Istan accommodation from AU$198

The area of Marbella Seafront Promenade is a perfect choice when it comes to hotel options. There's around 5 here. Some examples of places to base yourself in Marbella Seafront Promenade are the Hotel Fuerte Marbella and Apartamentos Princesa Playa. Another option is Puerto Banus. This area can be found 13 kilometres from downtown. Should you be interested in basing yourself here, check out the Gran Hotel Guadalpin Banus and Park Plaza Suites Hotel.

For some alternatives, try out the Finca Cortesin Golf & Spa and the Marbella Club Hotel Golf Resort & Spa. They are 30 kilometres and 11 kilometres respectively from the center. Wotif also suggests the Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa Marbella and the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel. The first is 11 kilometres away from the center, while the second is 16 kilometres away.

If you'd like to experience some close by localities, think about Benahavis and Marbella. Journey 11 kilometres to the southwest from Istan and you'll locate Benahavis. That said, Marbella is 12 kilometres to the southeast. Hotels in Benahavis include the Amanhavis Hotel and Barcelo Marbella. Marbella choices are the Gran Melia Don Pepe and The Marbella Heights Boutique Hotel.

Just because you are travelling in Malaga, doesn't mean you can't indulge in your love of all things sport. You will find Plaza de Toros de la Malagueta to the east of Istan. To hit the hay close by, secure a room at the Parador Malaga Gibralfaro or the Vincci Seleccion Posada del Patio.

Travellers planning on arriving or departing via Malaga Airport can book a room at the Riu Belplaya - All Inclusive or the Marconfort Beach Club Hotel - All Inclusive, both of which are conveniently located nearby.