A peaceful garden sanctuary in Malaga's historic center awaits, just steps from the Picasso Museum and offering convenient bike rentals for city exploration
El Riad Andaluz provides a quiet retreat in central Malaga with its garden and library spaces. Travelers appreciate the helpful staff and convenient amenities including bike rentals, dry cleaning services, and a pleasant terrace for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.
Located near the beach, EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House is in Málaga Centro, a neighbourhood in Málaga. Port of Malaga and Benalmadena Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Malagueta Beach and Carihuela Beach. Santisimo Cristo de la Buena Muerte and Molino del Inca are also worth visiting. Scuba diving offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Málaga travel guide
Close to Picasso Museum Malaga and Alcazaba, EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House provides a terrace, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to car hire on-site and babysitting, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Smoke-free property, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House feature comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
Babysitting
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
No lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 2 January and 1 February.
Access methods
Staffed front desk, key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 28 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 21 per day (328 ft away)
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
El Riad
El Riad Andaluz
El Riad Andaluz House
El Riad Andaluz House Malaga
El Riad Andaluz Malaga
El Riad Andaluz Hotel Malaga
El Riad Andaluz Malaga, Spain - Costa Del Sol
El Riad Andaluz Málaga
El Riad Andaluz Pension
El Riad Andaluz Pension Málaga
Frequently asked questions
Is EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House on 10 Mar 2026 start from €78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House?
Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 15.
Does EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 28 per vehicle applies.
Where is EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House located?
Located in Málaga Centro, this pension is within a 10-minute walk of Teatro Cervantes de Malaga, Picasso Museum Malaga and Calle Larios. Port of Malaga and Málaga Cathedral are also within 15 minutes. La Marina Station is 12 minutes by foot and La Malagueta Station is 12 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
EL Riad Andaluz - Guest House Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Lovely stay with a great host, very responsive and willing to help where they can; great location and close to the beach and plenty of great food spots. Would visit again!
Mosab
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Old, but beautiful. Amazing decor. Rooms kind of small, but understandable given apparent age of property. Very nice host, felt like we were family. Easy online check in. Street parking
Excellent location, walkable distance to attractions. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Quiet neighborhood and courtyard, the street is for pedestrians only. Easy check-in and check-out.
The room was perfect for my solo stay. The hotel is perfectly located next to anything you could want to walk to. The host gave me great recommendations for meals and sights. He was accommodating to my arrival time and everything went as smooth as could be. I’ll definitely return.
A great place to stay- stayed for 3 days. Owner is very nice - helped me with luggage issue I had With airport. Each room is unique. It was once a house so not hotel room size rooms but very personalized.
Very clean, super cute little room with en suite bathroom in a historic building. It was safe and in a great location for the historic center. The staff was friendly as was the hotel kitty, Princess.
Gerard is super friendly and the hotel is BEAUTIFUL. Perfect walking distance to restaurants, sight seeing, and the beach. As a group of young women, we felt extremely safe. There’s air conditioning in the room and a coffee station downstairs. There’s even an adorable ragdoll cat that roams the hotel - it felt like a movie. Couldn’t say a bad word about this place. My go-to recommendation for anyone’s stay in Malaga.
Had a great experience with El Riad Andaluz! The location is perfect, staff were friendly and caring. The rooms are very nicely decorated and clean. Would come again!
Perfect location close to most attractions but still very quiet. Friendly and helpfull owner. Simple but clean and comfortable rooms with charming decor. We enjoyed our stay very much and would choose the same hotel if we visit Malaga again.
Cozy, well located, quiet place. The riad is located in a quiet, pedestrian street, centrally located, but away from loud bars. The rooms are well lit and look much better in person. The place offers beach towels and umbrellas to take to the beach, along with recommendations for breakfast and lunch spots.
The aesthetically pleasing vitrified ceramic tile flooring and wall treatments were a notable feature. Its convenient proximity to area attractions, restaurants, cafes, and eateries was advantageous. However, the property's location at the end of a street experiencing issues with homelessness and public intoxication presented safety concerns. On the morning leaving for breakfast, human waste was discovered near the entrance. Furthermore, early morning construction noise from the lower level disrupted our sleep. Parking was limited and the spaces were cramped.
Jessie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Jeremiah D
5 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay in Malaga
The atmosphere was excellent—old style Arabic/Old Spanish establishment with internal courtyard and rooms with internal windows. A very authentic feel and dare I write, quaint. There was no noise from outside. Internal noise echoed a bit but the other guests weren’t noisy. The bed was spotlessly clean. The shower head needed a gasket to stop the water spraying everywhere except from the shower head itself! The holder on the wall for the shower head itself was too worn out to hold the shower head so I had to hold the shower head or rest it on the taps. The sink plug was fully inserted and to get it out so the sink could drain I had to dig it out with my fingernails. The hotel is close to the town’s restaurants and bars and the Alcazar and Roman Teatro. Excellent. I really enjoyed my stay but the shower and sink need some TLC. Get that fixed and it’s a gem.
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Hotel El Riad Andaluz, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted with warm hospitality that made me feel right at home. The location of the hotel was perfect, very central which allowed me to explore the charming streets of Malaga.
The hotel's ambiance was incredibly cozy, with authentic décor that reflected the local culture and a beautiful indoor garden. My room was beautifully designed, kept only in cerulean tones, with an authentic attention to detail.
The hotel's owner was exceptional, very kind and always ready to assist with a smile and local recommendations that added an extra layer of enjoyment to my trip. Whether it was providing directions to nearby attractions or suggesting the best spots for authentic tapas.
My stay at this lovely hotel was a memorable experience filled with comfort, warmth, and a true taste of Spanish hospitality. I can't wait to return and create more unforgettable memories. If you're looking for a cozy and delightful retreat in Spain, I highly recommend this hidden gem.