Barceló Malaga Hotel

Barceló Malaga – The Coolest Slide in the City and Urban Chic Style


🏢 Inside the Train Station | 🛝 Giant Designer Slide | 🏊 Rooftop Pool | 🍳 B-LikEat Breakfast | 🏙️ Panoramic City Views

Overview


Experience one of Europe’s most designer-forward stays at the 4-star Barceló Malaga. Perfectly integrated into the Maria Zambrano high-speed train station, this hotel combines avant-garde aesthetics with ultimate convenience, making your arrival into the city completely seamless. You’ll be greeted by the famous "EDHA" – a massive six-metre stainless steel slide that lets you zip from the first floor straight down to the gastrobar, adding a playful touch to your sophisticated city break.


Rooms


  • Air-conditioning for a cool night's sleep
  • High-speed Wi-Fi access
  • The exclusive B-Room pillow menu
  • Rain shower in a modern bathroom
  • Flat-screen satellite TV
  • Minibar and safety deposit box
  • Tea and coffee making facilities

Dining


Your culinary journey starts with the signature B-LikEat breakfast, where you can enjoy organic, local, and seasonal ingredients in a bright, modern setting. For a taste of the region, La Santa María Gastrobar offers "travel cakes" and innovative tapas that blend Malagueño flavours with international flair. If you fancy a drink with a view, head up to the B-Heaven rooftop terrace to sip a cocktail while the sun sets over the Malaga skyline. You can choose from Bed and Breakfast or Half Board meal plans to suit your travel style.


Pools and Spa


Take a break from the urban bustle at the rooftop terrace, featuring a refreshing swimming pool where you can take a dip while overlooking the Cathedral and the sea. The hotel also features a well-equipped fitness centre and a sauna to help you unwind after a day of sightseeing. Please note that the use of the sauna and any specific wellness treatments may be subject to additional charges.


Beach


The nearest sandy stretch, San Andrés Beach, is approx. a 15-minute walk or a short 5-minute drive from your door. As this is a public beach, you’ll find plenty of local "chiringuitos" (beach bars) along the promenade. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the beach at an extra charge from local providers.


Sport and Entertainment


Stay active in the on-site gym which features modern cardio and resistance equipment. As evening falls, the hotel transforms into a social hub; the rooftop bar is the place to be for a chic atmosphere and ambient music. Being located right in the station, you are also perfectly placed to hop on a local train for a quick trip to the nearby golf courses or coastal towns.


Family Amenities


While the hotel has a sophisticated feel, families are more than welcome. Kids will absolutely love the unique indoor slide, and the spacious family rooms provide plenty of room for everyone to relax. Its location within the station means no long walks with luggage, and you’re within walking distance of the city's main parks and the interactive Music Museum.


Attractive Location


  • Located within the Maria Zambrano train station complex
  • Approx. a 15-minute walk to the historic city centre and the Picasso Museum
  • Within walking distance of the Huelin Park and San Andrés Beach
  • Approx. a 10-minute train ride or 15-minute drive from Malaga Airport
  • A short walk from the contemporary art centre (CAC Malaga)

Hotel Facilities

General

  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Number of bars/lounges: 1
  • Number of poolside bars: 1
  • Number of restaurants: 1
  • Smoke-free property

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Activities

  • Fitness facilities

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes: 1
  • Snack bar/deli

Pools and wellness

  • Number of outdoor pools: 1
  • Sauna
  • Pool sun loungers

Front-desk/reception area services

  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Express check-in
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Concierge services

Shared spaces

  • Terrace
  • Computer station

Cleaning services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Business facilities

  • Number of meeting rooms: 15
  • Conference space size (metres): 1500
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Other facilities

  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift
  • Wedding services

Location

Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

Address: C/ Heroe de Sostoa 2 Vialia Railway Station, Malaga, Spain

Reviews

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ellsjewNov 2026
5.0/ 5

“Great hotel comfy beds amazing shower”

We stayed for a long weekend So easy to catch train from the airport and straight into the hotel Our room was spacious massive bed and a great shower Lovely fresh towels every day Staff were great We used the pool for couple hours shame as the bar has closed for winter now About 20 min walk into old town and a good 30 minutes to the beach

  • Stayed in Nov 2026
5.0/ 5

“Trip to Andalusia”

Excellent location for exploring Andalusia. Very nice and clean rooms, pleasant services and fantastic breakfast. We can only recommend this hotel.

  • Couples
  • Stayed in Oct 2026
JC868Nov 2026
5.0/ 5

“Recommend✨✨”

We have had a lovely 3 night stay in a premium room booked through Jet2 Holidays. The room was spotless & comfortable with a mini fridge and safe. Plenty of wardrobe space with drawers and a steamer. Bathroom had shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand cream and handwash with toothbrushes and toothpaste. Cleaned everyday if you want with a change of towels. Pool area lovely. Breakfast everything you could possibly want. The hotel is about 15mins walk from the old town which we didn’t mind, (passing lots of bars on the way), it is also adjacent to the train station linking to the airport. ✨✨The 2 girls on reception were absolutely brilliant, we had a WiFi issue in our room and it was resolved immediately with a room move and a lot of smiles, courtesy and professionalism which we really appreciated - so thank you.✨✨ Would not hesitate in recommending.

  • Stayed in Nov 2026
5.0/ 5

“Brilliant family holiday at Barcelo”

Loved this hotel - perfect location for exploring Malaga as close to transport hubs. The rooftop bar was fantastic as was the pool which our 7 year old daughter loved! The staff were brilliant and helped us with our many enquiries - for example booking tickets for us and giving us their local knowledge to add lots of value to a brilliant family holiday.

  • Family
  • Stayed in Oct 2026
cloughanne99Oct 2026
5.0/ 5

“Great hotel”

We loved the slide in reception and the staff were very helpful. One morning we had a very short wait for breakfast. The location was very convenient for the train and bus and the shops nearby. It was a short walk to the centro historico and the port area. We also went to the huelin area which was more of a local neighbourhood for food which was great and more authentic and less touristy than the centre of Malaga. The hotel is beautiful and stylish with stunningly huge beds. We used the rooftop bar and pool and our son liked using the gym. The only small fault was that the shampoo and conditioner in the shower were not great quality and the conditioner had been watered down. We would have preferred more English breakfast tea bags and more milk provided.

  • Family
  • Stayed in Oct 2026
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