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.
Paseo de los Tristes
During your visit to Granada, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Paseo de los Tristes. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.
Carrera del Darro
During your trip to Granada, you can enjoy retail therapy at Carrera del Darro. While in this romantic area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
Mezquita Mayor of Granada
Find out about the history of Granada with a stop at Mezquita Mayor of Granada. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real
Find out about the history of Granada when you take a trip to Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its picturesque gardens.
Calle Elvira
You can do some window-shopping at Calle Elvira during your trip to Granada. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Things to do
Alhambra Complete: Ticket Skip-the-Line Nasrid Palace and Generalife with Guide
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Granada: Flamenco Show in La Alboreá
Traditional Flamenco Show at Tablao Casa Ana
Flamenco Show in a Cave Restaurant in Granada
Top hotels in Albaicín
Palacio de Santa Inés hotel
Very helpful staff and they spoke English; arranged a very early morning taxi for us. close to city center, shopping and restaurants, bus stop
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Smart Suites Albaicin Apartamentos
We had an excellent view of Granada because of its location above the city. But as older travelers we found the incline a bit much.
Reviewed on 20 Oct, 2025
Casa del Capitel Nazari Hotel
Staff was very helpful and pleasant. The location is close to all tourists activities.
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
Hotel Macià Plaza
The hotel is in a great location on the Plaza Nueva. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The air conditioning worked very well and the breakfast was quite good.
Reviewed on 29 Sept, 2025
Hotel Rosa D´Oro
Great location and lovely staff
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
El Ladron de Agua Palacete
This place is amazing—very new, clean, and beautifully furnished. The owners are incredibly welcoming and generous. We requested early check-in and late check-out, and they not only accommodated us but also upgraded us to a two-bedroom apartment at no extra charge. The location is excellent—very ...
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Albaicín
Sacromonte
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Sacromonte. You might want to make time for a stop at Carmen de la Victoria or Sacromonte Abbey.
San Pedro
If you're spending some time in San Pedro, Carmen de la Victoria and Carrera del Darro are top sights worth seeing.
San Ildefonso
While visiting San Ildefonso, you might make a stop by sights like Calle Elvira and Calle Gran Via de Colon.
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.
Centro District
The stunning cathedral and popular shops are just a few highlights of Centro District. Make a stop by Alcaiceria or Calle Navas while you're exploring the area.
Realejo-San Matias
While visiting Realejo-San Matias, you might make a stop by sights like Carmen de los Martires Gardens and Carrera del Darro.
