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El Riad Andaluz

2.0 star property
Pension in Málaga, 7-minute walk to Picasso Museum Malaga

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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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Hinestrosa 24, Málaga, Málaga, 29012

What's nearby

  • Picasso Museum Malaga - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Málaga Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Soho - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Port of Malaga - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Malagueta Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Los Prados Station - 11 min drive
  • La Marina Station - 12 min walk
  • Malaga Airport (AGP) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Okami Merced - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oliva Tapas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nic Pic - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Pepi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Vino Mío - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Riad Andaluz

Pension near Port of Malaga
Close to Picasso Museum Malaga and Alcazaba, El Riad Andaluz provides a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to car rentals on site and babysitting, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Riad Andaluz boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Heating and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 21 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 2 and February 1.

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

Property payment types

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Riad Andaluz?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at El Riad Andaluz?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15.

Does El Riad Andaluz 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 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.

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El Riad Andaluz Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 204 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very clean property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Betsabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, clean rooms However they are very dark and small
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful place, very clean and very kind and polite people.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for the price. Great location and friendly receptionist. A bit rustic and quirky. Some people might want a fancy hotel, pay more and get one. This place was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Centrally cool

Great place central to the tourist area. Tastefully decorated, good wifi . The owner fixed us up with airport transfer, very much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceylin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely little place close to the centre and easy walking to all the sights. Nice and clean and the bed was comfy. Excellent accommodation for what you are paying. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay for 2 nights. It’s a small, private run boarding house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El Riad Andaluz is a delightful hotel on a quiet pedestrian street. The central atrium with many climbing plants is a lovely place to sit. The owner (with his very friendly cat) looked after us well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Riad Andaluz is in a great location. The rooms were nice and very clean. The owner was very nice and extremely helpful in giving advice and arranging for taxis, car rentals, getting around the city, ... Would definitely go back there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish there was a fridge in the room, but otherwisr it's great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Arild

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No, no, no….

Petfect location, poor guest house
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremiah D

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giaura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is cozy with its own private balcony. The decor and architecture is amazing and all the plants. The bed was firm and comfortable. Especially the pillow. It was chilly but they have central heat air and a hot plate to warm up room. Hot water takes a minute in shower. A tiny shower, got to make sure you put a towel on the floor. The location is amazing so close to everything within walking distance from all the sites. I loved staying here. Also felt very safe. TGNCIQ friendly.

2/10 Terrible

Marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely low hygiene conditions

I am not happy to write this review: I had the chance to see the owner of El Riad Andaluz is really passionate about this hotel. Although, my experience at this hotel was far from satisfactory. For this reason, I have to warn potential customers about the fact that some of the rooms (such as the one I booked), have extremely low hygiene-sanitary conditions. The layout, with the bathroom directly integrated into the bedroom without proper separation, was not only aesthetically displeasing but also a clear violation of hygiene regulations. The lack of privacy and the potential for cross-contamination were alarming. It's baffling that the hotel would compromise such basic standards. I would caution anyone considering staying here to think twice about their health and comfort. I remark the fact that this "feature" is not explained in the hotel description, nor it visible from the pictures listed in the website. I didn't appreciate how the owner managed my claim, as he didn't offer any refund in case we would leave the room (he said he would offer to us a refund in case he had found new customers). I think this behavoiour was not fair from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fadila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a walking distance from the city centre.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente, todo muy limpio y bonito, ubicación de lujo. Solo q le hace falta una puerta a los baños, con una cortina es muy poco privada, colchón un poco duro. Pero todo lo demás muy bien. Excelente ubicación.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mosab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Location was safe and very walkable, right next to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

paolo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Arrivati l'hotel si presenta come un piccolo riad marocchino. Saliamo in camera e....orrore. pavimento sporco di capelli e cosi tutto il letto e i cuscini. Avvisiamo il proprietario che ci cambia il lenzuolo. Bagno minuscolo e inesistente, era una parete che divideva il letto dal water senza soffitto e senza porta ma una tendina. Pessima esperienza
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Close to the beautiful places
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was nice, street outside was not great. The guy who greeted us was a bit off. Didn’t want to be there or seemed bothered and agitated with work in general. Might have been the owner, but he is very short tempered. Everyone has bad days, but running a hospitality business, attitude is key. And this is coming from being in the business for 20 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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