Albaicín Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 shops or stunning cathedral 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.
Activities
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Alhambra Complete: Ticket Skip-the-Line Nasrid Palace and Generalife with Guide
Alhambra & Generalife with Nasrid Palace option Tour
Traditional Flamenco Show at Tablao Casa Ana
Flamenco Show in a Cave Restaurant in Granada
Our pick of the best Albaicín Hotel Deals
Palacio de Santa Inés hotel
Breakfast was plentiful and lots of options and staff was amazing.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Smart Suites Albaicin Apartamentos
Clean. Lovely reception. Need to rehang curtains as they were difficult to clothes
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Casa del Capitel Nazari Hotel
Perfect location. Staff very friendly and helpful. We arrived quite early and they allowed us to still check in. Continental breakfast with a wide variety of both hot and cold food. The hotel itself is very rustic and has lots of original character. Perfect location for all the tourist attractions, ...
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Macià Plaza
Room was clean and staff was super friendly!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 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 June 2025
Hotel Granada Center
Very nice rooms, breakfast and helpful staff
Reviewed on 3 Nov 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.
