Best Value Hotels in Malaga

Room Mate Larios is located in the historic and commercial center of Malaga on a pedestrian street famous for its shops, bars, and restaurants. The mid-range boutique-style chain has 41 spacious rooms and suites with minibars and free Wi-Fi, and some have kitchenettes and balconies. Though there's no full restaurant, there is a breakfast buffet for a fee, a posh indoor bar, and a rooftop terrace bar, but guests complain about it opening later in the season than other nearby rooftop terraces. There’s no fitness center or pool, and parking is located a half-mile away.  

Hotel La Chancla is a nine-room budget boutique hotel on the Malaga seafront with a relaxed vibe and prime location a 10-minute drive from downtown. Rooms are bright and upbeat, with free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning, although bathrooms are generally small and amenities are otherwise limited. The hotel’s casual restaurant overlooks the water and serves a generous continental breakfast complete with accompanying musical entertainment every morning. A modern bar draws crowds and buzzes with energy into the night. For a respite from the social scene, there’s a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the water and a hot tub. 

This 62-room mid-range property is a 10-minute drive from the beach, old town, and marina. As such, it's a more peaceful option than other Malaga hotels, since it’s away from the hustle and bustle. Air-conditioned rooms are clean and modern, but plain, and the bathrooms are a bit small. Some have balconies, though the street view below is lackluster. The hotel’s restaurant, open several days a week, serves authentic Mediterranean and Andalusian cuisines in a bright dining room, and a generous breakfast buffet. Free coffee and biscuits are available for early risers, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

Peaceful and pristine, the Malaga Hotel Picasso has a homey vibe that's apparent from the moment a guest arrive. Air-conditioned rooms have antique and traditional details, and all include coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi, though some of the bathrooms are cramped. A generous breakfast spread is served daily (for a fee), overlooking the hotel’s best amenity: its outdoor pool, which is set in a sweet little garden. The 13-room, mid-range property is a 10-minute walk from the beach, and a 15- to 20-minute drive from historic central Malaga. Parking is free and bike rentals are available for excursions to the beach or into town.

Atarazanas Malaga Boutique Hotel is a charming value property located in a bustling area near the picturesque municipal market downtown. The 39-room property has a small, attractive bar and serves a breakfast of hot prepared items and pastries that's included in some of the room rates, but there's no full restaurant. Rooms are modern with minibars and free Wi-Fi, but guests complain of noise from outside and neighboring rooms.