Málaga Centro Travel Guide
Málaga
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Popular places to visit
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.
Malagueta Beach
Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.
Picasso Museum Malaga
Within the Palacio de Buenavista, a 16th-century palace, is this museum showcasing the life and works of Malaga’s most celebrated artist.
Málaga Cathedral
The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.
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.
Alcazaba
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.
Things to do
Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour from Benalmadena
Malaga: Centre Pompidou Malaga Entry Ticket and City Audio Guide
Ferry between Benalmádena and Fuengirola (One Way or Return)
Malaga: Picasso’s Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket
From Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip
Top hotels in Málaga Centro
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Big clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
What a hotel! By far the best in Malaga with superb staff, great quality service and amenities. We went for a drink on the roof top terrace, ended up staying for a delicious dinner too. Rooms are spacious and quiet too. We will definitely be back. Can't recommend highly enough!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Flex Malaga City Center
Très petite chambre pas de petit réfrigérateur, pas de chaise, verre de carton, pas de petite serviette, déjeuner très dispendieux, stationnement très dispendieux, bon service à l’accueil.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Molina Lario Hotel
Very dark room. One of the light was broken and impossible to turn off.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
This place is exceptionally great value. The sraff were always lovely, the rooms are clean and quiet, if dated. The a/c works, good shower, comfy beds. It is a bit dated, but the location is great pool and rooftop lounge are nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Loved its location! Staff could not be friendlier, excellent breakfast…my room was very spacious but had someone staying in lower floor of annex building and room was not as nice
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Málaga Centro
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.
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.
Monte de Gibralfaro
If you're spending some time in Monte de Gibralfaro, Gibralfaro Castle and Mirador de Gibralfaro are top sights worth seeing.
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.
SoHo
While you're in SoHo, take in top sights like Soho and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
Perchel Norte
Perchel Norte might not have many top sights, but Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
