Guesthouse
 La Casa Mata Central

Molinillo del Aceite, 8, Malaga Centro, 29008 Málaga, Spain – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1712 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
1,711 reviews

Excellent location, with a comfortable room and the toilet was shared and well cleaned. Also Pablo was trying to make everything perfect.

Tarcisio Brazil

Fantastic hotel and location, spotlessly clean and friendly staff :)

Christopher United Kingdom

Location was great to walk to restaurants and attractions. Staff was very friendly with good communication before and during check in. Room was spacious and had a nice view.

Michele United States of America

Very clean , good location ( walkimg distance from the train , but not with big luggage)

Catalina Canada

The house itself was so much nicer than I was expecting for a hostel! The tiles and decorations made us feel right at home, and we loved that they gave us recommendations for where to go in the city (which we did, and loved!) Pablo helped us get checked in and was so friendly and nice! We loved our stay here.

Abigail United States of America

The location was amazing and fhe staff was super helpful

Paul Peru

Great location in the centre. Very helpful staff. Interior is interesting . Good price

Agne Lithuania

friendly and helpful staff, great location, worth the value for sure!

Elaine Singapore

Great location close to everything but located on a quiet lane. The staff were nice and it was very clean.

Olivia United Kingdom

excellent homely quiet and relaxed stay with very friendly professional staff

Nielsen United Kingdom
8.2
Very Good
1,711 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Excellent location, with a comfortable room and the toilet was shared and well cleaned. Also Pablo was trying to make everything perfect.”
    Tarcisio Tarcisio Brazil Brazil
  • “Fantastic hotel and location, spotlessly clean and friendly staff :)”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was great to walk to restaurants and attractions. Staff was very friendly with good communication before and during check in. Room was spacious and had a nice view.”
    Michele Michele United States of America United States of America
  • “Very clean , good location ( walkimg distance from the train , but not with big luggage)”
    Catalina Catalina Canada Canada
  • “The house itself was so much nicer than I was expecting for a hostel!”
    Abigail Abigail United States of America United States of America
  • “The location was amazing and fhe staff was super helpful”
    Paul Paul Peru Peru
  • “Great location in the centre. Very helpful staff. Interior is interesting . Good price”
    Agne Agne Lithuania Lithuania
  • “friendly and helpful staff, great location, worth the value for sure!”
    Elaine Elaine Singapore Singapore
  • “Great location close to everything but located on a quiet lane. The staff were nice and it was very clean.”
    Olivia Olivia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “excellent homely quiet and relaxed stay with very friendly professional staff”
    Nielsen Nielsen United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi7.7

Stay in the heart of Málaga – Excellent location – show map

This property is a 17-minute walk from the beach. La Casa Mata is a guest house located just 7 minutes’ walk from Malaga Cathedral and the Picasso Museum, in the heart of the city. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout.

Rooms at La Casa Mata feature modern design and have ceiling fans and desks. Guests have the option of reserving a room with a private or shared bathroom.

Casa Mata also has a tour desk, where guests can find maps and information on Malaga.

There are many shops, bars and restaurants within a 5-minute walk of Casa Mata. Malaga Train and Bus Stations are around 0.9 mi away, while Constitution Square is just 1,650 feet away. You can walk to La Malagueta Beach in 20 minutes.

This is our guests' favorite part of Málaga, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

La Casa Mata Central has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 27, 2010

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Málaga, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

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4 reasons to choose La Casa Mata Central

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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches
  • La Malagueta Beach

    La Malagueta Beach

    7.8 Good beach
    4,450 feet from property

  • La Caleta Beach

    7.9 Good beach
    1.2 miles from property

  • San Andres Beach

    7.8 Good beach
    1.4 miles from property

  • Misericordia Beach

    8.0 Very good beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 1,711 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi7.7

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tarcisio
    BrazilBrazil
    “Excellent location, with a comfortable room and the toilet was shared and well cleaned. Also Pablo was trying to make everything perfect.”
  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Fantastic hotel and location, spotlessly clean and friendly staff :)”
  • Michele
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was great to walk to restaurants and attractions. Staff was very friendly with good communication before and during check in. Room was spacious and had a nice view.”
  • Catalina
    CanadaCanada
    “Very clean , good location ( walkimg distance from the train , but not with big luggage)”
  • Abigail
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The house itself was so much nicer than I was expecting for a hostel! The tiles and decorations made us feel right at home, and we loved that they gave us recommendations for where to go in the city (which we did, and loved!) Pablo helped us get...”
  • Paul
    PeruPeru
    “The location was amazing and fhe staff was super helpful”
  • Agne
    LithuaniaLithuania
    “Great location in the centre. Very helpful staff. Interior is interesting . Good price”
  • Elaine
    SingaporeSingapore
    “friendly and helpful staff, great location, worth the value for sure!”
  • Olivia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location close to everything but located on a quiet lane. The staff were nice and it was very clean.”
  • Nielsen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “excellent homely quiet and relaxed stay with very friendly professional staff”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there free parking near this place?
    Hello, there is but is a little bit difficult to park. Next to the hostel there is a parking that is the cheapest in the city center, 16€ per day. Regards.
    Answered on November 21, 2019
  • Do you have smoke/fire alarms?
    yes the rooms have a smoke detector
    Asked about: Double with Private Bathroom • Answered on April 6, 2020
  • El "baño compartido" se comparte con otros huéspedes? Is the "shared bathroom" shared with other guests? Gracias!
    Buenas tardes, Si, es compartido entre las habitaciones con baño compartido. Saludos. Yes, it's shared between the rooms with shared bathroom. Best regards
    Answered on August 12, 2020
  • We (one couple and two singles) are interested in staying night of February 24. We can share a bathroom but would we be sharing with anyone else? Can we store luggage the day after our stay until late afternoon departure?
    Hello. We have two options. Double room with private bathroom, and the other is sharing bathroom, this is shared between five rooms. You can leave your luggage here the day after. Regards.
    Answered on November 11, 2019

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Museum of Glass and Crystal
    0.2 miles
  • Carmen Thyssen Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Jorge Rando Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Plaza de la Constitución
    0.2 miles
  • Cervantes Theatre
    0.3 miles
  • Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation
    0.3 miles
  • Picasso Museum
    0.3 miles
  • Plaza de la Merced
    0.3 miles
  • Calle Larios
    0.3 miles
  • Malaga Cathedral
    0.3 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Bodegon los Hildagos
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Bar Jamon
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Il Laboratorio
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Atarazanas Market
    0.4 miles
  • Malaga Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Alcazaba
    0.5 miles
  • Malaga Park
    0.5 miles
  • Gibralfaro Viewpoint
    0.6 miles
  • Malaga Train Station
    0.9 miles
  • Port of Malaga
    1 miles
  • Automobile and Fashion Museum
    1.9 miles
  • Andalucia Technological Park PTA
    6.9 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • La Malagueta Beach
    4,450 feet
  • La Caleta Beach
    1.2 miles
  • San Andres Beach
    1.4 miles
  • Misericordia Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Baños del Carmen Beach
    2.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Malaga Airport
    5 miles
  • Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen Airport
    48.1 miles
How to get to La Casa Mata Central from Malaga Airport
    Taxi
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of La Casa Mata Central

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linens
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
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House rules La Casa Mata Central takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 60 is required on arrival. That's about 62.07USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Red 6000 La Casa Mata Central accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note this property is located in the historic city center and free parking spaces in the area are limited. Parking is available for a surcharge at Don Rodrigo street, 3.

Please note late check-in after 0:00 is not allowed.

The property does not accept groups and only a maximum of 2 rooms can be booked in total. From the third up, it is considered a group.

Please inform La Casa Mata Central of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A damage deposit of EUR 60 is required on arrival. That's about 62.07USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about La Casa Mata Central

  • Room options at La Casa Mata Central include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Single

  • La Casa Mata Central offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • La Casa Mata Central is 1,150 feet from the center of Málaga.

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to La Casa Mata Central by:

      • Train 12min
      • Taxi 20min

    • Check-in at La Casa Mata Central is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at La Casa Mata Central may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from La Casa Mata Central.