First off, this place is super clean and stocked with everything you need for a great stay - well stocked kitchen, washer, dishwasher, cold refrigerator to chill the beer, air conditioning, utensils, great TV with many channels and WIFI. It is just a few steps from the Plaza de Merced and Teatro Cervantes. This area is about a 15 minute walk to Malagueta beach, and only 5 minutes to EVERYTHING else in the city center. But right outside your door are dozens of cafes, markets, discos (if they're open-Covid 19 restrictions were in place) and enough retail to satisfy the most demanding of consumers. Despite the liveliness of the neighborhood, the unit itself is quiet because it is an interior apartment (no outside windows). And Mika is a great source of information and advice to help you make the most of your time in Malaga. Finally, it was a pretty pet-friendly apartment for our stay.