Name: Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
Address: 61 Calle Granada, Malaga Historic Centre, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, Málaga, Andalusia, ES
Price range: $283–$1,113 per night
Rating: 9.28

What guests think

Travelers praise this elegant historic hotel’s central old-town location, beautifully designed rooms, and friendly staff, with many highlighting an excellent breakfast and the restaurant, making Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World, a convenient base for Malaga.

Facilities include a pretty rooftop area with a small plunge pool and bar; loungers are limited, and vehicle access or parking is off-site due to the pedestrian setting. Rooms are stylish and comfortable, though some feel small or dark, have limited views, or pick up street noise; a few mention patchy Wi-Fi or AC quirks. Service is broadly warm and professional, but there are occasional lapses such as slow breakfast service, billing misunderstandings, or cool front-desk interactions. Expect a refined boutique stay focused on design, service, and city exploring rather than resort-style downtime.

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Facilities

Attractive rooftop area with a small plunge pool and bar, but loungers are few and space is limited. No on-site parking and the pedestrian setting means access via nearby public lots or valet assistance.

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Hanne Ahrenst

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect location, beautiful hotel. But do not book it for the pool.

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Steven

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Pool is small with only a handful of chairs

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Betina

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotellet har en af de bedste placeringer. Alt ligger tæt på. Poolen er dog ikke særlig stor og der er kun plads til 5 liggestole

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Kate

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A lovely hotel right in the gorgeous old town of Malaga. We had the most basic room but were still really impressed with it - spacious, modern and stylish. Had breakfast on the terrace one day which was nice but expensive (as hotel breakfasts always are!) and some rounds of drinks. The pool is tiny and very few sun loungers in the sun - the negative of this is it’s hard to get one, the positive is it’s nice and quiet at the pool!

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Aysar

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel has a wonderful breakfast(get it included with your stay), a beautiful interior that is much bigger than you would expect from the outside, and great service throughout. I was disappointed or didn’t expect the pool to be so small. While it is nice to have the pool, it’s only about 10 ft by 8ft(rough estimate). Also, the sunbathing chairs are limited-I counted 8?? And if you get one, they will likely only have sun exposure for a limited time due to the other buildings blocking the sun. Many guests will also sit and read….for a very long long time. That made it difficult to enjoy the pool, since our towel and personal items had to be bunched on the ground beside the pool. There’s also only about 1 foot of space to walk around the pool, so if more than two people leave their towels like we did, the walking area is blocked. The food by the pool was great-get the burrata. Also-if you’re in the primary building, the pool is in the adjacent building-you need to go out of the hotel to enter the second building. Being our first time, I’m guessing there are better suites available. The room was super quiet even though we are in the old town center. We had the courtyard facing window. Also, we really liked the closet space and room layout. Bed was good-but not a temperpedic. I would stay here again. The location being in old town is ideal for a 3-4 day visit. We didn’t need to get a car, and walked wherever we wanted to go.

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dino

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is beautiful, great location if you are a tourist in Malaga and want to see the important attractions. If arriving with a rental car the hotel is on a street that does not allow traffic, so you will need to park in a lot approx 300 meters away.

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Esther Theodora Maria

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Zeer mooi en fijn hotel op perfecte locatie in het oude centrum van Malaga. Fijn zwembadje op het dak (wel weinig ligbedjes). Zeer mooie kamer (245) met ligbad, douche, dubbele wastafel. De regendouche-knop werkte niet en de hand douche gaf geen krachtige straal en duurde lang voordat het warm werd. De WIFI was haperend en het bed vrij hard, maar ondanks dit was ons verblijf perfect. Geen gebruik gemaakt van restaurant/bar.

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Myles

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I think it would’ve been appropriate for them to mention that the hotel is not accessible by Car so it is difficult to check in in that regard with your luggage

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Magnus

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent hotel in the old town center of Malaga. Walking distance to everything, a breakfast that has all you need and more, great roof top pool and just 10 min from the beach. Tre staff is very helpful and polite. This is my go to hotel when stating in Malaga.

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Olivia

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel, stunning entrance and facilities. Easy access to the city, very helpful with parking as they parked our car for us.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently note very clean, well-maintained rooms and public areas, with some describing the hotel as spotless. A few guests mention housekeeping timing or consistency could be improved.

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Philip

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This could be a much better hotel, but it suffers from staffing issues. Housekeeping never managed to get everything right, and one day didn’t even show up until after I called to complain after 4:30 pm. The breakfast food is good, but once again there are staff problems - many orders seem to get mislaid, we had to wait more than a half hour and reorder with the manager before we could get anything, and we saw other tables with the same problem. We would not stay here again.

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Debra

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Such a beautiful hotel so central to everything- immaculately clean and well maintained. Could not have been more central in the old town. I had a misunderstanding about the hairdryer and it was sorted straight away Housekeeping was amazing- albeit a little erratic - one day no coffee , one day only one water - one day water but no turn down ! But cleaned throughout with fresh towels and linen

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Ken

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant, attentive staff. Beautiful large room. Super clean. Double vanity (always a good thing!). Very well-stocked mini-bar and coffee machine.

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marie louise

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and open spaces were spotless. Staff very friendly and helpful.

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guillermo

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is one of the cleanest I e ever stayed in.

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Fredrik

Jan 27, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Good service and a perfect breakfast to start the day. The room was clean and nice

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Linda

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rent rum, trevlig personal, lugn och fin stämning

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John

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is pretty with a historic feel. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and friendly. the hotel is located in a walkable spot.

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Kathleen

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quality and cleanliness of rooms. Fantastic location, excellent staff, and beautiful hotel

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Andrew

Jan 22, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Didn’t eat in the hotel but everything else was perfect. Beautiful room with charming view; very clean; very quiet hotel; excellent staff throughout our stay - so helpful. Lovely hotel and a great location.

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Rooms

Rooms are stylish and often comfortable or spacious, with quality bedding and thoughtful layouts. Some feel small or dark with limited views; a few report street noise, patchy Wi-Fi, or occasional AC quirks.

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Julia

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No windows in my room except for a skylight, the room got incredibly hot and ac was only working during the day and was shut off at night. Very uncomfortable and somewhat claustrophobic. Will not recommend. Found another 4 star hotel nearby for a better price, with windows and working ac for my second night. If you choose to stay at Palaceo, beware of the attic rooms or ‘the penthouse’ as they call them. The terrace bar is located there and there are constant noises of clattering dishes and heavy carts in the hallway.

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Andrew

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a wonderful five star hotel in the heart of the walking District, just minutes from the Alcazaba. As a converted old palace, they maintained a lot of the charm and original Spanish decor, but with a modern feel. Our junior suite was spacious, beautifully appointed and very comfortable. The staff is very friendly and service-oriented. We highly recommend this property.

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Nathalie Victoria

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel Palacio Solecio is a beautiful and stylish property in a fantastic central location. The restaurant is absolutely stunning — it feels like something straight out of the 1940s. Our room was comfortable and well-decorated, though the “outward-facing” view turned out to be directly into another window. The location makes sightseeing easy, but it also meant the room was very noisy at night, which made sleeping difficult. The bathroom looked lovely, but the shower pressure was weak and hard to regulate, and the sliding door was awkward to use in the dark. During our visit, the front of the hotel was covered in scaffolding. The pool, located in a separate building, was attractive but small, unheated, and busy, so loungers were hard to find. Service was polite but not particularly warm. I had emailed ahead about a special occasion and was told a note would be added, but nothing was acknowledged at check-in or during the stay. Information about facilities (like the pool) was also unclear. Overall, this is a very pretty hotel with lots of style, but a few practical issues and lapses in service meant it didn’t fully live up to expectations.

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Gabriela

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Das Zimmerfenster war so hoch, dass man nicht hinaus schauen konnte. Preis-Leistung für dieses Zimmer stimmt nicht.

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Hector

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great luxury hotel. Beds were comfortable. Staff friendly and polite. Near important sites and in the area where you want to be. Unfortunately our room was noisy during the weekend due to partying out in the streets. That is why my overall rating was not 5 stars

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Ken

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very pleasant, attentive staff. Beautiful large room. Super clean. Double vanity (always a good thing!). Very well-stocked mini-bar and coffee machine.

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Esther Theodora Maria

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Zeer mooi en fijn hotel op perfecte locatie in het oude centrum van Malaga. Fijn zwembadje op het dak (wel weinig ligbedjes). Zeer mooie kamer (245) met ligbad, douche, dubbele wastafel. De regendouche-knop werkte niet en de hand douche gaf geen krachtige straal en duurde lang voordat het warm werd. De WIFI was haperend en het bed vrij hard, maar ondanks dit was ons verblijf perfect. Geen gebruik gemaakt van restaurant/bar.

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Fátima M F

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfeito, maravilhoso Hotel, único inconveniente foi o wi fi que não conseguimos acesso no quarto.

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Hans Ulrick

Mar 2, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

Lovely hotel very well placed for visiting everything in Malaga. Close to good restaurants. Only set back, the room was dark, and it was not possible to open a window or door to get fresh air in the room, making it a bit claustrophobic.

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Marcia

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The deluxe room and bathroom were spacious. Comfortable bed. Bottle of water provided every night. Coffee in room Nice roof terrace on top floor with swallows at night. The window didn't provide much daylight as very narrow street and blind kept down for privacy - we were in the new Solecio building. It would have been nice to have self service drinking water provided in foyer for guests as in many other hotels. I was disappointed that there was no outside seating area downstairs - the small courtyard appeared to be used for a private company. The photos show original palace courtyard which was only used by the hotel restaurant.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, professional, and helpful. There are isolated complaints about cool reception, slow or unclear breakfast service, and occasional billing or benefits miscommunications.

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Jennifer

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is wonderful hotel with excellent staff and 1st class service

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Philip

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This could be a much better hotel, but it suffers from staffing issues. Housekeeping never managed to get everything right, and one day didn’t even show up until after I called to complain after 4:30 pm. The breakfast food is good, but once again there are staff problems - many orders seem to get mislaid, we had to wait more than a half hour and reorder with the manager before we could get anything, and we saw other tables with the same problem. We would not stay here again.

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Pablo

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel staff was by far the most professional and attentive out of the six hotels we stayed at during our trip to Spain. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Carmen, who not only gave us a quick tour of the hotel, highlighting its historical features, but also helped us choose some fantastic local restaurants. She even assisted us in planning a memorable day trip to the beach in Marbella. Alexandro and Daniel were equally outstanding, helping us with parking, carrying our heavy luggage, and providing helpful recommendations and tips throughout our stay. Our room, located in the newer section, was incredibly spacious and spotlessly clean. Overall, the exceptional service made our stay truly special.

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Stephen

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I had to pay to get an upgrade. They would not honor the vip perk. The room was very nice but there are no finishing touches that would be expected and would make the room much nicer. The person who checked me in was not very nice. This needs to change if they ever want to be a 5 star property

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Andres

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Palacio Solecio. The staff were extremely helpful and gracious.

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Alan

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Fantastic hotel in old town. Great friendly staff who did everything to make our stay excellent. Nothing was too much effort from the reception staff to the rooftop bar staff. Hotel was in great condition - everything oozed quality. Would definitely recommend it.

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Thomas

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Uvenlig indtjekning - meget dårlig service - blev ikke kontaktet som aftalt. Morgenmadsrestaurant åbner for sent - 7.30 ! Langsom og uopmærksom service. Intet tryk på vandet i badeværelset.

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Danté

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was in a prime location with walking distance to many main attractions in the city. The hotel was kept in top tier shape. The staff ensured all of our needs were filled and there was never a time where we were disappointed with the hotel

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Analea

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a stunning boutique hotel. The remodelling has spared no expense and the rooms are incredible. Location is perfect - you have all the best of Malaga within easy walking distance from the property. My only gripe is that one of the front of house staff was rude. We had tried for an early check in, understanding that it’s not always possible. What bothered us wasn’t so much that we had to wait, but we caught her in a bold faced lie (the couple checked out of our room were in line right after we checked in and we clearly heard the same room number they were leaving). We went sightseeing for several hours and upon returning, were told that the people checked out 45 minutes ago (a lie) and that the room was not yet ready. We then waited for another 1.5 hours. When confronted with the clear inconsistency, we were met with hostility and excuses. Not only that but being shown to our room by a very unhappy and curt front desk staff who clearly now disliked us was totally unprofessional.

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Jane

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel has an excellent central location + is well appointed House keeping is of a high standard Very disappointed with the lack of clarity regarding room refreshments- complimentary nuts in jars left on arrival - seemed a nice touch. When these were then topped up we were stung with a ' Mini Bar ' bill for 42 euros on checking out Both an excessive amount for the snack + definitely not made clear We found some of the Reception staff to be cold and abrupt in their manner

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Location

Exceptionally central in Málaga’s old town, with easy walking to major sights, shops, and restaurants. The pedestrian zone means no direct vehicle access and off-site parking, though the hotel can assist.

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Mohammad

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is right in Granada street one of the main pedestrian streets in old town with walking distance to the cathedral, Alcazaba, and the castle. Parking is off site but the hotel can do it for you if you reserve parking with the booking

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Maria Gabriela Gonzalez

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms are lovely, a mix of old and modern in the heart of Málaga, sooo many choices to dine close by and almost all tours meeting points are at about 15 to 20 minutes walk and the bus station is less than 10 minutes away.

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Glen

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is fantastic!! The staff is really welcoming and the hotel amenities are great. Within walking distance of main attractions. The breakfast food was not very tasteful but decent. There is no parking but there is accesible parking very close by. Overall I love the hotel and would definitely stay here again.

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Jonathan

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a super hotel right in the heart of Malaga. The hotel is beautiful, and as a restored palace has a great feeling. Rooms are large and well-appointed. The location is right in the heart of Malaga, and the all the sites within a 5 minute walk. Highly recommended.

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Mats

Feb 22, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Cosy, Location and Service

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dino

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property is beautiful, great location if you are a tourist in Malaga and want to see the important attractions. If arriving with a rental car the hotel is on a street that does not allow traffic, so you will need to park in a lot approx 300 meters away.

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Olga

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is excellent. Great location. Close to restaurants, shops, transportation. Some of the main tourist sites were also very close by. Every day the hotel gave us a free bottle of water, the room was spacious, and the bed was very comfortable.

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Myles

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I think it would’ve been appropriate for them to mention that the hotel is not accessible by Car so it is difficult to check in in that regard with your luggage

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Kristian

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very good hotel in the middle of the old town. All attractions are within walking distance.

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Ahmad

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfectly located in the historic center and a beautiful hotel all around.

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Dining

The restaurant and breakfast receive strong praise for quality and variety. Some guests find breakfast expensive and note occasional inconsistencies in taste or service.

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Derek William

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic location for the old town and centre of Malaga. Rooms are a really good size. Breakfast is top quality. Staff are all really helpful and attentive. I would definitely stay here again on my next trip to Malaga.

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Sharon

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very well situated in the heart of the Old Town. It's quiet, very comfortable, beautiful and the food we had was excellent. The staff are very helpful, with recommendations for restaurants, booking things and generally trying to make your stay as easy and enjoyable as possible.

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Kawa

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful, nice,clean, tidy, vary good service,nice location but its breakfast is expensive €32 per person per day specially there are a lot of compilation

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Daniel

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check In was efficient however it wasn’t a warm welcome. Staff didn’t recognize that we are returning guests. We didn’t receive the two drinks vouchers. The Junior Suite was really nice and a good size for our two night stay. The turndown service at night did not change towels or placed floor mats next to the bed. Breakfast was really perfect with a nice selection of „a la Carte“ dishes. The staff in the breakfast restaurant was caring and super friendly.

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Shaun

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

DONT DO THE BREAKFAST. Paid (a supposed discounted) 20 EUR for what ended up being a tiny bowl of yogurt and the world's smallest, overcooked eggs Benedict. One small egg, 1 tiny piece of bacon and a tiny bun. Flavor was just normal. 20 EUR for a meal in Spain is a decent amount and any restaurant in the world serves 2 eggs for eggs bene. Was literally so small we were laughing and taking photos and went out and got breakfast elsewhee right after we ate Mentioned it to the staff and they didn't offer any solutions. Rooms are nice enough and staff were friendly otherwise.

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Magnus

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent hotel in the old town center of Malaga. Walking distance to everything, a breakfast that has all you need and more, great roof top pool and just 10 min from the beach. Tre staff is very helpful and polite. This is my go to hotel when stating in Malaga.

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Kathleen

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quality and cleanliness of rooms. Fantastic location, excellent staff, and beautiful hotel

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melike

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Kahvaltı menüsü çeşitliliği güzeldi ancak gelen yemekler lezzet olarak vasat diyebilirim.

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Jiansheng

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A beautiful boutique hotel right in the middle of old town. A few minutes away from most of the major attractions. The restaurant in the hotel is amazing, definitely will come back next time we are in Malaga

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Vicky

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous place to stay, treated like royalty, building is stunning. Location is ideal for exploring Malaga on foot - you are literally in the heart of old town, providing a calm oasis amongst the bustle of town. Would recommend dinner at the restaurant - signature cocktails are delicious, and the breakfast is super generous! This is a special place that will make your stay in Malaga - we will be back!

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Month	Average price
January	$243
February	$273
March	$303
April	$369
May	$395
June	$346
July	$297
August	$335
September	$397
October	$386
November	$281
December	$325

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $1,113	21	22 $374	23 $523	24 $450	25 $480	26 $496
27 $287	28 $349	29 $436	30 $401

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $487	2 $587	3 $548
4 $313	5 $341	6 $599	7 $354	8 $383	9 $483	10 $483
11 $335	12 $285	13 $810	14 $395	15 $810	16 $472	17 $451
18 $435	19 $330	20 $306	21 $429	22 $314	23 $413	24 $410
25 $327	26 $809	27 $310	28 $283	29 $304	30 $362	31 $373

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