Málaga Centro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Málaga Centro
Popular places to visit
Port of Malaga
One of Spain’s most popular cruise ports is a great place to experience the atmosphere and history of lively, welcoming Málaga.
Malagueta Beach
Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.
Picasso Museum Malaga
The work of Málaga’s most famous son is on display at this extensive museum inside of a 16th-century palace.
Alcazaba of Málaga
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.
Málaga Cathedral
The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.
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.
Activities
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip
Cordoba Highlights - Full Day Tour
Granada Full Day from Costa del Sol
Visit Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas in one day from Malaga
Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Málaga Centro Hotel Deals
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Was in a great location. The staff were helpful and friendly. The room was ideal for what I needed clean and big enough for my short trip.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre
Basic hotel ideal for a few nights in malaga close to bus and train station 20 mins walk to the port
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Catalonia Molina Lario
Best Location, very clean and pleasant staff! We highly recommend
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Great stay in a junior suite. Breakfast exceptional, very helpful staff. We arrived early and our room was ready before normal check-in. Very clean throughout the hotel. Looking forward to staying there again. Good location for the beach, old town and shopping mall.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
Overall a nice hotel, in a good location, which we’ve stayed at many times. Only complaints: the slightly undersized rooms; pillows not feathered felt hard and cheap; the €33 charge per person for breakfast (even kids) is annoying and atypical extra at this level; mixed but decent level of staff ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Only YOU Hotel Malaga
Better service for all hotels Everything is excellent and exceptionnel Best hotel in Malaga
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Málaga Centro
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.
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.
Monte de Gibralfaro
If you're spending some time in Monte de Gibralfaro, Gibralfaro Castle and Mirador de Gibralfaro are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Perchel Norte
Perchel Norte might not have many top sights, but Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
