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Hotel Review: H10 Croma Málaga

H10 Croma Málaga review: a modern mid-range hotel in the heart of the city with a rooftop pool and bar, a short walk from the Picasso Museum and Alcazaba.

Lobby bar at H10 Croma Málaga

H10 Croma Málaga is a stylish, modern hotel right in the centre of Málaga, with a great rooftop bar and pool and an easy walk to everything. For a mid-range city stay, it’s a brilliant choice.

Arrival and the Lobby

We were welcomed with a drink in the lobby, which is bright, modern and beautifully designed.

H10 Croma Malaga lobby
Lobby bar at H10 Croma Málaga
Lobby lounge seating at H10 Croma Málaga

Our Room

Our room had a great balcony, where we had a tapas picnic on our first night.

Family tapas on the room balcony at H10 Croma Málaga

The Rooftop

My favourite part of the hotel was the rooftop, with its bar and pool and views over the city.

Exterior of H10 Croma Málaga against a blue sky
Rooftop pool at H10 Croma Málaga

The Gym

The gym is small, but it has great equipment, and I was always the only one there when I went each morning.

Gym at H10 Croma Málaga

The Location

The hotel is in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the Calle Larios shopping street.

Family in a shaded park in Málaga
Palm trees and yachts at the port in Málaga

We skipped breakfast at the hotel to explore instead. The Mercado Central de Atarazanas food market is nearby, along with lots of lovely cafés.

Coffee and a filled croissant at a café in Málaga

Lena’s Tips

  • Ask for a room with a balcony. It’s perfect for a tapas evening.
  • Go up to the rooftop at sunset. It’s the best spot in the hotel.
  • Breakfast out. The market and cafés nearby are worth it.

The Verdict

H10 Croma Málaga is clean, modern and perfectly located, with an amazing rooftop. We’d happily stay again.

More from Málaga: read my Málaga guide and Dynamit review.

“Great location, great rooftop, great value. H10 Croma is my pick for Málaga.” – Lena

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