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Popular places to visit
Alhambra
After visiting Alhambra, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Granada. Add the area's stunning cathedral or shops to your travel plans.
Generalife
The palatial summer retreat of the Alhambra is one of the world’s great gardens and a fascinating window into the lives and loves of Granada’s Moorish rulers.
Carmen de los Martires Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Carmen de los Martires Gardens, a lovely green space in Granada. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Palace of Carlos V
Discover a large and unusual royal palace set on a plateau at the heart of the magical Alhambra complex, with panoramic vistas over the city of Granada.
Basilica de las Angustias
Find out about the history of Granada when you spend time at Basilica de las Angustias. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Calle Navas
During your visit to Granada, you can do some window-shopping at Calle Navas. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Alhambra Complete: Ticket Skip-the-Line Nasrid Palace and Generalife with Guide
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Alhambra & Generalife Admission Ticket with Audio Guide
Granada Walking Tour - The Ideal Way to Discover the City
Top hotels in Realejo-San Matias
Alhambra Palace Hotel
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Reviewed on 2 Feb, 2026
Hotel Porcel Alixares
Nice room. Friendly staff. Location
Reviewed on 26 Jan, 2026
Melia Granada Hotel
Hotel staff is helpful and the room is spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Jan, 2026
Hotel Comfort Dauro 2
Nice room also the property has a good location
Reviewed on 5 Feb, 2026
Sercotel Palacio De Los Gamboa
Our second stay at a Sercotel in Spain and it did not disappoint! Lovely breakfast, clean and spacious room, and walkable distance for the sites. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was easy. Be sure to follow the detailed instructions if arriving by car!
Reviewed on 1 Feb, 2026
Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel Company
The staff was very helpful and accomodating
Reviewed on 31 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Realejo-San Matias
Carretera de la Sierra
Carretera de la Sierra might not have many top sights, but Carmen de los Martires Gardens and Serrallo Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Genil
Genil is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Serrallo Plaza and World Active Sports S.L. while you're in town.
San Pedro
If you're spending some time in San Pedro, Carrera del Darro and Plaza Nueva are top sights worth seeing.
Lancha del Genil
While Lancha del Genil may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Serrallo Plaza and Carmen de los Martires Gardens.
Camino de los Neveros
When in Camino de los Neveros, you can plan a visit to Serrallo Plaza and Carmen de los Martires Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
