The leafy hillside around the Alhambra itself — a tranquil, woodland setting of grand old hotels and carmenes among the trees, right by the palace and its gardens, above the city bustle. Peaceful, green and blessed with the palace on the doorstep, though a walk down to the centre; the base for travellers who want calm, nature and the Alhambra minutes away, in the most exclusive setting. Serene and special. Quiet and privileged.
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€150–260
typical per night in Spain
You pay for the postcode
One of the pricier addresses in Granada.
Where it sits
The circle is Alhambra & Mauror and roughly a 10-minute walk around it.
How far is everything?
From the middle of this area to the city's headline sights — pick your own on the city page and these become your list.
- Mirador de San Nicolás8 min walk661 m
- Moorish teahouses (teterías)10 min walk807 m
- The Albaicín10 min walk827 m
- Free tapas & tapas bars10 min walk853 m
- Flamenco in Sacromonte11 min walk897 m
- Granada Cathedral & Royal Chapel11 min walk932 m
- The Alcaicería & Moorish quarter12 min walk984 m
- The Cartuja Monastery26 min walk2.2 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 1.The Alhambra — One of the greatest buildings on earth — the Alhambra, a sublime Moorish palace-fortress crowning its hill above Granada, whose Nasrid Palaces are a breathtaking symphony of intricate carved stucco, honeycomb ceilings, tranquil courtyards, reflecting pools and calligraphy, the finest surviving Islamic architecture in the West. Set against the Sierra Nevada, it is impossibly beautiful and deeply moving. Book weeks ahead (it sells out), and give it half a day at least. The reason most people come, and worth every bit of the trip. Utterly, unmissably magnificent.
- 2.The Generalife Gardens — The exquisite summer palace and gardens of the Alhambra — the Generalife, a serene paradise of manicured hedges, rose-lined walks, fountains and reflecting pools cascading down the hillside, designed as an earthly vision of heaven and offering gorgeous views back to the Alhambra and the city. Included with the Alhambra ticket, it's a tranquil, fragrant counterpoint to the palaces; wander the water gardens and courtyards and drink in the beauty and calm. A magical, essential part of the Alhambra visit; don't rush it. Serene and utterly lovely.
- 13.Carmen de los Mártires gardens — A hidden gem beside the Alhambra — the Carmen de los Mártires, a romantic 19th-century villa and garden on the Alhambra hill, with palm-lined walks, fountains, a little lake with black swans and peacocks, grottoes and gorgeous views over Granada, all far quieter than the palace nearby. Free to enter, it's a tranquil, dreamy escape and one of the loveliest gardens in the city; wander the terraces and enjoy the peace and the vistas. A beautiful, romantic and little-known highlight; a perfect calm counterpoint to the crowds. Serene and enchanting.
When are you staying?
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