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title: "Malaga City Breaks vs TOC Hostel Málaga | StayVersus"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. Malaga City Breaks or TOC Hostel Málaga in Málaga? Compare guest ratings…"
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# Malaga City Breaks vs TOC Hostel Málaga

Both are in Málaga, 170 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Centro Histórico
## [Malaga City Breaks](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/malaga-city-breaks-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1815907/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★ · Centro Histórico
## [TOC Hostel Málaga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/toc-hostel-malaga-malaga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2233437/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 170 m apart.

### Choose Malaga City Breaks if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose TOC Hostel Málaga if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Malaga City Breaks better than TOC Hostel Málaga?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.8) (+0.5)
2.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 15:00) (−4h)
3.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 11:00) (+3h)

### Why is TOC Hostel Málaga better than Malaga City Breaks?

1.  More guest reviews (866 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×33)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Malaga City Breaks | TOC Hostel Málaga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.5) | 8.8 |
| Location | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Beach access | 6.1 | 6.5  (+0.4) |
| Public transport | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.1) | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.3  (+0.5) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 26 | 866  (+840) |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 319 | – |
| Rank in Málaga | top 13%  (+5%) | top 18% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Centro Histórico centre | 190 m | 220 m |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.1 km  (−100 m) |
| To public transport | 730 m | 730 m |
| To the airport | 8.6 km | 8.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 43 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2020 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−4h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00  (+3h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

170 m apart

## Malaga City Breaks or TOC Hostel Málaga: common questions

### Which is better, Malaga City Breaks or TOC Hostel Málaga?

They are evenly matched. Malaga City Breaks is stronger in guest rating; TOC Hostel Málaga is stronger in beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Malaga City Breaks or TOC Hostel Málaga?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

TOC Hostel Málaga is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; Malaga City Breaks is 1.2 km.

### How far apart are Malaga City Breaks and TOC Hostel Málaga?

The two hotels are 170 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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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