Parador de Malaga GibralfarovsHostal La Palma
Both Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro and Hostal La Palma are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hostal La Palma. Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro comes in at 89 with endorsements from 4 reviews including oyster.com, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro
Castillo de Gibralfaro s/n, 29016 Malaga
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
Star
"You won’t get a better panoramic view of the coast than from this eagle’s nest on top of the Gibralfaro hill. It’s quite small as paradores go, which adds to its charm... Has its own garage."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro is a 38-room, three-and-a-half-pearl hotel on top of Mount Gibralfaro with great views across Malaga." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"With Mediterranean-view rooms, a popular restaurant and the Gibralfaro castle as its next-door neighbour, this hilltop Parador is one of Málaga’s most sought-after hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"The attractive rooms at this cozy, gray-stone parador are some of the best in Málaga, with spectacular views of the city and the bay, so reserve well in advance." Full review
Independent
"The Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, high on a hill east of the centre and adjacent to the Gibralfaro castle, offers excellent rooms with views and a rooftop swimming pool"
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Lonely Planet
"With an unbeatable location perched on the pine-forested Gibralfaro, Málaga’s stone-built parador is a popular choice." Full review
Independent
"Located in a peaceful yet spectacular spot...the 38 rooms are traditional Andalucian in style, with terracotta-tiled floors, and bathed in glorious southern Spanish light, along with a balcony."
Independent
"The Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, high on a hill east of the centre and adjacent to the Gibralfaro castle, offers excellent rooms with views and a rooftop swimming pool"
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Hostal La Palma
Calle Martinez 7, 29005 Malaga
From $39/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Flatscreen TV
Rough Guide
"One of the best budget places in town with a/c en-suite doubles in addition to simpler rooms sharing bath; frequently offers discounts. Free wi-fi. €40."