Where to Stay · Granada

Granada accommodation guide

The Albaicín and the area around the Alhambra hill are the most sought-after neighbourhoods for accommodation, and if an Alhambra-view room matters to you then book as early as possible: the best ones sell out months ahead. The Albaicín itself is a UNESCO-listed Moorish quarter of winding cobbled lanes that is best explored slowly on foot, and several small boutique hotels and guesthouses here occupy buildings with genuinely historic character. Sacromonte, across the Darro ravine from the Albaicín, is quieter and significantly better value: it is the traditional home of Granada's Romani flamenco community and has a more local, neighbourhood feel. The Realejo district, south of the Alhambra hill around the old Jewish quarter, is another good option: it is walkable to everything, slightly less tourist-heavy, and has some excellent small hotels. Granada rewards staying at least two nights, both for the Alhambra and for the city itself: the free tapas culture means dining out is unusually good value.