Albaicín Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Albaicín
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 romantic 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.
Real Chancilleria
Find out about the history of Granada when you take a trip to Real Chancilleria. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real
After visiting Monastery of Santa Isabel la Real, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Granada. Visit the area's shops or amble around its picturesque gardens.
Activities
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Alhambra Ticket with Audio Guide in Granada
Grenada: Flamenco Palace, the best show in the center
Granada Full Day from Costa del Sol
Our pick of the best Albaicín Hotel Deals
Palacio de Santa Inés hotel
"The only coffee available with the room was instant coffee in the room. And our GPS sent us on a wild goose chase to get to the hotel when there were much simpler routes. How would we know that, having never been there before? That’s not the hotel’s fault, but some easy walking directions from the ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Smart Suites Albaicin Apartamentos
"Very nice property, great value."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Casa del Capitel Nazari Hotel
"Hotel with charm. Lovely, calm and cool open interior areas to relax in."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Hotel Macià Plaza
"I got a really tiny little room on the fifth floor. I had paid for two single beds but this was a single bed alone."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Casa Morisca Hotel Boutique
"The staff is amazing and breakfast is the best! I loved it and I would love to go there again."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
BIBO SUITES PLAZA NUEVA
"Great location with a beautiful view. However, the tile in the bathroom is moldy, especially in the shower."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Albaicín
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.
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.
Centro - Sagrario
If you're spending some time in Centro - Sagrario, Calle Gran Via de Colon and Granada Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
Distrito Ronda
Historical sites, bars and shopping are some highlights of Distrito Ronda. Make a stop by Plaza de Santa Ana or Caja Granada Cultural Center while you're exploring.
San Pedro
If you're spending some time in San Pedro, Carrera del Darro and Plaza Nueva are top sights worth seeing.
