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title: "Ilunion Malaga vs Literal Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Ilunion Malaga or Literal Hotel in Málaga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-02
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# Ilunion Malaga vs Literal Hotel

Both are in Málaga, 480 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Plaza de Toros Vieja
## [Ilunion Malaga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ilunion-malaga-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1660614/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Perchel Sur
## [Literal Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/literal-hotel-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1781130/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Literal Hotel

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 480 m apart.

### Choose Ilunion Malaga if you want

-   to be closer to the beach (690 m / 980 m)

### Choose Literal Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (880 m / 1.4 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 87)

### Why is Ilunion Malaga better than Literal Hotel?

1.  290 m closer to the beach (690 m vs 980 m) (−290 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Literal Hotel better than Ilunion Malaga?

1.  480 m closer to the city centre (−480 m)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  280 m closer to public transport (−280 m)
4.  63 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+63)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 98 vs 84) (+14)
6.  20 more sights within 1 km (+20)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Ilunion Malaga | Literal Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.1 | 9.4  (+1.3) |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.0  (+1.0) | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 9.8  (+1.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.7  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 219  (+85) | 134 |
| Rank in Málaga | top 45%  (+10%) | bottom 45% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.1 | 9.4  (+1.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km | 880 m  (−480 m) |
| To the beach | 690 m  (−290 m) | 980 m |
| To public transport | 450 m | 180 m  (−280 m) |
| To the airport | 7.5 km | 7.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 87 | 150  (+63) |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 100 m  (−230 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 11  (+3) |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 | 33  (+20) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 179 | – |
| Floors | 7 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | – |
| Listed amenities | 26  (+25) | 1 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Indoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Incarnation | 1.2 km | 770 m  (−480 m) |
| Museum Jorge Rando | 1.9 km | 1.4 km  (−470 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

480 m apart

Ilunion Malaga: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Estacion de Malaga - Maria Zambrano: 450 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 7.5 km, beach: 690 m, 87 places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.

Literal Hotel: city centre: 880 m, nearest station Cercanías Málaga Centro-Alameda: 180 m, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP): 7.9 km, beach: 980 m, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Málaga

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

## Ilunion Malaga or Literal Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Ilunion Malaga or Literal Hotel?

Literal Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport. Ilunion Malaga is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Ilunion Malaga or Literal Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Literal Hotel is closer: 880 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Ilunion Malaga.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Ilunion Malaga is 690 m from the nearest beach; Literal Hotel is 980 m.

### How far apart are Ilunion Malaga and Literal Hotel?

The two hotels are 480 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/ilunion-malaga-malaga-vs-literal-hotel-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/