ICON Malabar: from $188 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $188 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at ICON Malabar on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

ICON Malabar is a boutique 4-star in Málaga’s walkable Soho district in Málaga, Spain and Canary Islands.

Address: Calle Tomás Heredia, 13, Malaga. Property ID: 1248992. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/malaga/icon-malabar-1248992

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/malaga/icon-malabar-1248992/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $188 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $322 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $448 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $590 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $725 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $885 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,120 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,349 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,473 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,594 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,724 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,853 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,984 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#3 of 8 hotels in Soho by Axel's take. Soho is #1 of 9 places to stay in Málaga. The best hotels in Soho, ranked · Where to stay in Málaga

Axel's take: 8.9/10

A strong Soho base with standout staff, comfortable beds and a few room-layout compromises. a boutique 4-star in Málaga’s walkable Soho district, scored for what it is.

ICON Malabar, now called Malabar by Petit Palace, is a boutique 4-star we’d confidently shortlist for a Málaga city break. Its Soho location puts the old town, market and waterfront within easy walking reach. Recent Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean, attractively furnished rooms. Breakfast also earns consistent approval. The appeal is thoughtful comfort and personal service rather than extensive leisure facilities.

Choose your room carefully: some guests find the smaller categories tight, clothes storage limited or bathroom layouts awkward. Occasional nearby bar noise is worth considering, although many guests describe quiet nights. Drivers must use nearby paid parking and walk with their luggage. We’d choose it for exploring on foot, but look elsewhere if generous room space or doorstep car access matters most.

• Best for: couples on a city break; sightseeing without a car; travelers who prioritize personal service

• Watch out for: Room size, storage and bathroom layouts vary; Occasional noise from nearby bars; Pedestrian street; parking is off-site

• Location: Walkable Soho base near Calle Larios, Atarazanas Market and the waterfront.

• Rooms: Comfortable beds and appealing interiors; smaller rooms and limited hanging space draw some criticism.

• Cleanliness: Strong cross-site praise for housekeeping outweighs isolated negative reports.

• Service: Helpful, welcoming reception staff are the most consistent highlight across recent reviews.

• Amenities: Buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi and pet-friendly rooms; the official site explicitly welcomes families, despite Expedia’s adults-only listing.

• Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; nearby parking is paid, and pet charges depend on booking channel.

Axel's opinion of ICON Malabar, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

About ICON Malabar

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Petit Palace
• Calle Tomás Heredia, 13, Malaga
• Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 772 reviews (location 4.7/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Terminal Muelle Heredia: 7 min walk · Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport: 16 min by public transport · Federico García Lorca Granada Airport: 74 min by taxi · Málaga Park: 11 min walk · Málaga Roman Theatre: 13 min walk · Interactive Music Museum: 15 min walk
• Hotel policies: Parking (off site): €17 per car per night; Breakfast: €20; Deposit: €50 per room per night; Pets: €25 per guest per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (free), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Málaga

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Quadruple room

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Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Superior Double room with balcony (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Balcony
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Junior Suite

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Bathtube Junior Suite

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