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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Málaga

37 stays · 24 aparthotels and 13 serviced apartments

Málaga combines a walkable historic centre with city beaches, mild winters and fast rail and air links, which makes aparthotels and serviced apartments a practical choice. A kitchen pays off near the Atarazanas market, families get space for a beach week, and remote workers and winter visitors who settle in for a month or more find apartment-style stays easier than a hotel room.

37 stays

Where to stay in Málaga

Centro Histórico

  • first-time visitors
  • culture
  • dining

The historic centre is largely pedestrianised, with the cathedral, the Picasso Museum and the Roman Theatre below the Moorish Alcazaba. Gibralfaro castle on the hill above gives the best view over the city. Atarazanas metro station and the Alameda Principal bus stops are on its southern edge.

Stays in or near Centro Histórico

Soho

  • couples
  • art
  • nightlife

Between the Alameda and the port, Soho was reinvented as the Barrio de las Artes through the MAUS urban art project, and its walls carry large murals by artists including Obey and D*Face. The Contemporary Art Centre (CAC Málaga) is here, as are many cafés and bars, all within walking distance of the old town and Muelle Uno.

Stays in or near Soho

La Malagueta

  • beach
  • families
  • first-time visitors

La Malagueta has the beach closest to the centre and the historic bullring, with the redeveloped port area of Muelle Uno and the Centre Pompidou Málaga next door. It is ideal if you want sea views and the old town within a short walk. The promenade continues east towards Pedregalejo.

Stays in or near La Malagueta

Pedregalejo and El Palo

  • beach
  • seafood
  • long stays

Pedregalejo and neighbouring El Palo are old fishing districts east of the centre, with narrow streets, low houses and dark-sand urban beaches. Their beach bars are known for espetos, sardines grilled on skewers. They feel residential and relaxed, and are linked to the centre by city buses and a seafront walking and cycling route.

Huelin

  • long stays
  • value
  • beach

West of the river, Huelin is a residential district with its own beach and promenade. Metro Line 2 stops at Princesa-Huelin and continues to El Perchel, next to María Zambrano station, and Guadalmedina, so the centre is easy to reach. The area suits longer stays where everyday shops and local life matter more than sights.

Stays in or near Huelin

Teatinos

  • students
  • business travel
  • long stays

Teatinos is a newer district around the University of Málaga campus, served by Metro Line 1 to the city centre. It suits academic visitors, interns and others on longer stays who prefer modern residential streets to the busy old town.

Getting around Málaga

Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport is close to the city. The Renfe Cercanías C-1 commuter train runs from the airport to María Zambrano station and on to Málaga Centro-Alameda, and the same line continues west to Torremolinos and Fuengirola. The Line A express bus links the airport with the Alameda Principal and Paseo del Parque. Taxis are available at the airport.

High-speed AVE trains reach María Zambrano from Madrid in about two and a half hours or more, with services from Córdoba and Seville too, and the main bus station is opposite. In town, the two-line Metro Málaga runs from the centre (Atarazanas and Guadalmedina) to the west and to the university, while the EMT city buses cover the rest, most of them calling at the Alameda Principal. The CTMAM travel card works across metro, commuter trains and city and regional buses, and the metro also accepts contactless bank cards through Metro Pay. The centre itself is best explored on foot.

Living in Málaga for longer

The Mercado Central de Atarazanas, in a 19th-century iron building close to the Alameda Principal, sells regional produce, olive oil, fish, meat and cheese. For longer stays, residential districts such as Huelin, Teatinos and Pedregalejo offer everyday neighbourhood shops and a quieter pace than the old town, while staying on bus or metro routes.

Cycling is practical along the seafront route east through Pedregalejo and El Palo. If you are relocating for work or study, our guide to serviced apartments for relocation covers what to look for.

When to visit Málaga

Málaga has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters, when most of the year's rain falls, and hot, dry summers. It averages between 2,800 and 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. Spring and autumn are comfortable for sightseeing, while July and August are hot and busy on the beaches.

Holy Week (Semana Santa), from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, brings processions with a history of at least five centuries. The Málaga Film Festival, devoted to Spanish cinema, runs for a week in March or April, and the Feria de Agosto fills the streets and the fairground in August. Carnival takes place in February, ending on Malagueta beach. Book well ahead for all of these.

The capital of its province and the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Málaga sits at the mouth of the Guadalmedina river, with the airport near the Guadalhorce to the west. Most visitors base themselves between the old town and the port, or along the seafront to the east. The Costa del Sol resorts such as Benalmádena and Fuengirola are a short train ride away; see more of Spain.

Long-stay tips for Málaga

Of the 37 properties here, 15 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 10 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 15 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

30 properties list a full kitchen and 7 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 37 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Málaga

You will find these brands here: Limehome (2) and Staybridge Suites (1).

Other cities in Spain

Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Majorca, Madrid, Tenerife, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, San Antonio and Alicante.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Málaga?

The historic centre and Soho are best for first-time visitors, with the main sights, restaurants and transport links within walking distance. La Malagueta suits those who want the beach close to the old town.

How do I get from Málaga airport to the city centre?

Take the Cercanías C-1 train to María Zambrano or Centro-Alameda, or the Line A express bus to the Alameda Principal. Taxis are also available at the airport.

Is Málaga good for a long stay?

Yes. Mild winters, a compact centre, a large central market and a metro, bus and commuter rail network make it easy to live in for weeks or months, especially in residential districts such as Huelin or Pedregalejo.

When is the Feria de Málaga?

The Feria de Agosto takes place in August, with daytime celebrations in the city streets and a night fair at the fairground.

Which Málaga beach is closest to the centre?

La Malagueta is the nearest beach to the old town, next to the port and Muelle Uno. Pedregalejo and El Palo, further east, have a more traditional, local feel.

How many aparthotels are there in Málaga?

We currently list 37 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Málaga.

Do aparthotels in Málaga have kitchens?

37 of the 37 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Málaga have a washing machine?

15 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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