Málaga Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Port of Malaga showing a marina, general coastal views and boating
Port of Malaga showing modern architecture and a marina
Malaga Cathedral featuring a park, a city and flowers
Málaga Centro
Malaga Cathedral featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

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

Malagueta Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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
Alcazaba featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Alcazaba

4/5(12 reviews)

Explore the lavishly decorated residence of Moorish sultans and other rulers in this thousand-year-old fortress built on the remains of a Roman settlement.

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

Málaga Cathedral

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

Málaga Cathedral
Calle Larios

Calle Larios

During your visit to Malaga Historic Centre, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Calle Larios. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Calle Larios

Activities

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Complete Tour

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train

AU$49
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Scenic Train
From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey

From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

AU$103
per adult
From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour
Picture 1 for Activity From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

AU$58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar
The best moments

Morocco: Tangier Private Tour from Malaga & Tarifa. All Inclusive

AU$534
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Morocco: Tangier Private Tour from Malaga & Tarifa. All Inclusive
From Málaga: Marbella, Mijas y Puerto Banús Guided Tour

From Málaga: Marbella, Mijas y Puerto Banús Guided Tour

AU$86
per adult
From Málaga: Marbella, Mijas y Puerto Banús Guided Tour
From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour

From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour

AU$121
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Málaga Centro Hotel Deals

Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
4 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado, 10, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$321 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$321
6 July - 7 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great weekend break with underground parking for hire car 19 euros a day but as flights were late we could use indoor/ outdoor pool and showers. Gave us towels and we left later on so it was very convenient. We didn’t eat there but was a short walk into city."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Gran hotel Miramar GL
Gran hotel Miramar GL
5 out of 5
Paseo Reding, 22, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$615 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$615
20 July - 21 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing!! I highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Gran hotel Miramar GL
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
3 out of 5
Paseo de Reding, 19, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$188 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$188
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"A little dated but we enjoyed our time. Other reviews commented on noise. No problem for us. Only spent 1 night as Malaga was expensive."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Málaga Hotel Eliseos
H10 Croma Malaga
H10 Croma Malaga
4 out of 5
Calle Prim, 246, Málaga, Malaga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$426 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$426
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (577 reviews)
"Great hotel, clean modern and comfortable. Bilingual staff extremely nice and attentive, roof top pool and bar is a destination in and of itself! Located close to everything, highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

H10 Croma Malaga
Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
4 out of 5
Calle Granada 61, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$451 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$451
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (975 reviews)
"The hotel was in a great location. The property was clean, although a little noisy. The pool area was very small, and food/beverages expensive."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Molina Lario Hotel
Molina Lario Hotel
4 out of 5
Molina Lario 20-22, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$371 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$371
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We stayed at Molina Lario during a 17-day vacation. It was our third hotel of six. At the end of the trip, we all voted that this one was our favorite place we slept. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean. The location was incredible with restaurants, shopping, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Molina Lario Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Málaga Centro

Plaza de la Merced showing a monument, heritage architecture and a city

La Merced

If you're spending some time in La Merced, Plaza de la Merced and Teatro Cervantes de Malaga are top sights worth seeing.

La Merced
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
Tajo\'s Tree-Lined Avenue showing a park

Ensanche Centro

While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Muelle Uno 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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La Caleta

While visiting La Caleta, you might make a stop by sights like Malagueta Beach and Playa de la Caleta.

La Caleta

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