This 14-room historical boutique hotel delivers on beauty and charm. It’s housed in a lovingly restored 15th-century home, replete with archways, Moorish tiles, exposed bricks, and a courtyard with dazzling views of the Alhambra. Snug rooms are outfitted in antique, pretty decor and have minibars and free Wi-Fi. There’s no restaurant, but the bar is open 24 hours a day. The location in the mellow, beautiful Albayzin neighborhood makes it well-situated for exploring Granada.
This 14-room historical boutique hotel delivers on beauty and charm. It’s housed in a lovingly restored 15th-century home, replete with archways, Moorish tiles, exposed bricks, and a courtyard with dazzling views of the Alhambra. Snug rooms are outfitted in antique, pretty decor and have minibars and free Wi-Fi. There’s no restaurant, but the bar is open 24 hours a day. The location in the mellow, beautiful Albayzin neighborhood makes it well-situated for exploring Granada.
A beautifully restored 19th-century mansion on a cobbled street, the 31-room Villa Oniria offers a stylish, upscale experience in the city center. This lovely property has rooftop and fireplace lounges, along with lush gardens, a full-service spa, and a chic restaurant serving gourmet Spanish cuisine. Rooms are modern and spacious with cozy couches, while suites have big terraces with Albaycin views. Some rooms are showing signs of wear and tear, and there's a fee to use the cramped gym, but Wi-Fi throughout is free. For travelers seeking an Andalusian villa experience with outdoor space and proximity to the sights, this is a solid pick.
A beautifully restored 19th-century mansion on a cobbled street, the 31-room Villa Oniria offers a stylish, upscale experience in the city center. This lovely property has rooftop and fireplace lounges, along with lush gardens, a full-service spa, and a chic restaurant serving gourmet Spanish cuisine. Rooms are modern and spacious with cozy couches, while suites have big terraces with Albaycin views. Some rooms are showing signs of wear and tear, and there's a fee to use the cramped gym, but Wi-Fi throughout is free. For travelers seeking an Andalusian villa experience with outdoor space and proximity to the sights, this is a solid pick.
This 232-room Granada chain hotel has a wonderful location within walking distance from Granada’s historic sights, shopping highlights, nightlife, and charming bars and restaurants. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and some have lovely terraces with breathtaking views of the city and its cathedral. The Melia Granada has a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch and a lobby bar that serves coffee and drinks. There’s also ample event space and a small, but well-equipped, fitness center.
This 232-room Granada chain hotel has a wonderful location within walking distance from Granada’s historic sights, shopping highlights, nightlife, and charming bars and restaurants. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, and some have lovely terraces with breathtaking views of the city and its cathedral. The Melia Granada has a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch and a lobby bar that serves coffee and drinks. There’s also ample event space and a small, but well-equipped, fitness center.
The 15-room El Ladron de Agua is a mid-range boutique with an artistic sensibility set in a 16th-century building. Located on a cobblestone street along the River Darro in the Albaicin district, this property hosts monthly art exhibits and has a beautiful central atrium with a soothing cistern. Moorish-inspired rooms have terracotta tiled floors and wood beam ceilings, and some have Alhambra views. Free sherry and olives are offered in the afternoon, and there's a cozy library stocked with travel books. However, some rooms have thin walls and views of concrete-walled buildings. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The 15-room El Ladron de Agua is a mid-range boutique with an artistic sensibility set in a 16th-century building. Located on a cobblestone street along the River Darro in the Albaicin district, this property hosts monthly art exhibits and has a beautiful central atrium with a soothing cistern. Moorish-inspired rooms have terracotta tiled floors and wood beam ceilings, and some have Alhambra views. Free sherry and olives are offered in the afternoon, and there's a cozy library stocked with travel books. However, some rooms have thin walls and views of concrete-walled buildings. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Granada Five Senses Rooms & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel that's a short walk from the Granada Cathedral and Royal Chapel. The hotel features colorful, modern interiors and each of its floors are named for the five human senses. There are some nice perks here, too, and the spa, fitness room, and rooftop splash pool are unexpected in this category in central Granada. The 75 rooms have dashes of style, but are a bit spartan. All come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, though they can be small, and many don't have coffeemakers or mini-fridges. The Shine Albayzin is a similarly design-conscious mid-range hotel. It's closer to the Alhambra and the heart of the Albaicin, but it doesn't have a pool like the Five Senses.
Granada Five Senses Rooms & Suites is a three-pearl boutique hotel that's a short walk from the Granada Cathedral and Royal Chapel. The hotel features colorful, modern interiors and each of its floors are named for the five human senses. There are some nice perks here, too, and the spa, fitness room, and rooftop splash pool are unexpected in this category in central Granada. The 75 rooms have dashes of style, but are a bit spartan. All come with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs, though they can be small, and many don't have coffeemakers or mini-fridges. The Shine Albayzin is a similarly design-conscious mid-range hotel. It's closer to the Alhambra and the heart of the Albaicin, but it doesn't have a pool like the Five Senses.
Shine Albayzin is a small three-pearl property housed in a former 16th-century palace in the historic and scenic Albaicin district. It's one of the city's best hotels for visiting the Alhambra, with the western end of the complex about a five-minute walk away. The property's 12 guest rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, and apartments with kitchens are available in a nearby annex building. Some units offer views of the Alhambra and have espresso makers, but most don't have coffeemakers or kettles. Features include a continental buffet breakfast buffet for a fee, and free afternoon tea and cookies. Travelers who want to stay closer to the city center can consider the nearby El Ladron de Agua.
Shine Albayzin is a small three-pearl property housed in a former 16th-century palace in the historic and scenic Albaicin district. It's one of the city's best hotels for visiting the Alhambra, with the western end of the complex about a five-minute walk away. The property's 12 guest rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, and apartments with kitchens are available in a nearby annex building. Some units offer views of the Alhambra and have espresso makers, but most don't have coffeemakers or kettles. Features include a continental buffet breakfast buffet for a fee, and free afternoon tea and cookies. Travelers who want to stay closer to the city center can consider the nearby El Ladron de Agua.
This charming colonial-style hotel just off Central Park is one of Granada's best hotel options, providing boutique intimacy, a small courtyard swimming pool, and simple but tasty local food. The hotel building and the building housing the restaurant and bars are across the street from one another, and the simple yellow exteriors belie the loveliness found within. Antiques, potted plants, beautiful tiles, and rooms with wood-beamed ceilings (centered around the open-air courtyard) make the hotel feel like a hidden sanctuary. The historic ambiance is authentic: The building dates back to the 16th century. Just note that the bathrooms could use an upgrade, the tube TVs may have fuzzy reception (not to mention limited English channels), and there are few features besides the pool.
This charming colonial-style hotel just off Central Park is one of Granada's best hotel options, providing boutique intimacy, a small courtyard swimming pool, and simple but tasty local food. The hotel building and the building housing the restaurant and bars are across the street from one another, and the simple yellow exteriors belie the loveliness found within. Antiques, potted plants, beautiful tiles, and rooms with wood-beamed ceilings (centered around the open-air courtyard) make the hotel feel like a hidden sanctuary. The historic ambiance is authentic: The building dates back to the 16th century. Just note that the bathrooms could use an upgrade, the tube TVs may have fuzzy reception (not to mention limited English channels), and there are few features besides the pool.
The Hotel Dario is a charming mid-range hotel option with an unbeatable location in the heart of Granada, smack-dab amid the restaurants and bars lining Calle la Caldaza. The lush main courtyard has bright flowers and a tinkling fountain; the restaurant offers up live traditional dancing and great Nicaraguan cuisine; and the small pool is surrounded by tropical landscaping. Mid-range rooms have Spanish Colonial charm and cable TV, but those with balconies facing the street can be a bit noisy.
The Hotel Dario is a charming mid-range hotel option with an unbeatable location in the heart of Granada, smack-dab amid the restaurants and bars lining Calle la Caldaza. The lush main courtyard has bright flowers and a tinkling fountain; the restaurant offers up live traditional dancing and great Nicaraguan cuisine; and the small pool is surrounded by tropical landscaping. Mid-range rooms have Spanish Colonial charm and cable TV, but those with balconies facing the street can be a bit noisy.
Room Mate Leo is a three-pearl hotel in central Granada, a short walk from shopping and dining, and under a five-minute stroll from the Granada Cathedral. Apart from a rooftop terrace, the hotel has no major features, but it serves a good hot-and-cold breakfast buffet for a fee. The 32 rooms feature stylish black-and-gold decor, and all come with minibars, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Some of the rooms are a bit small. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, and the hotel also provides free 3G mobile hotspots so international guests can stay connected throughout the city. Travelers looking to stay in the same area but who want a fitness center and full restaurant might consider the nearby Melia Granada, though it's less stylish.
Room Mate Leo is a three-pearl hotel in central Granada, a short walk from shopping and dining, and under a five-minute stroll from the Granada Cathedral. Apart from a rooftop terrace, the hotel has no major features, but it serves a good hot-and-cold breakfast buffet for a fee. The 32 rooms feature stylish black-and-gold decor, and all come with minibars, air-conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. Some of the rooms are a bit small. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, and the hotel also provides free 3G mobile hotspots so international guests can stay connected throughout the city. Travelers looking to stay in the same area but who want a fitness center and full restaurant might consider the nearby Melia Granada, though it's less stylish.
This 25-room boutique hotel occupies a beautiful 16th-century home on a narrow, cobblestone street. Its location near the heart of Granada is both quiet and convenient, and it's walking distance to the sights and to restaurants and bars (handy as there's no on-site dining beyond the breakfast buffet). Rooms are small but outfitted in elegant decor, and there’s free Wi-Fi, afternoon tea, and a pretty little courtyard. It's a truly beautiful and eclectic place to stay, but its lack of pool and restaurant may deter some potential guests.
This 25-room boutique hotel occupies a beautiful 16th-century home on a narrow, cobblestone street. Its location near the heart of Granada is both quiet and convenient, and it's walking distance to the sights and to restaurants and bars (handy as there's no on-site dining beyond the breakfast buffet). Rooms are small but outfitted in elegant decor, and there’s free Wi-Fi, afternoon tea, and a pretty little courtyard. It's a truly beautiful and eclectic place to stay, but its lack of pool and restaurant may deter some potential guests.