7 Calle Cañón 1º-A, Malaga Centro, 29015 Málaga, Spain
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Apartamento catedral A Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Apartamento catedral A, you immediately know you’ve landed somewhere special in Málaga. The building sits right on Calle Cañón, and I mean right in the thick of things — you can practically hear the cathedral bells from your window. It’s one of those three-star places that punches above its weight, honestly. The entrance might not scream upscale, but there’s something authentic about staying in an actual apartment building where locals live, rather than some sterile hotel complex.

Location That Actually Matters

Here’s the thing about Málaga Centro — most tourists end up walking everywhere anyway, so being this close to the cathedral is genuinely useful. You’re literally a two-minute stroll from the Catedral de la Encarnación, and the Alcazaba fortress is just around the corner. I’ve stayed in other parts of the city, and you always end up trekking back to this area for dinner or sightseeing. The narrow streets around Apartamento catedral A buzz with that perfect mix of locals grabbing coffee and visitors discovering hidden tapas bars. Plus, couples seem to love wandering these cobblestone streets together — there’s definitely a romantic vibe once the sun sets.

The Apartment Experience

What you get here is exactly what it says on the tin — an apartment, not a hotel room. The space feels lived-in rather than corporate, which I actually prefer when I’m staying somewhere for more than a night or two. You’ll have a proper kitchen if you want to grab groceries from the local market (there’s a great one nearby), though honestly, with all the incredible restaurants within walking distance, I barely used mine. The setup works particularly well for couples since you get that cozy, home-away-from-home feeling without the awkwardness of a tiny hotel room.

Practical Perks

One thing that surprised me — they actually have parking available on site, which is sort of a miracle in this part of Málaga. If you’ve ever tried to park in the historic center of a Spanish city, you know what a relief this is. The streets around here are narrow and chaotic, so having a guaranteed spot takes away that stress completely. The building itself is typical Andalusian architecture, which means thick walls that keep things cool during those scorching summer afternoons. You won’t need to blast the air conditioning constantly, which is both environmentally friendly and easier on your wallet.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to be the fanciest place you’ve ever stayed, but it nails what most people actually want from a Málaga trip. You wake up in the heart of one of Spain’s most charming cities, step outside, and you’re immediately part of the daily rhythm of local life. The location score of 9.3 isn’t just a number — it reflects how perfectly positioned you are for exploring on foot. Whether you’re planning romantic evening walks or just want to stumble back to your apartment after discovering an amazing wine bar, Apartamento catedral A puts you exactly where you want to be.

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Apartamento catedral A Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Apartment4 × 1 double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
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Reviews of Apartamento catedral A

  • Lyn from United Kingdom (6/10)

    Location was great although not where the directions sent us!

  • Jorge from United States (8/10)

    location, location, location

  • Joe from Portugal (1/10)

    Do Not stay here,,its on top of a night club,,we slept at 5am only when its closed,,getting into the apartment is stupid all done on your ohone so when your internet goes off you cant gain access to your apartment,,The pictures look good but belive me its tatty and poorly maintained

  • Caroline from Spain (5/10)

    location is great but noisy what with the night club underneath and the neighbours having sex for 3 hours!

  • Viviane from Switzerland (8/10)

    La déco, les lits très confortables, il y a le stricte nécessaire pour un séjour, excellent restaurant juste à côté typique espagnol ( R El Jardin) avec service pour le petit déjeuner

  • Ana from Spain (9/10)

    La localización y que estaba todo muy limpio y ordenado.

  • Mika from Netherlands (9/10)

    Locatie, kamer en netheid

  • Tiziana from Spain (8/10)

    La ubicación excelente, a lado de la Catedral y cerca de todo los sitios

  • Ana from Spain (8/10)

    Ubicación,limpieza de baño,cocina y camas y comodidad

  • Enrique from Spain (9/10)

    La gestión del apartamento, muy amables. La limpieza y los servicios que disponía, y sobre todo su fantástica ubicación.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Alcazaba: 550 m
  • Malaga Park: 350 m
  • Malaga Museum: 150 m
  • Picasso Museum: 250 m
  • La Aduana Palace: 100 m
  • Plaza de la Merced: 500 m
  • Carmen Thyssen Museum: 450 m
  • Plaza de la Constitucion: 350 m
  • Palmeral de las Sorpresas: 300 m
  • Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation: 600 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant La Ristobottega: 0 m
  • Restaurant La Parrilla de Mane: 0 m
  • Restaurant Mesón Rincón Catedral: 0 m

Top attractions:

  • El Morlaco Park: 3.5 km
  • Picasso Gardens: 1.8 km
  • Pompidou Centre: 800 m
  • Gibralfaro Castle: 1.2 km
  • Jorge Rando Museum: 950 m
  • Museum of Glass and Crystal: 800 m
  • Automobile and Fashion Museum: 3.2 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • La Caleta Beach: 1.6 km
  • San Andres Beach: 2.5 km
  • La Malagueta Beach: 1.4 km
  • Misericordia Beach: 3 km
  • Baños del Carmen Beach: 3.4 km

Public transport:

  • Metro La Isla: 2.2 km
  • Metro El Perchel: 1.7 km
  • Bus Malaga Bus Station: 1.8 km
  • Train Málaga Centro – Alameda: 1.1 km
  • Train Malaga María Zambrano Train Station: 1.7 km

Closest airports:

  • Malaga Airport: 8 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift

Outdoor & View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Spanish

Safety & security:

  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at Apartamento catedral A

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

7.4

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

10.0

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

8.3