The old Roma cave quarter on the hillside — Sacromonte, famous for its whitewashed cave dwellings dug into the hill, its flamenco 'zambra' shows, and stunning views across to the Alhambra. Rustic, bohemian and steeped in flamenco tradition, a walk or bus from the centre; the base for travellers who want a unique, atmospheric cave stay and the city's most authentic flamenco on the doorstep. Wonderfully offbeat and evocative. Unique and soulful.
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€55–90
typical per night in Spain
Easy on the wallet
Among the cheapest areas to sleep in Granada.
Where it sits
The circle is Sacromonte 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.
- The Albaicín8 min walk691 m
- The Generalife Gardens9 min walk745 m
- Mirador de San Nicolás9 min walk758 m
- The Alhambra11 min walk887 m
- Moorish teahouses (teterías)17 min walk1.4 km
- Granada Cathedral & Royal Chapel18 min walk1.5 km
- The Alcaicería & Moorish quarter19 min walk1.6 km
- Free tapas & tapas bars19 min walk1.6 km
On your doorstep
What you’re living next to if you stay here.
- 3.Mirador de San Nicolás — The most famous view in Granada — the Mirador de San Nicolás, a terrace high in the Albaicín, where the entire Alhambra spreads across the hill opposite against the snow-capped Sierra Nevada, unforgettable at sunset when the palace glows gold and the sky turns pink. Buskers play flamenco guitar as the crowds gather; it's pure magic. Climb the atmospheric white lanes to reach it, and time it for golden hour. A breathtaking, free and quintessential Granada experience; simply the best view in the city. Absolutely unmissable at sunset.
- 7.Flamenco in Sacromonte — Granada is a cradle of flamenco, and there's no more atmospheric place to see it than the caves of Sacromonte — the old Roma quarter, where whitewashed cave venues host intimate, fiery 'zambra' shows of raw guitar, song, hand-clapping and passionate dance, sometimes with the Alhambra glittering outside. The close-up intensity in a cave setting is spine-tingling and unforgettable. Choose a reputable venue for an authentic show; it's a magical, only-in-Granada experience and a highlight of any visit. Passionate, intimate and utterly captivating.
- 12.Sacromonte caves & museum — The hillside quarter of Sacromonte is famously honeycombed with cave dwellings, traditionally home to Granada's Roma community and the birthplace of the local zambra flamenco. Visit the excellent Sacromonte Caves Museum (Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte), a set of restored caves showing how people lived, with displays on the area's culture and flamenco, and some of the best Alhambra-and-valley views in the city. A fascinating, atmospheric window into a unique way of life, combined with stunning panoramas. A characterful, rewarding highlight off the main trail. Unique and scenic.
When are you staying?
Booking.com & Airbnb open searched to Sacromonte; flights via Google Flights.