1. Vincci Selección Posada del Patio 5* – Hotels Near Malaga Christmas Market

The Posada del Patio is 5-star hotel, situated in the centre of Málaga, with a rooftop swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. It features a fascinating exhibition of historic objects.

All rooms come with welcome products, a safe and a flat-screen TV. They feature a contemporary design and include a modern bathroom.

Vincci Selección Posada del Patio also offers the exclusive Essence experience, with rooms located separately on an independent floor.

This upscale hotel on a bustling city street is 1.3 km from the Moorish-style Alcazaba fortress, 10 minutes on foot from the Picasso Museum Málaga and a 7-minute walk from the Málaga Centre Mall train station.

Bright, contemporary rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Suites add living areas and/or are bi-level. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet can be arranged.

Amenities include an upscale restaurant, a kitschy bar and a jazz club, along with a library, a fitness center and a rooftop plunge pool offering city views. Parking is available.

Location is good, near the local market, where we had fresh mussels, shrimps and squids for breakfast. Sounds amazing 🤪, but we really came back to the market to had dinner there too.

It was Christmas time and compliments with cute cookies and awesome drinks on lobby ad magical atmosphere with cinnamon smell. Great terrace, where we spent our evening. And nice rooftop with fantastic view on night Málaga lights.

Reception staff are multi lingual and most welcoming. Our room was spacious, extremely clean and comfortable. There was a sofa for watching tv.

We chose to eat in local restaurants to experience the culture and keep costs lower – although the hotel restaurant prices were acceptable and the menu quite varied.

There are some roman ruins in the basement which gave the hotel an extra interest.

LOCATION: Besides being close to the old town with plenty of sights and restaurants, it’s a reasonable walking distance to the harbour and adjoining beach.

I can recommend booking the Antonio Banderas restaurant, Pimpi and also the rooftop bar overlooking the Roman Theatre, Batik which is above a hostel because the view is heaven.

BREAKFAST: is quite lovely with much to choose from and food can be cooked fresh.

ROOMS: On the smallish size but I had a comfortable double bed for a single person moreover, it was quite stylish. The room contained: a TV, safe, air-con, plenty of excellent bathroom products, fluffy bathrobe, hairdryer, laundry bags, tea and coffee facilities, full mini bar fridge, double bathroom sinks.

The hotel provides a free, small bottle of water.

My room looked inwards with no view, but it was quiet.

How much does a room costs at Vincci Selección Posada del Patio?

Prices start 168$/night for Standard Room. The Vincci Essence Junior Suite is 368$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.

Elegant room with 2 single beds equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, safe and mini bar.

2. AC Hotel by Marriott Málaga Palacio 5* – Hotels Near Paseo del Parque Malaga

Located between Málaga Cathedral and Paseo del Parque, AC Hotel by Marriott Málaga Palacio features a rooftop swimming pool and views of Málaga’s port. It has a gym and rooms with flat-screen TVs.

The AC Hotel by Marriott Málaga Palacio has simple, contemporary décor throughout. Each of its rooms has a minibar and satellite TV channels. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The hotel restaurant offers a buffet breakfast and a selection of Spanish cuisine. The stylish dining room offers panoramic sea and park views. Gluten-free menus are available on prior request.

Overlooking the port of Málaga, this modern hotel is a 2-minute walk from Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga and a 5-minute walk from the Museo Picasso Málaga.

Airy rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minifridges and minibars, as well as Wi-Fi access (fee) and marble bathrooms. Some rooms provide balconies with harbor views. Suites add separate sitting areas. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include a business center and a fitness room, plus a rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool, a breezy bar and sweeping city views. There’s also a casual bar serving light snacks, as well as a laid-back Mediterranean restaurant with a terrace.

Seeing the lights on the roof terrace as we were passing to go to the Christmas Market, we called in for a drink.
Situated on the 15th floor with magnificent nighttime views across the City and the Port, we found ourselves a gem.

Heaters along the outside walls deflect the cold wind that comes in from the sea.
Friendly staff, great views, very good service and very reasonable prices.

The hotel is very centrally located, so you’re a short(ish) walk from most tourist attractions, shops, restaurants, beach etc.

Most rooms have their own balcony big enough to enjoy a cup of coffee and a newspaper if one so wishes (two chairs and a round table).

Nice bathroom with bathtub/shower and bidet; the shower had great water pressure.

Nice, big bed, a little bit hard to my taste but not so much that I didn’t get a good night’s sleep (my girlfriend thought it was just right).

Nice looking roof terrace with pool and bar/restaurant (we just had a look up there; it was a bit too crowded for our taste). Great view of the city from there.

Beds were made every day, and bedsheets, pillow covers etc. were changed at least twice during our stay. Complimentary water bottles and toiletries were replaced as soon as we had used them.

Located between the Málaga Cathedral and the Paseo del Parque, this recently refurbished four-star, Marriott-owned hotel also boasts a super-spectacular view of the Málaga port. One of the best located hotels, right on the fringe of the City Centre.

Rooms are spacious. Showers have decent water pressure. Toilets have a separate bidet. Flat screens are high quality. Service is excellent – warm, friendly and hospitable like the Spanish are, with a dash of Marriott professionalism dialled in.

How much does a room costs at AC Hotel by Marriott Málaga Palacio?

Prices start 214$/night for Standard Sea View King, Guest room, 1 King, Balcony. The Junior Suite, Junior Suite, 1 King is 388$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.

This spacious, air-conditioned and heated suite offers a separate lounge with plasma TV with international channels.

It comes with 1 extra large double bed or 2 single beds. The marble bathroom includes, slippers, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. There is also free Wi-Fi, a minibar (surcharge) and welcome chocolates.

3. Atarazanas Málaga Boutique Hotel 3* – Hotels Near Malaga Christmas Market

Set in a reformed historic building, this attractive hotel is located in the heart of the city. It offers stylish rooms and free WiFi, 500 m from Malaga Cathedral.

Modern, air-conditioned rooms have a plasma satellite TV and a safe box, and some also have a small balcony. Private bathrooms include a hairdryer and vanity mirror, and beach towels are available to rent.

This relaxed hotel in a 19th-century building is a 2-minute walk from the Guadalmedina River, 5 minutes on foot from Centro Alameda train station and 1 km from the Museo Picasso Málaga.

Low-key rooms with simple wood furnishings feature free Wi-Fi, as well as flat-screen TVs and minibars. Some rooms have balconies, mini fridges and/or town views. Room service is available.

Meals are offered in a modern cafeteria that has a bar. Breakfast is available for an additional cost.

Modern, air-conditioned rooms at Atarazanas Malaga Boutique Hotel have a balcony, plasma satellite TV and a safe. Private bathrooms include a hairdryer and vanity mirror. Beach towels are available to rent.There is a luggage storage and weighing facility. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Malaga. The Picasso Museum and Thyssen Museum are both a 15-minute walk from Atarazanas Malaga Hotel.

This is a great hotel, perfectly located for all the best sights, a short walk from the main shopping street, Calle Larios, where the Christmas lights show was the main attraction during our December 20-23 stay. Thanks to receptionist Patricia who offered us a modern sixth floor apartment in a nearby street at no extra charge.

It had a balcony looking across the rooftops of the Atarazanas market with views of the cathedral and mountains beyond. Lots of great places to eat and drink close at hand, and a supermarket next door to the hotel itself.

The hotel is in a fantastic location. It isn’t far from anywhere, the marina, the Christmas market, the beach and shops are all within walking distance. Our room was spacious and clean, we had a mini fridge in the room which was very useful.

The room was bright, clean, airy, quiet and provided a good sleep both nights. The bathroom was lovely and had a great standard of towels and toiletries.

An ideal location for us as we could walk everywhere with ease, The Market, (also supermarket two doors up) Calle Larios, Picasso Museum and short walks to access buses and the train station. An added bonus to our stay was the switching on of the Christmas lights on Calle Larios.

How much does a room costs at Atarazanas Málaga Boutique Hotel?

Prices start 70$/night for Double or Twin Room.The Suite with City View
is 129$/room per night with breakfast included – if coming on a honeymoon this is the perfect choice for couples.

This modern, air-conditioned room offers free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The room also has minibar, safe-box and hairdryer.