Málaga Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Old town, around the Picasso Museum
City centre · Cercanías C1 train from the terminal to Málaga Centro-Alameda in 11 minutes, or Express bus line A (15-20 minutes) to Alameda Principal
Best for: those who want to explore the old town, the Picasso Museum and calle Larios on foot
- A short walk from the Picasso Museum and calle Larios
- Direct train link from the terminal, with no changes
- Pedestrian streets in the old town, not convenient by car
- Touristy area, noisier in the evening at weekends
Recommended hotels in this area
- Carmen Suites: 100 metres from the Picasso Museum, with a terrace and kitchen in every unit, right in the heart of the old town.
- Cervantes Suites: A ten-minute walk from the Picasso Museum, with concierge service and multilingual staff.
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Martiricos, across the Guadalmedina
Neighbourhood · about 15 minutes by taxi from the airport, or Cercanías train to María Zambrano (8 minutes) and a short walk to the district
Best for: those travelling by car who want a modern chain hotel a few minutes from the centre
- Recently opened chain hotel, 1.2 km from the centre
- Easier to reach by car than the old town
- Residential district, little going on in the evening
- You still need to cross the river to reach the old town
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos: Chain hotel 1.2 km from the centre, with round-the-clock reception and American breakfast.
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La Malagueta and La Caleta, on the seafront
Neighbourhood · about 20 minutes by taxi from the airport, or train to Centro-Alameda (11 minutes) and a walk along the seafront
Best for: those who want to stay close to the beach and the seafront, a step from the old town
- A minute from playa de la Caleta and close to the Malagueta
- A short walk from the old town, along the seafront
- Simple rooms, shared bathroom in some units
- Small shared kitchen at peak times
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hostel Sorolla Playa: A minute from playa de la Caleta and 900 metres from the Malagueta, with a shared kitchen and lounge.
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