The old Jewish quarter climbing towards the Alhambra — the Realejo, with its atmospheric lanes, superb tapas bars, striking street art (by local artist El Niño de las Pinturas), carmenes and a relaxed, local feel. Characterful, walkable and close to the Alhambra, quieter than the centre; the base for travellers who want great tapas, art and a genuine neighbourhood vibe near the palace. An authentic, atmospheric quarter. Cool and characterful.
A look around
What you’ll be living next to. Swipe through.
€90–150
typical per night in Spain
The sensible middle
Typical prices for Granada — neither steal nor splurge.
Where it sits
The circle is Realejo 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.
- Free tapas & tapas bars4 min walk365 m
- The Alcaicería & Moorish quarter8 min walk652 m
- The Alhambra8 min walk675 m
- Granada Cathedral & Royal Chapel8 min walk677 m
- The Generalife Gardens12 min walk965 m
- Mirador de San Nicolás12 min walk994 m
- The Albaicín14 min walk1.2 km
- Flamenco in Sacromonte18 min walk1.5 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 5.Free tapas & tapas bars — Granada keeps alive one of Spain's best traditions — free tapas with every drink. Order a beer or wine at a traditional bar and a plate of food arrives free, and keeps coming with each round, from jamón and cheese to fried fish, stews and tortilla. Bar-hopping the tapas trail (around Calle Navas, the Realejo and Elvira) for the price of a few drinks is delicious, sociable and superb value — the tastiest way to eat and drink in the city. An essential, only-in-Granada delight; go where the locals crowd. Utterly brilliant.
- 11.Realejo & its street art — The old Jewish quarter, the Realejo, is one of Granada's most characterful areas — a hilly tangle of lanes climbing towards the Alhambra, dotted with striking street art and murals (many by celebrated local artist 'El Niño de las Pinturas'), superb tapas bars, leafy squares and carmen villas. Wander to hunt out the powerful murals, tuck into some of the city's best free tapas, and soak up the authentic, arty neighbourhood vibe. A wonderful, less-touristed quarter that blends history, art and great food. A lovely, atmospheric wander. Cool and genuine.
- 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?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Realejo; flights via Google Flights.