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
Very clean and nice looking hotel. Staff were very nice and helpful with suggestions. Allowed me to store luggage for a few hours after I checked out.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Macià Plaza
Room was clean and staff was super friendly!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Rosa D´Oro
Large double suite with extra bed and lounging chairs. Grand traditional style, facing Alhambra, with a Spanish terrace window. Very romantic, tile everywhere. There was an elevator, though hard to access - so we used it solely for schlepping our luggage to 3rd floor (we're in our 60s) - thus we ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Casa Morisca Hotel Boutique
Victor at front desk was outstanding. Very nice visit with easy accessibility to Alhambra and Albaicin.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 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.
