close by."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Hotel Málaga Vibes
Hotel ILUNION Malaga

Hotel ILUNION Malaga

4 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado, 10, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$257 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$257
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Loved our stay. Very clean rooms and absolutely accessible location."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel ILUNION Malaga
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Other neighbourhoods around La Merced

Port of Malaga showing general coastal views, boating and a marina

Málaga Centro

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are a few top attractions in Málaga Centro. Hop around the city on the metro at La Marina Station or La Malagueta Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning cathedral and captivating waterfront views.

Málaga Centro
Gibralfaro Castle showing mist or fog, heritage architecture and a city

Monte de Gibralfaro

If you're spending some time in Monte de Gibralfaro, Gibralfaro Castle and Mirador de Gibralfaro are top sights worth seeing.

Monte de Gibralfaro
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Segalerva

While Segalerva may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach.

Segalerva
Tajo\'s Tree-Lined Avenue showing a park

Ensanche Centro

While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.

Ensanche Centro
Malagueta Beach featuring signage and a sandy beach

La Malagueta

Pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few things travellers love about La Malagueta. Sights like Malagueta Beach and Muelle Uno are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Málaga area at La Malagueta Station.

La Malagueta
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SoHo

While you're in SoHo, take in top sights like Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.

SoHo

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