Hostal Larios

Hostal Larios is a budget guesthouse at Calle Marqués de Larios 9, on Málaga's principal pedestrian shopping street in the Centro Histórico, in Andalusia, Spain. Calle Larios is a broad, marble-paved avenue lined with nineteenth century buildings, shops and cafés that runs from the Plaza de la Constitución to the Alameda Principal and the Paseo del Parque, and it is the city's best-known promenade. The hostal's address places guests in the middle of the old town, with Málaga Cathedral, the Alcazaba, the Roman Theatre, the Picasso Museum and the Museo Carmen Thyssen all within roughly five to fifteen minutes on foot. The María Zambrano railway and bus stations are about twenty minutes' walk away, and Málaga Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the property. A hostal in Spain is a modest guesthouse, usually occupying part of a building rather than a whole one, with simple rooms and a small reception, and this one follows that model. Rooms are offered as Double, Twin and Triple types with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the triples suit small groups and families on a tight budget. No restaurant, pool or spa is listed, but the street itself is surrounded by cafés, ice-cream shops and tapas bars. Quoted rates run from about €40 to €90 per night, which is low for such a central location, and the guest rating is about 4.0. Service is friendly and informal, with reception staff able to advise on sightseeing and transport. Because the street is pedestrianised, taxis cannot stop directly outside, and guests with heavy luggage should ask the property for the best drop-off point. During Christmas, when the street is lit, and Semana Santa processions, the area is exceptionally busy and noisy. Early booking is advisable.