To fall in love with Granada, all you need is enough time to visit it. It’s easy to fall in love with its streets, its people and its cuisine in just a few days. Finding the perfect hotel is not an easy task. Indeed, the choice of accommodation is crucial in making your trip a total success or a monumental disaster. At Passporter, we want to help you find the hotels in Granada that best suit your taste. Also, according to your travel itinerary and any special requirements. We want to help you to make your trip an unforgettable experience. In this post, we indicate the most charming, most appreciated and most recommended accommodations by our users.
The location of your accommodation is of the utmost importance when planning your trip, as it will be the starting point for each of your daily routes around the city. That’s why we have organised our selection of accommodation in Granada by neighbourhoods, to make it easier for you to choose yours.
If you want to know what you can see and do in the neighbourhoods of Granada, read our post: Things to see and do in Granada.
Granada hotels in the centre of the city
Cabrera-Lillo Palace
Palacio Cabrera-Lillo is a 4-star hotel in the heart of Granada city centre. Set in a 19th-century palace, it has a contemporary design and is located just 600 metres from Granada Cathedral. Palacio Cabrera – Lillo has an amazing location that will allow you to walk to most of the city’s points of interest. It is just a 5-minute walk from Recogidas Street and 1 km from the Alhambra and the Generalife. In addition, it is also adapted for people with reduced mobility. The price per night for a double room is approximately 80€.
Villa Oniria
The 4-star Villa Oniria is one of the best hotels in Granada, and is located in the heart of the city. Indeed, it is a 19th century manor house that has been carefully restored in a traditional Andalusian style. Also, it is located 11 minutes’ walk from Granada Cathedral and 2.1 km from the Alhambra. Moreover, it has a lovely garden leading to an interior courtyard, ideal for relaxing and reading for a while. It is also adapted for people with reduced mobility and costs 150€ per night.
Gar Anat Hotel Boutique
The Gar-Anat Hotel is a small and unique 17th century hotel, located in the historic centre of the city. It has been restored and retains much of its original architecture. It has 3 stars and is located close to Granada’s tourist attractions. Moreover, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Granada Cathedral. It is within walking distance of the famous Alhambra and many restaurants and tapas bars. In addition, it is adapted for people with reduced mobility and costs 100€ per night for a double room.
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Granada hotels next to the Alhambra
If you want to know what things you can do in the Alhambra, go to our post: Alhambra Granada.
Parador of Granada
The Parador de Granada is one of the most renowned of Granada’s hotels. Situated in the beautiful gardens of the Alhambra, it is in a beautiful 15th century convent. Moreover, the convent is adapted for people with reduced mobility. The Parador combines original features, such as stone arches, beamed ceilings and antique furniture, with elegant, contemporary décor. This 4-star hotel is 0.6km from the Albaicín quarter, 0.8km from the San Nicolás viewpoint, and just a 10-minute walk from Granada’s old town and cathedral. The price per night is a little higher than the average of our list, at about 190€ per night for a double room.
Granada hotels in Albaicín
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Hotel Casa 1800 Granada
Hotel Casa 1800 Granada is located in the heart of Plaza Nueva, 100 metres from the Albaicín and 400 metres from Granada Cathedral. This 3-star hotel is also within walking distance of the San Juan de Dios Museum, 500 metres from the Paseo de los Tristes, and 600 metres from the Alhambra and the Generalife. In addition, the nearest airport, Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport, is 16 km away, and this hotel provides an airport shuttle service for a surcharge. The price per night at this hotel is 74€, including breakfast.
Hotel Casa Morisca
Located in Granada’s historic Albaicín district, on the Cuesta de la Victoria, this hotel offers exclusive accommodation in a noble residence dating back to the late 15th century. This 3-star hotel is located at the foot of the Alhambra. Also, it exudes all the magic and charm of the Alhambra that was passed down to the Moorish houses. Moreover, the hotel has exceptional views of the Alhambra and the Generalife, as well as easy access to the city centre and the Alhambra itself. Double rooms are priced at around 130€ per night.
Solar Montes Claros
Solar Montes Claros is located in the picturesque Albaicín neighbourhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All of the hotel rooms are decorated in a traditional Andalusian style and have a balcony or terrace with a beautiful view of the Alhambra Palace. In addition, this hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the Generalife Palace and a 12-minute walk from Elvira Street, famous for its tapas bars and lively nightlife. It also has 3 stars and costs 149€ per room.
Smart Suites Albaicín
Smart Suites Albaicín is a Granada accommodation offering flats in the Albaicín neighbourhood. It is located just a 5-minute walk from Plaza Nueva and Gran Vía. It is located within walking distance of the Albaicín leisure area, where you can find several shops and restaurants. These beautiful suites are priced at 65 € per night. The Alhambra Palace is a 15-minute walk away, and Granada Cathedral and the San Nicolas viewpoint are 5 minutes away. To find out which viewpoints you can visit in the city, read our post: The best viewpoints in Granada.
Hotel Santa Isabel La Real
This beautiful 3-star Granada hotel, located in the historic centre of the city is in a historic 16th-century house. This authentic Andalusian building has a terrace and an interior courtyard. It is a 3-minute walk from Dar al-Horra Palace and 20 minutes’ walk from Granada Train Station. In addition, the property has spectacular views of the Alhambra and is ideally located for exploring the neighbourhood. A double room costs €138 per night.
Granada hotels in Paseo de los Tristes
This is an ideal location to stay. Find out what else you can see in the Paseo de los Tristes in the post: Paseo de los Tristes in Granada.
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El Ladrón de Agua Hotel
This is a 3 star boutique hotel, located on the Carrera del Darro. This boutique hotel is located in a beautiful 16th century house, with a stunning courtyard full of charm, and is also a 3 minute walk from the Plaza Nueva. Moreover, the location is perfect for making the most of your visit to the city. The price per night for a double room is approximately 80€.
Hotel Shine Albayzin
This hotel is also located in the heart of the Carrera del Darro. Hotel Shine Albayzin is a 16th century palace that faces the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra. Its 12 rooms are steeped in history and its beautiful courtyard makes it a very cosy and magical meeting place. The price of a double room per night is around 100€.
Palace of Santa Inés
This 3-star hotel is an elegant, renovated 16th century house located on the Cuesta de Santa Inés. It is a 6-minute walk from the Paseo de los Tristes, and a 7-minute walk from Granada Cathedral. In addition, it is an 18-minute walk from the medieval Alhambra complex. The location of this hotel is not as exact as the previous two, but its interior will make you want to walk the 6 minutes difference. The price for a standard double room per night is approximately 110€.
Mariana Pineda Palace
The Hotel Palacio de Mariana Pineda is a restored 17th century palace located on Carrera del Darro street, opposite the Alhambra. The Hotel is located next to the Darro River and is 400 metres from Granada Cathedral. The palace is named after the revolutionary martyr Mariana Pineda, who lived in the palace during the 19th century. The hotel also has a museum explaining its history. The price for a double room is 120€ per night.
Cheap Granada hotels
If you are going with friends and want to visit the city of Granada, but want to spend a minimum on accommodation, here are some options:
Lemon Rock Hostel
This hostel is in a 17th century building, 2 km away from the Alhambra and 3 km from the gardens of El Generalife. Moreover, the property is 1 km from the centre of Granada. El Lemon Rock Bar & Restaurant, its namesake, is a 5-minute walk away. It is a hostel with a great atmosphere, perfect for groups. The price per night depends on how many people you share the room with, if you go as a couple it’s 58€ for a double room.
El Granado Hostel
El Granado Hostel is in a 15th century Nasrid-style building on a small street in the centre of Granada, just a 5-minute walk from the cathedral. The train station is a 15-minute walk away and the bus station is 3 km away. Moreover, it’s worth going in a group, as the cheapest options are for shared rooms (€15), triple rooms (€31) and quadruple rooms (€31). If you go as a couple, the price is €70 for a double room.
You may be interested in this itinerary by @claradiaz for your trip to Granada.
Granada Travel Map
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