A hostal (a simple Spanish guesthouse) with a private bathroom and a small kitchen setup in every room: a fridge, a microwave and a coffee machine. Hostal Alma Urbana Malaga is on Calle Rafaela, about a 15-minute walk from the Atarazanas Market, and it works for stays of several days where you want to sort out the odd meal yourself.
Location and getting around
From the hostal, Calle Larios, Malaga Cathedral, the Picasso Museum and Plaza de la Merced are about 20 minutes on foot. María Zambrano station is a similar distance, also about 20 minutes, so if you arrive by train you can walk.
La Malagueta beach is further, about 2.5 km away. The airport is about 8 km away: better by taxi.
Rooms and facilities
Each room has:
- air conditioning and heating;
- a fridge, a microwave and a coffee machine;
- a wardrobe;
- a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and toiletries.
The whole property is smoke-free. With the fridge and microwave you can store a few groceries and heat simple meals, although it is not a full kitchen.
Who it suits
- Couples who want their own bathroom.
- Guests arriving by train who prefer to walk from the station.
- Those who organise simple breakfasts or dinners in the room.
Good to know
The hostal does not offer breakfast. Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, so if you arrive later you will need to arrange it with the property beforehand. Check-out is between 10:00 and 11:00. Wi-Fi is not mentioned.
Other guesthouses may suit you if you want something similar.