Albaicín
Granada
Popular places to visit
Mirador de San Nicolas
One of the most popular hilltop lookouts in Spain offers incredible views of the city of Granada, the Alhambra and the mountainous landscape beyond.
Carrera del Darro
During your trip to Granada, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Carrera del Darro. While in this romantic area, you can savor the restaurants and cafes.
Calle Elvira
You can do some window-shopping at Calle Elvira during your visit to Granada. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Paseo de los Tristes
During your visit to Granada, you can enjoy retail therapy at Paseo de los Tristes. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the stunning cathedral in this romantic area.
Mezquita Mayor of Granada
Find out about the history of Granada with a stop at Mezquita Mayor of Granada. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Calle Calderería Nueva
You can learn about the history of Granada with a visit to Calle Calderería Nueva. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Things to do
Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Granada: Los Amayas Cave Flamenco Show in Sacromonte
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Flamenco Show in a Cave Restaurant in Granada
Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces
Top hotels in Albaicín
Palacio de Santa Inés hotel
Interesting and enjoyable historic building in the middle of the old city. Parking is a little complicated, but the instructions were fine.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Hotel Plaza Nueva
Boutique hotel in the edge of old town. Location is excellent. It is also safe. The interior is clean although the outside is a bit outdated. Good value for the money.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Hotel Macià Plaza
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Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Casa del Capitel Nazari Hotel
Tricky to locate on foot but evening desk gentleman was so kind and helpful, daytime lady not friendly, room was comfortable, good central location for us and enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Smart Suites Albaicin Apartamentos
This was one of the best places we stayed during our trip to Spain. We are a family of four (with two kids) and stayed for two nights. The location is excellent—easy to get around, with stunning views overlooking the city centre and the cathedral. The apartment is spacious and well-equipped with ...
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Palacio Mariana Pineda Hotel
The first room offered was dirty and run down. They gave me another room (double as opposed to the junior suite I purchased). The second room smelled strongly of bug spray. When I checked for traps I found sex toys under the furniture. I checked out and didn’t spend the night. Water on the floor ...
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Albaicín
Sacromonte
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Sacromonte. You might want to make time for a stop at Cuevas del Sacromonte Museum or Carmen de la Victoria.
San Pedro
While visiting San Pedro, you might make a stop by sights like Carrera del Darro and Plaza Nueva.
San Ildefonso
If you're spending some time in San Ildefonso, Granada Charterhouse and Elvira Gate are top sights worth seeing.
Centro District
The stunning cathedral and popular shops are just a few highlights of Centro District. Make a stop by Calle Navas or Plaza Bib-Rambla while you're exploring the area.
Centro - Sagrario
If you're spending some time in Centro - Sagrario, San Jeronimo Monastery and Calle Gran Via de Colon are top sights worth seeing.
Granada City Center
Granada City Center is known for its stunning cathedral, and you can see some sights in the area like Calle Navas and Plaza Bib-Rambla.