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title: "Coeo Pod Hostel vs Soho Boutique La Merced: which hotel is better?"
description: "Coeo Pod Hostel or Soho Boutique La Merced in Málaga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/coeo-pod-hostel-malaga-vs-soho-boutique-la-merced-malaga/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# Coeo Pod Hostel vs Soho Boutique La Merced

Both are in Málaga, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · La Merced
## [Coeo Pod Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/coeo-pod-hostel-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1298301/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · La Merced
## [Soho Boutique La Merced](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/soho-boutique-la-merced-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2113032/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.

### Choose Coeo Pod Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.2)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 56 / 10)

### Choose Soho Boutique La Merced if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (890 m / 1.0 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 56)

### Why is Coeo Pod Hostel better than Soho Boutique La Merced?

1.  More guest reviews (50 vs 12), so the rating is more reliable (×4.2)

### Why is Soho Boutique La Merced better than Coeo Pod Hostel?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Coeo Pod Hostel | Soho Boutique La Merced |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Beach access | 6.7 | 7.3  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.0  (+0.3) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.1) | 9.2 |
| Number of reviews | 50  (+38) | 12 |
| Rank in Málaga | top 8%  (+33%) | top 41% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Distance to La Merced centre | 170 m | 220 m |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 890 m  (−160 m) |
| To the airport | 8.9 km | 9.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 19  (+3) | 16 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 56 | 10 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Incarnation | 350 m | 360 m |
| Museum Jorge Rando | 540 m  (−160 m) | 700 m |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

180 m apart

Coeo Pod Hostel: city centre: 240 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 8.9 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Soho Boutique La Merced: city centre: 390 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 9.0 km, beach: 890 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Málaga

[Málaga weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/andalusia/malaga/weather)

## Coeo Pod Hostel or Soho Boutique La Merced: common questions

### Which is better, Coeo Pod Hostel or Soho Boutique La Merced?

Soho Boutique La Merced leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Coeo Pod Hostel or Soho Boutique La Merced?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Soho Boutique La Merced is 890 m from the nearest beach; Coeo Pod Hostel is 1.0 km.

### How far apart are Coeo Pod Hostel and Soho Boutique La Merced?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/coeo-pod-hostel-malaga-vs-soho-boutique-la-merced-malaga/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/