Sercotel Tribuna Malaga, MálagaSercotel Tribuna Malaga in Málaga, Spain has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 52 of 60 hotels we score in Málaga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.0, Google 2.0. Rooms from about $164 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sercotel Tribuna Malaga is a three-star hotel situated in the historic centre of Malaga. It is positioned within walking distance of the cathedral and the Picasso Museum. The property contains 48 air-conditioned rooms equipped with minibars, safes, and plasma televisions. Guests can access free Wi-Fi, a business centre, and laundry services. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk and provides a tour desk for local assistance. It suits travellers who want to be near major city sights, though the guest rooms are relatively small. On-site dining includes options for special diets.What stands out

Central historic location

Helpful staff

Clean well-equipped rooms

Varied breakfast options

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Modest sleep quality

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