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.
Carrera del Darro
During your trip to Granada, you can enjoy retail therapy at Carrera del Darro. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
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.
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 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.
Casa Morisca Horno de Oro
You can find out about the history of Granada with a stop at Casa Morisca Horno de Oro. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.
Activities
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
Albaicin and Sacromonte - The Charm of Granada
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Granada Walking Tour - The Ideal Way to Discover the City
Our pick of the best Albaicín Hotel Deals
Palacio de Santa Inés hotel
Very nice stay, really good location
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Casa del Capitel Nazari Hotel
Very helpful staff and great location
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Smart Suites Albaicin Apartamentos
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 31 Jan 2026
Alhambra Palace Hotel
Lovely place. Fantastic service but do not use the valet parking. Scratched my car all the way down one side.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel
Staff, facilities and location. Beautiful people and hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 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 Carmen de la Victoria or Cuevas del Sacromonte Museum.
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 Elvira Gate and Calle Elvira.
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
Travellers to Granada City Center praise its stunning cathedral. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Calle Navas and Plaza Bib-Rambla.
