The Most Chic Boutique Hotels to Book in Malaga
![Malaga has an array of chic boutique hotels for you too choose from](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/room-mate-larios-1.webp)
Not so long ago, Malaga‘s international airport was solely a drop-off point for visitors seeking sun and sea elsewhere along the Costa del Sol, but now the city is a destination its own right. Malaga and the surrounding area are now home to a number of super-cool designer and boutique hotels providing luxury that’s not as draining on the wallet as you might expect. Here is our guide to the city’s smartest, most chic accommodation and the best boutique hotels in Malaga.
Room Mate Larios
Hotel
![A light bedroom at Room Mate Larios with a cushioned bed and black headboard, a TV, large windows and a table with chairs](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/room-mate-larios.webp)
The unbeatable location of one of the best boutique hotels in Malaga 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.
Hotel Petit Palace Plaza
Hotel, Boutique Hotel
![A bedroom at Hotel Petit Palace Plaza with white walls, grey curtains, a bed, wooden headboard, a mirror and an orange chair](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hotel-petit-palace-plaza.webp)
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.
Room Mate Valeria
Hotel
![A bedroom at Room Mate Valeria, with a white cushioned bed, a green carpet, green and white striped walls, a TV and windows](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/room-mate-valeria.webp)
Hotel Vincci Selección Posada del Patio
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
![An outdoor seating area at Hotel Vincci Selección Posada del Patio with bird wall art, plants, seats and a water feature](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hotel-vincci-seleccion-posada-del-patio.webp)
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.
Hotel Villa Guadalupe, Malaga
Hotel, Villa
![A balcony area at Hotel Villa Guadalupe, Malaga, with yellow and white sun loungers, a table, chairs, sea and city views](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hotel-villa-guadalupe-malaga.webp)
Palacio Blanco, Velez-Malaga
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
![A light bedroom at Palacio Blanco, Velez-Malaga, with white walls, a cushioned bed, cream curtains, bedside tables and lamps](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/palacio-blanco-velez-malaga.webp)