Málaga Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Port of Malaga showing a marina, general coastal views and boating
Port of Malaga showing modern architecture and a marina
Malaga Cathedral featuring a park, a city and flowers
Málaga Centro
Malaga Cathedral featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Port of Malaga featuring a city and night scenes

Port of Malaga

4.5/5(6 reviews)

One of Spain’s most popular cruise ports is a great place to experience the atmosphere and history of lively, welcoming Málaga.

Port of Malaga
Malagueta Beach which includes a coastal town, a beach and swimming

Malagueta Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.

Malagueta Beach
Picasso Museum Malaga showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Picasso Museum Malaga

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Inside the grand Palacio de Buenavista is a comprehensive tribute to the life of Picasso, from his childhood in Málaga to his days as an artistic master.

Picasso Museum Malaga
Malaga Cathedral which includes religious aspects, interior views and heritage architecture

Málaga Cathedral

4.5/5(8 reviews)

The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.

Málaga Cathedral
Alcazaba featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Alcazaba

4/5(12 reviews)

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.

Alcazaba
Calle Larios

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.

Calle Larios

Activities

Malaga Interactive Music Museum + Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Entry to 2 Museums

AU$47
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Entry to 2 Museums
From Malaga: Full-Day Bus Trip to Ronda and Setenil

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

AU$97
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip
Visit Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas in one day from Malaga

Visit Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas in one day from Malaga

AU$55
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Visit Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas in one day from Malaga
Go local for a day!

Go local for a day!

AU$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Go local for a day!
Picture 20 for Activity From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Complete Tour

Ronda and Setenil Tour with Free Time from Málaga

AU$45
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ronda and Setenil Tour with Free Time from Málaga
From Málaga: Marbella, Mijas y Puerto Banús Guided Tour

From Málaga: Marbella, Mijas y Puerto Banús Guided Tour

AU$86
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Málaga: Marbella, Mijas y Puerto Banús Guided Tour
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Our pick of the best Málaga Centro Hotel Deals

Hotel ILUNION Malaga

Hotel ILUNION Malaga

4 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado, 10 Málaga Malaga
The price is AU$191 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$191
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room really comfortable, good location and service. I would come back to this hotel in the future.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Gran Hotel Miramar GL

Gran Hotel Miramar GL

5 out of 5
Paseo Reding, 22 Málaga Málaga
The price is AU$431 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$431
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
The room, the hotel, the rooftop bar, the views, the ambiance, the Bulgari soaps, the bed comfort, the breakfast….where to start? All wonderful and the service made everything spectacular.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Gran Hotel Miramar GL
AC Hotel Málaga Palacio by Marriott

AC Hotel Málaga Palacio by Marriott

4 out of 5
Cortina Del Muelle 1 Málaga Malaga
The price is AU$242 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$242
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Excelente ubicacion! los cuartos amplios y limpios

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

AC Hotel Málaga Palacio by Marriott
Flex Malaga City Center

Flex Malaga City Center

1 out of 5
Avda Ingeniero Jose Maria Garnica, 6 Málaga
The price is AU$78 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$78
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Bonito lugar, muy pequeñas las habitaciones.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Flex Malaga City Center
Only YOU Hotel Malaga

Only YOU Hotel Malaga

5 out of 5
Alameda Principal, 1 Málaga Málaga
The price is AU$450 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$450
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Málaga. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (750 reviews)
Helpful service. Small rooms.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Only YOU Hotel Malaga
Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World

Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World

4 out of 5
Calle Granada 61 Málaga Málaga
The price is AU$394 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$394
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean. AC was not cold enough.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
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Other neighbourhoods around Málaga Centro

Plaza de la Merced which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city

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.

La Merced
Tajo\'s Tree-Lined Avenue featuring a park

Ensanche Centro

While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.

Ensanche Centro
Gibralfaro Castle showing mist or fog, heritage architecture and château or palace

Monte de Gibralfaro

If you're spending some time in Monte de Gibralfaro, Gibralfaro Castle and Mirador de Gibralfaro are top sights worth seeing.

Monte de Gibralfaro
Malagueta Beach showing signage and a beach

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.

La Malagueta
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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.

SoHo
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Perchel Sur

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Perchel Sur and surrounding area, you can visit Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach.

Perchel Sur

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