Where to stay · Budget
Best budget neighbourhoods in Malaga
Where to stay in Malaga without overspending — the most affordable neighbourhoods that are still well-located and walkable.
Top pick for budget
Teatinos & Western Residential
The student/family barrio west of the river — no monuments, no tourists, real Malagueño life.
Teatinos & Western Residential
Top pickThe student/family barrio west of the river — no monuments, no tourists, real Malagueño life.
6/10
Walk
9/10
Price
10/10
Local
4/10
Central
Soho / Arts District
GoodThe post-2010 arts barrio — street murals by D*Face, Obey and ROA, plus the Pompidou cube.
9/10
Walk
6/10
Price
7/10
Local
9/10
Central
Pedregalejo & El Palo
Trade-offThe old fishing villages east of the centre — chiringuito row and the best espeto sardines.
7/10
Walk
7/10
Price
9/10
Local
5/10
Central
Centro Histórico
Trade-offMoorish Alcazaba, Roman amphitheatre and the Picasso Museum within a single 1km walking radius.
10/10
Walk
5/10
Price
6/10
Local
10/10
Central
La Malagueta
Trade-offThe city's own beach barrio — 1.2km of sand, the bullring and the Gran Hotel Miramar.
9/10
Walk
4/10
Price
6/10
Local
8/10
Central
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