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Our top 3
- Best luxury: Parador de Granada: a former convent inside the Alhambra walls, the most famous stay in Granada
- Best boutique: Hotel Casa Morisca: a historic Moorish house below the Albaicín, with Alhambra views
- Best value: Hotel Palacio de Santa Inés: a 16th-century house just above the Carrera del Darro
How we chose
We only list hotels in or next to the historic centre and the Alhambra hill, so you can walk to the sights. Every hotel has consistently high guest ratings, a character building or an outstanding location, and a consistent record in recent reviews. Hotels pay nothing to appear here. We earn a commission if you book through our links, which never changes the price you pay. See our editorial policy.
The hotels
Luxury
Parador de Granada (Alhambra). A former convent that the Catholic Monarchs founded in a Nasrid palace inside the Alhambra, where they were first buried. Gardens, views towards the Generalife, and the grounds almost to yourself in the evening. Book months ahead.
Check pricesHotel Alhambra Palace (Antequeruela). A neo-Moorish palace from 1910 on the Alhambra hill, with tiled lounges and a terrace bar with one of the best views over Granada. We think it is worth a drink even if you don’t stay.
Check pricesHospes Palacio de los Patos (Centro). A 19th-century palace with a grand staircase, joined to a modern wing, with a spa and a garden. Flat, central and close to the shopping streets.
Check pricesHotel Palacio de Santa Paula (Centro). A former convent on Gran Vía, with a cloister. Central, calm and a short walk from the cathedral and Plaza Nueva.
Check pricesBoutique and mid-range
Hotel Casa Morisca (Albaicín). A small hotel in a restored Moorish house around a courtyard, at the end of the Carrera del Darro. Some rooms look up to the Alhambra.
Check pricesHotel Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol (Realejo). A carmen on the slope of the Alhambra hill, with gardens and views over the city. Quiet, with only seven rooms.
Check pricesHotel América (Alhambra). A small, family-run hotel inside the Alhambra grounds, near the Parador, with simple rooms and a patio. The cheaper way to sleep inside the walls.
Check pricesHotel Casa 1800 Granada (Plaza Nueva and Darro). A restored old house with a patio, close to the Carrera del Darro, in a very central spot for walking both to the Alhambra and the Albaicín.
Check pricesEl Ladrón de Agua (Carrera del Darro). Luxury tourist apartments in a 16th-century house on what we think is Granada’s most beautiful street, between Plaza Nueva and the Paseo de los Tristes.
Check pricesHotel Palacio de Santa Inés (Albaicín). A 16th-century house on a lane just above the Carrera del Darro. Character at a fair price.
Check pricesHotel Gar-Anat (Realejo). A small boutique hotel in a historic house, in the local quarter below the Alhambra.
Check pricesHotel Palacio de los Navas (Realejo). A 16th-century house with a patio on Calle Navas, the tapas street, a few minutes from Plaza Nueva.
Check pricesRoom Mate Leo (Centro). Modern and cheerful, on a pedestrian street a few minutes from the cathedral. We think it is a good choice if you prefer a contemporary hotel.
Check pricesBudget
Hotel Casa del Capitel Nazarí (Albaicín). A Renaissance house with a patio, steps from Plaza Nueva. Rooms are simple; the building and the location are the reason.
Check pricesHotel Macia Plaza (Plaza Nueva). Simple rooms on Plaza Nueva itself, with the Alhambra, the Darro and the tapas bars all within minutes.
Check pricesHotel Guadalupe (Alhambra). A traditional hotel next to the Alhambra entrance. Handy for an early Nasrid Palaces slot, and easy to reach by car.
Check pricesComparison table
| Hotel | Area | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parador de Granada | Alhambra | €€€€ | A special occasion |
| Hotel Alhambra Palace | Antequeruela | €€€ | Views over the city |
| Hospes Palacio de los Patos | Centro | €€€ | Luxury, spa |
| Hotel Palacio de Santa Paula | Centro | €€€ | Historic building, central |
| Hotel Casa Morisca | Albaicín | €€ | Couples, Alhambra views |
| Hotel Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol | Realejo | €€ | Views, quiet |
| Hotel América | Alhambra | €€ | Staying inside the walls |
| Hotel Casa 1800 Granada | Plaza Nueva and Darro | €€ | Location |
| El Ladrón de Agua | Carrera del Darro | €€ | Apartments |
| Hotel Palacio de Santa Inés | Albaicín | €€ | Character and value |
| Hotel Gar-Anat | Realejo | €€ | Boutique, local area |
| Hotel Palacio de los Navas | Realejo | €€ | Tapas on the doorstep |
| Room Mate Leo | Centro | €€ | Modern, central |
| Hotel Casa del Capitel Nazarí | Albaicín | € | Value near Plaza Nueva |
| Hotel Macia Plaza | Plaza Nueva | € | Budget, location |
| Hotel Guadalupe | Alhambra | € | Budget near the Alhambra |
€ under €100, €€ €100–200, €€€ €200–350, €€€€ over €350 for a double room in spring (approximate).
Booking tips
- We’d book the Alhambra before the hotel. Tickets sell out weeks ahead in spring and autumn, long before hotel rooms do. Get your date and Nasrid Palaces slot first, then book your nights around it. See Alhambra tickets.
- Match the hotel to your palace slot. For an early-morning slot, sleep on the Alhambra hill or near Plaza Nueva, and arrive the evening before. We wouldn’t plan a morning slot on the day you arrive by train or car.
- We recommend free cancellation, so you can move your nights if the Alhambra date changes, and we’d check the price again a few weeks before your trip.
- A hotel on the hill doesn’t include a ticket. Even at the Parador, you need your own Alhambra ticket to visit the Nasrid Palaces.
- Think about luggage. Many Albaicín hotels are up stepped lanes that taxis can’t reach. Ask how close a car can get.
- Driving? Ask the hotel about parking and the old-town access cameras before you arrive. See where to stay in Granada.
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FAQ
What is the most famous hotel in Granada?
The Parador de Granada, a former convent inside the Alhambra grounds. Book months ahead.
Can you stay inside the Alhambra?
Yes, at two hotels: the Parador de Granada and the smaller, cheaper Hotel América nearby. You still need an Alhambra ticket to visit the palaces.
Which Granada hotels have a view of the Alhambra?
Among our picks, Hotel Casa Morisca and other hotels in the Albaicín and on the Carrera del Darro look up to the Alhambra, and the Hotel Alhambra Palace and Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol look out over the city from the hill. We’d ask for a view room when booking: not every room has one.
How much does a hotel in Granada cost?
It depends on the season more than anything: spring and autumn are the most expensive, and winter (outside Christmas) and July and August are cheaper. The price bands in the table above give a rough guide; check current prices for your dates.