Where to stay

Find some of Granada's best hotels in the hillside neighborhood of Albaicin, an ideal location for spectacular views of the Alhambra. Accommodations at the edge of Albaicin within walking distance of the magnificent courtyards of the Generalife overlook the Genil River. Continue uphill to the gypsy quarter of Sacromonte, where flamenco dancers perform in atmospheric caves, known as tablao. The area's best accommodations have balcony views of the Alhambra and are an easy stroll to the Mirador de San Nicolas. Experience a neighborhood with a lively atmosphere and contemporary street art scene with a hotel stay in the old Jewish quarter of Barrio Realejo. This Central District spot is near shops and attractions including the Royal Chapel of Granada. For a more contemporary vibe, base yourself in the student neighborhood of Ronda and visit cultural gems such as the Centro Federico García Lorca museum.

Tapas often come free with drinks in Granada, and the local cuisine includes flavors from Morocco, so wherever you stay in the city will satisfy a healthy appetite. Choose from great hotels in the compact historical Central District and eat at some of the best restaurants and tapas bars in town, surrounded by quaint shopping boutiques. While in the area, stroll to the superb Mercado San Augustin food market, a short walk from Granada Cathedral. Book accommodations in the rustic but busy district of Zaidin, south of the city center, for the local markets and tapas bars of nearby Calle Navas. Alternatively, consider staying in a hotel in Sacromonte, where the main street is great for dining while watching a flamenco show in a tablao.

Almost everywhere you stay in this city offers great views of the walled fortress of the Alhambra palace complex of the Nasrid dynasty on top of La Sabica hill. Stay in hotels near University Square in the Central District and relax in the lush oasis of the 19th-century Botanical Gardens before a stroll down Calle San Jeronimo to see the magnificent Granada Cathedral. Discover other great churches in the surrounding area, including the 16th-century San Jeronimo Monastery. For a different experience, book a room in Sacromonte and enjoy a day at the peaceful Arab baths of Hammam Al Andalus.