The Most Chic Boutique Hotels in Malaga

The unbeatable location of one of Malaga’s coolest designer hotels means it is also a popular hang-out for Malagueños, who crowd into its trendy bar at the weekend for cocktails. The 41-room hotel is situated a two-minute stroll from Plaza Constitución, the old town’s most central square, and directly on the glossy shopping-boulevard that is Calle Marques Larios (named after a former mayor of Malaga). The interiors are bold and contemporary, heavily favouring a smart black-and-white colour scheme, and a stunning roof terrace overlooks the single tower of Malaga’s great cathedral.

Warm, welcoming oranges and yellows characterise the interior of this smart boutique hotel, which is located in the heart of Malaga’s old town. It’s a tribute to the designers that the ultra-modern style doesn’t feel like an imposition on the converted 20th century townhouse that houses Petit Palace; the effect, rather, is a harmonious mix of the contemporary and the traditional. Its superb location means you’re only about a ten-minute walk from the beach, but the 66-room hotel provides all guests with complementary bicycles for the duration of their stay to make getting around that bit easier. Some rooms have cathedral views.

The star attraction of this bright and spacious five-star boutique hotel is the unique access it provides to Malaga’s rich history. Beneath a section of floor in the bar, you can see remains of the city’s Roman and Arabic walls. As if that weren’t cool enough, you can walk directly beneath the bar among the ancient ruins themselves, giving this sleek 109-room hotel an edge that must be the envy of its many competitors. Rooms are colourfully decorated in dark pinks, purples and white and many have balconies and small terraces. The historic city centre of Malaga is about a ten minute walk away.