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Malaga Accommodation

Most visitors looking for accommodation in Malaga head straight to the beachfront where the standard of accommodation is reasonable and the choice far greater. If you do choose to stay in the city you will find plenty of comfortable centrally located hotels.

The closest resort to Malaga, just a few minutes from the airport, is Torremolinos where the local government has done a lot in recent years to kerb the resort's wild image and convert it into a more family orientated place. Playamar and Bajondillo are to the east and Carihuela and Montemar to the west of the Torremolinos headland. Further west is Puerto Marina and Benalmadena where the nightlife can go on later without disturbing the neighbours.

Marbella, further down the coast, and Nerja, on the other side of Malaga, are a little more difficult to reach by public transport and consider themselves up-market resorts with the higher prices to prove it.

Within Malaga city itself, many hotels are situated around the historical old port, near the Alcazaba and 16th-century cathedral. The Malaga Centro is situated in the heart of the city and is a modern hotel that neighbours a residential district. A few blocks removed from the beachfront it's a good choice if you don't mind a short walk to the entertainment and prefer a bit of piece and quiet of an evening. The Las Vegas, just outside the town, is more typical of the hotels in the area, fronting onto a beach and within walking distance of the town and its attractions. With a pool and lounge area it's a comfortable place to stay whether for a few days or a week or two.

As capital of the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a popular year-round destination with a range and availability of hotels to match. The airport is only a few minutes' drive from the city centre making transfers extremely quick, and relatively painless.

The busiest time of year is Jul-Oct when booking ahead is well advised. Easter and New Year are also popular times for visitors as people escape to the sun.