Alonso Benítez, 3, Malaga Centro, 29012 Málaga, Spain
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Livemalaga Merced Apartamento Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Livemalaga Merced Apartamento on Alonso Benítez street, you immediately get that “I’m in the real Málaga” feeling. This three-star property sits right in the thick of things — I mean, you’re literally in Málaga Centro, surrounded by the kind of narrow streets and local buzz that makes this city so addictive. The building itself has that authentic Andalusian charm without trying too hard, you know what I mean?

The Heart of Everything

Honestly, the location here is pretty spectacular. You’re about a three-minute walk from the Cathedral and maybe five minutes to the Picasso Museum — but here’s the thing, you’re not stuck in some touristy bubble. There’s a fantastic tapas bar literally around the corner that locals actually go to, and the morning coffee scene on this street is something else. I noticed couples seem to absolutely love staying here (they rate the location 9.0, which makes total sense), probably because you can wander to romantic spots like the Alcazaba at sunset, then stumble back for a nightcap without dealing with taxis or long walks.

The Apartment Experience

The apartment setup works really well if you want that home-away-from-home vibe. You get your own space to spread out, which is actually pretty refreshing after bouncing between cramped hotel rooms. The kitchen comes in handy — not just for saving money, but because the local market (Mercado de Atarazanas) is walkable, and honestly, picking up fresh ingredients there becomes part of the whole Málaga experience. The room itself feels authentically Spanish without being kitschy about it.

Neighborhood Life

What I really appreciated was how this area comes alive at different times of day. Mornings, you’ve got locals heading to work, grabbing coffee, doing their shopping. Afternoons get quieter — perfect for that Spanish siesta vibe. Then evenings, well, the whole Centro transforms into this amazing mix of locals and visitors all mingling together. You’re close enough to the port area that you can catch those sea breezes, but far enough from the beach crowds that you’re not dealing with that chaos.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to be your fancy resort experience — but that’s exactly why it works so well. You’re getting authentic Málaga life with all the comfort you need, right in the center of everything that matters. The 8.1 rating reflects what you’d expect: solid, reliable, well-located accommodation that lets the city itself be the star. If you want to actually experience Málaga rather than just visit it, staying somewhere like Livemalaga Merced makes perfect sense. Plus, that location score of 9.2 isn’t just numbers — it’s the difference between feeling like a tourist and feeling like you belong here, even if it’s just for a few days.

Livemalaga Merced Apartamento Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Livemalaga Merced Apartamento

  • Sasho from Germany (9/10)

    The place is comfortable, clean and in a very good center location.

  • Francesca from Australia (7/10)

    Good location

  • Maureen from Ireland (7/10)

    Location was excellent,close to restaurants historical sites and museums

  • Annette from Ireland (9/10)

    Excellent location. The host, Gabriel was very helpful.

  • Filip from Sweden (8/10)

    Nice little apartment close to Plaza Merced. Bedroom is one room in from the street which is good. The apartment feels quite fresh and the kitchenette is will equipped and there was some coffee and salt in the kitchen. Good bed.

  • Brooks from Ireland (8/10)

    It was comfortable and clean very close to all amenities including bus to and from the airport.

  • Karolina from Poland (7/10)

    The location of the accommodation is fantastic, right in the center. Very close to Plaza de Merced, where you can eat great breakfasts and tapas. Very good contact with the host, trouble-free collection of the keys. Gabriel was nice, he advised us what to visit, etc. You can walk everywhere and admire the architecture and views. Close to grocery stores and a bus stop.

  • Robert from Croatia (9/10)

    The location is 11/10, literally perfect. The apartment is great too, it has everything you need, it was clean and practical. Everything you need from an apartment for 2. And the hosts are welcoming and nice.

  • Paulina from Poland (8/10)

    Apartment was nice and centrally located- 1 minute walk from Plaza de la Merced, 3 minutes from Gibralfaro castle, 10 minutes to the beach. Standard was enough for me 🙂 i liked that the bedroom was a separate room and it was dark and quiet.
    Luigi was very nice and friendly!

  • Silvia from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Very cosy and clean flat, great location close to the centre, excellent costumer service provided by Mario. Thanks!

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Malaga Park: 800 m
  • Malaga Museum: 600 m
  • Picasso Museum: 450 m
  • La Aduana Palace: 600 m
  • Jorge Rando Museum: 800 m
  • Plaza de la Merced: 200 m
  • Carmen Thyssen Museum: 850 m
  • Plaza de la Constitucion: 750 m
  • Museum of Glass and Crystal: 550 m
  • Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation: 200 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Dynamit: 100 m
  • Restaurant Las Camborias: 20 m
  • Cafe/bar María Josefa Pardo Sánchez: 100 m

Top attractions:

  • Alcazaba: 900 m
  • El Morlaco Park: 3.5 km
  • Picasso Gardens: 2.4 km
  • Pompidou Centre: 1.1 km
  • Gibralfaro Castle: 900 m
  • Casa de los Navajas: 17 km
  • Malaga Botanical Garden: 5 km
  • Automobile and Fashion Museum: 3.9 km
  • La Concepcion Historic Botanical Garden: 5 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • La Caleta Beach: 1.7 km
  • San Andres Beach: 3.1 km
  • La Malagueta Beach: 1.5 km
  • Misericordia Beach: 3.7 km
  • Baños del Carmen Beach: 3.5 km

Public transport:

  • Metro La Isla: 2.8 km
  • Metro El Perchel: 2.4 km
  • Bus Malaga Bus Station: 2.5 km
  • Train Málaga Centro – Alameda: 1.7 km
  • Train Malaga María Zambrano Train Station: 2.4 km

Closest airports:

  • Malaga Airport: 9 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Transport:

  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Living Area:

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Fan
  • Iron
  • Air conditioning

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Coffee machine

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at Livemalaga Merced Apartamento

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 21:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 09:00 to 12:00

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:

8.9

Comfort:

8.1

Location:

9.4

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

7.9

Cleanliness:

8.1

Value for money:

8.4