Marqués de Larios, 2, Malaga Centro, 29005 Málaga, Spain
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Hotel Larios Málaga Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Hotel Larios Málaga on the famous pedestrian street, you immediately know you’ve picked well. This four-star property sits right in the thick of things — I mean, you’re literally on Calle Larios, which is basically Málaga’s main artery for shopping and people-watching. The building itself has that classic Andalusian charm, but honestly, it’s the location that’ll hit you first. You step outside and boom — you’re surrounded by the buzz of street performers, cafés, and locals heading to work.

The Heart of Everything

Here’s what I love about staying here: everything you want to see is within walking distance. The Picasso Museum? Five minutes. The cathedral with that unfinished tower everyone talks about? Right around the corner. And if you’re planning romantic evenings out, you can stroll to tapas bars without worrying about taxis or getting lost.

The port area where all those great seafood places are? Maybe ten minutes if you walk slowly and stop for photos. Couples absolutely rave about this spot for its location and walkability.

Sleep Quality That Actually Matters

You know what’s rare in city center hotels? Actually getting good sleep. But this place nailed it — the beds are genuinely comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable. I think it’s because they’ve managed to soundproof the room pretty well despite being on such a busy street. You’ll hear some street life during the day, which honestly adds to the atmosphere, but nights are surprisingly peaceful. The rooms themselves are clean and modern without being sterile, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped.

Morning Fuel

Breakfast here is one of those continental buffet setups, and while it’s not going to blow your mind, it definitely gets the job done. They’ve got the usual suspects — fresh bread, jamón, cheese, fruit — plus some local touches that show they’re paying attention. What I appreciate is that they don’t try to do too much; instead, they focus on having quality basics. You can grab a proper coffee and pastry, fuel up, and head out to explore without feeling like you’ve wasted half your morning or overpaid for fancy presentation.

Why Guests Love It

The thing about Hotel Larios Málaga is that it delivers on the fundamentals without any fuss. You’re not paying for a rooftop pool or fancy spa treatments — you’re paying to be in the absolute center of everything Málaga has to offer, with a comfortable place to crash at the end of long days of wandering. The staff seems to get that most guests are here to explore the city, not hang around the hotel, so they’re helpful with directions and recommendations without being pushy. For the price point and that unbeatable location, it’s honestly hard to find fault with the place.

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Hotel Larios Málaga Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Junior Suite2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Double or Twin Room1 extra-large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
Basic Double or Twin Room1 double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Duplex Apartment4 × 1 double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
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Reviews of Hotel Larios Málaga

  • Nivetha from Denmark (9/10)

    Excellent location right on the heart of the town.
    Very nice and helpful front desk staff. Room was comfy and the little welcome note and sweets were nice touch.
    Surprisingly given its location did not get any noise at all.
    Nice breakfast at the hotel.
    Cool roof top bar (thats also open to non-residents of the hotel)
    We only stayed a night because we were staying with friends after that but would certainly choose this if we return to Malaga.

  • Esther from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location was superb a great base for exploring Malaga. Staff (reception & the guy at breakfast) were extremely helpful. Breakfast was amazing – great choice. Room was lovely as well as being clean/comfy. Roof top bar very good. Finding the entrance was a little tricky when we first got there but not a problem (added pic)

  • Julie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Fantastic location , great rooms and staff very friendly and helpful

  • Sandra from Netherlands (9/10)

    Location, bedrooms, bed a-mazing. Quiet.

  • Cameron from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Location staff room all fabulous

  • Christopher from United Kingdom (9/10)

    an excellent hotel in the heart of the city, close to a wide range of bars and restaurants. welcoming and very helpful staff who were always available when we needed any help. we would heartfully recommend this hotel for anyone staying in Malaga.

  • Kate from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Hotel was in a brilliant location on the main shopping street in the historic centre. I had a room at the back so it was very quiet. There was a beautiful roof terrace bar with a stunning view of the top of the cathedral.

  • Brian from Ireland (9/10)

    Great location

  • Kenneth from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Central location on the main pedestrian street in Malaga. We had a room to the rear so there was no noise and very much enjoyed being located in the heart of the city.

  • Rasa from Sweden (9/10)

    Location is perfect, walk to the taxi only few minutes. Staff is very helpful. My room was quiet and I was having great sleep in a perfect bed. I will come back !

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Malaga Park: 650 m
  • Malaga Museum: 450 m
  • Picasso Museum: 400 m
  • La Aduana Palace: 450 m
  • Parque la Negrita: 400 m
  • Plaza de la Merced: 600 m
  • Carmen Thyssen Museum: 200 m
  • Plaza de la Constitucion: 30 m
  • Palmeral de las Sorpresas: 350 m
  • Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation: 600 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Kraken: 0 m
  • Restaurant El Gallo Ronco: 0 m
  • Restaurant Tgb Moreno Monroy: 40 m

Top attractions:

  • Alcazaba: 850 m
  • Picasso Gardens: 1.7 km
  • Pompidou Centre: 1.1 km
  • Gibralfaro Castle: 1.4 km
  • Jorge Rando Museum: 900 m
  • Museum of Glass and Crystal: 650 m
  • Automobile and Fashion Museum: 3.1 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • La Caleta Beach: 1.9 km
  • San Andres Beach: 2.4 km
  • La Malagueta Beach: 1.7 km
  • Misericordia Beach: 2.9 km
  • Baños del Carmen Beach: 3.7 km

Public transport:

  • Metro La Isla: 2.1 km
  • Metro El Perchel: 1.6 km
  • Bus Malaga Bus Station: 1.7 km
  • Train Málaga Centro – Alameda: 900 m
  • Train Malaga María Zambrano Train Station: 1.6 km

Closest airports:

  • Malaga Airport: 8 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Outdoors:

  • Terrace

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental

Living Area:

  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
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House Rules at Hotel Larios Málaga

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 00:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 05:00 to 12:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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:

9.5

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

9.8

Free WiFi:

9.0

Facilities:

8.8

Cleanliness:

9.3

Value for money:

8.4