Only YOU Hotel Málaga is the stylish, sociable choice in the old town, and it sits in one of the best positions in the city, on the Alameda Principal where the shopping streets meet the harbour. Calle Larios and the port are each about two minutes away on foot, the cathedral is five minutes, the Picasso Museum seven and the Alcazaba about eight, so almost every major sight is within a short stroll. The hotel is rated as a five-star property and has ninety-three rooms in a contemporary, design-conscious style, with a warm palette, playful details and a polished finish. It is known for its social spaces: a rooftop with an infinity pool and a terrace bar overlooking the harbour, an outdoor pool for the middle of the day, two restaurants and three bars, which means there is somewhere for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and dinner without leaving the building. A 24-hour gym, an electric car charging point and a pet-friendly policy round out the list. The hotel suits couples, groups of friends and travellers who like their sightseeing balanced with a lively base and a stylish rooftop at the end of the day.
Location and getting around
The Alameda Principal is a broad, tree-lined avenue that runs along the western edge of the old town, and the hotel is at the very start of it, next to the pedestrian heart of the city. Calle Larios and the port are about two minutes away on foot.
The cathedral takes five minutes, the Picasso Museum seven and the Alcazaba around eight. The La Marina station is a minute away for local transport, and María Zambrano railway station is about a sixteen-minute walk. The airport is roughly a twenty-five minute drive, depending on traffic.
The rooms
Rooms are designed with a modern, relaxed feel, with generous beds, good bathrooms and plenty of natural light, and many have views over the city or the port. The upper floors give the best outlook and a little more peace from the nightlife around the Alameda. Suites offer more space for families or longer stays. Because this is an energetic part of the old town, a room facing the inner side of the building is a good request for light sleepers, and weekends can be lively.
Who it suits and good to know: couples, friends celebrating a trip and design lovers who want to be at the centre of things. The rooftop pool and bar are the highlights, though the outdoor pool has set access hours in the middle of the day, so check the times on arrival, and the rooftop can be busy at sunset with outside guests.
The hotel is welcoming to pets, which is unusual among luxury hotels. Parking is not part of the main amenity list, but guests have mentioned a car park close to the hotel, so ask in advance if you are driving. Expect high-season prices from spring to early autumn, and book ahead for Easter Week and the August fair.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop infinity pool with harbour views
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Rooftop terrace bar
- ✓Two restaurants and three bars
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Electric car charging point
- ✓Pet friendly
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Where is Only YOU Hotel Málaga?+
It is on the Alameda Principal at the edge of the old town, two minutes on foot from Calle Larios and the port. The cathedral is about five minutes away.
Does Only YOU Hotel Málaga have a rooftop pool?+
Yes, there is a rooftop infinity pool with harbour views and a terrace bar. There is also an outdoor pool that is open during the middle of the day.
Is Only YOU Hotel Málaga pet friendly?+
Yes, pets are welcome at the hotel. Ask about any conditions or fees when you book.
