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The short answer: best overall, budget, best value
A hammam is an Arab-style bath house where you move between warm, hot and cold pools in a quiet, low-lit room, often with a massage. Granada has several, all in or close to the old town. A session takes about 90 minutes.
- Best overall: Hammam Al Ándalus, the best known, next to Plaza Nueva. It is also the most expensive.
- Budget: Baños de Elvira, near Plaza Nueva, or Al-Haram, near the cathedral.
- Best value: a bath with a 15- or 30-minute massage. A short massage is usually enough, and it costs far less than the long ones.
Book a few days ahead, above all for the evening. Hammam Al Ándalus advises booking 2 or 3 days in advance.
Comparison table
| Hammam | Where | Bath only | Bath and massage | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammam Al Ándalus | C/ Santa Ana 16, by Plaza Nueva | about €52 | about €60–125 | Sessions every 2 hours, 10:00 to midnight |
| Baños de Elvira | C/ Arteaga 3, near Plaza Nueva | about €30 | about €40–50 | 10:00–22:00 |
| Al-Haram | C/ Santa Paula 25, near the cathedral | ask | about €32–40 | Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00; Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00 |
| Palacio Nazarí | C/ San Miguel Alta 41, old town | about €45 | about €77–105 | Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00; Sat–Sun 11:00–22:00 |
About these prices. Hammam Al Ándalus doesn’t show prices on its information pages, and prices vary by date and by where you book. The figures come from independent guides (Love Granada and Explore Granada, August 2026), so they are a guide only. Hours are from the same guides, apart from the official details noted below. We’d confirm the price when you book.
Each option in detail
Hammam Al Ándalus
The best-known hammam in Granada is just off Plaza Nueva, under the Alhambra hill. It is a good choice for a special occasion, with a long list of options. Emerge is the 90-minute bath, and Mimma combines bath and massage in the same 90 minutes (for example, 75 minutes in the bath with a 15-minute massage, or 30 with a 60-minute massage).
The rules are on its official website:
- Swimwear is compulsory, and you can’t wear underwear instead. You can buy swimwear at reception.
- A towel and a locker are provided. You go barefoot, and neoprene slippers are on sale at reception.
- Sessions are mixed, and there are no nudist sessions.
- You shower before entering the pools, and long hair should be tied up.
- The hammam is silent, with tea and water in the relaxation area. Phones and cameras are not allowed.
- If you need to change your booking, do it at least 48 hours ahead, or you lose what you paid.
Baños de Elvira
These baths are on a side street off Calle Elvira, a few minutes from Plaza Nueva, and are among the cheapest in the centre. The independent guide Love Granada lists a basic 90-minute circuit (about €30), a circuit with a 15-minute massage (about €40), and a longer one of 1 hour 45 with a 30-minute massage (about €50). Flip-flops and lockers are included. We couldn’t open the official website when we checked, so we’d confirm the details when you book. Book Baños de Elvira.
Al-Haram
Al-Haram is about 100 metres from the cathedral, in a building with the remains of a 14th-century cistern. It offers public circuits and private rituals. Love Granada lists a bath with a 15-minute massage from about €32 and with a 30-minute massage from about €40, with rituals of about €49–70. It opens only from the afternoon from Monday to Thursday.
Palacio Nazarí
These baths in the old town have sessions every hour. Love Granada lists 90 minutes in the baths (about €45) and rituals with massage (about €77–105). They open only in the afternoon on weekdays.
Historic baths are not the same thing
You can’t bathe at El Bañuelo, the 11th-century Arab baths on the Carrera del Darro, shown at the top of this page. It is a monument, and you visit it for its vaults and star-shaped skylights. See things to do in Granada. The Alhambra’s Comares baths aren’t open for bathing either.
How to choose
- A special occasion: Hammam Al Ándalus, for its location and range of massages.
- The lowest price: Baños de Elvira or Al-Haram.
- Just the water: a bath-only session. It is cheaper, and 90 minutes is plenty.
- Your first massage in a hammam: we’d start with 15 or 30 minutes.
- A rainy or cold day: any of them. Granada’s winters are cold, and we think a hammam is at its best then. See Granada weather by month.
- After the Alhambra: an evening session is a good way to end a long day on your feet. We’d allow a good gap between your Alhambra time slot and your session.
Add it to a longer trip with our Granada itineraries, and see where to stay in Granada.
FAQ
How much is a hammam in Granada?
Roughly €30–52 for a bath alone, and €32–125 with a massage, depending on the venue and the length of the massage. These are figures from independent guides in August 2026, so we’d confirm the price when you book.
What should I bring to a hammam in Granada?
A swimsuit or bikini. Hammam Al Ándalus provides a towel and a locker, and sells swimwear and slippers at reception. We’d also bring a hair tie, and something to dry your hair with if you’re going straight out to dinner.
Do I need to book a hammam in Granada?
Yes, we’d book. Sessions are timed and places are limited, above all in the evening and at weekends. Hammam Al Ándalus advises booking 2 or 3 days ahead.
Are hammams in Granada mixed?
Hammam Al Ándalus is mixed and swimwear is compulsory. We’d check the rules of the other baths when you book.
Can children go to a hammam in Granada?
The rules vary and we couldn’t confirm them on the official pages, so we’d ask the hammam before you book. These are quiet places, and we think they suit older children best.
Which is the best hammam in Granada?
We think Hammam Al Ándalus is the best choice for a first visit, thanks to its location by Plaza Nueva and its range of massages. Baños de Elvira and Al-Haram cost less.
How long does a hammam session last?
Usually about 90 minutes. At Hammam Al Ándalus, that includes the time for your massage.