Granada City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Granada City Center
Popular places to visit
Alhambra
After visiting Alhambra, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Granada. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Granada Cathedral
A masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, this cathedral is known for its stunning chapels, art collection and as the resting place of a revered queen.
Calle Gran Via de Colon
During your trip to Granada, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Calle Gran Via de Colon. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
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.
Plaza Bib-Rambla
Now a relaxing oasis surrounded by cafés, restaurants and flower sellers, this popular Granada plaza once was the site of Inquisition trials and bullfights.
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.
Activities
Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Alhambra Complete: Ticket Skip-the-Line Nasrid Palace and Generalife with Guide
Granada Walking Tour - The Ideal Way to Discover the City
Our pick of the best Granada City Center Hotel Deals
Alhambra Palace Hotel
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Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel
Barceló Carmen is in a great location for walking to Alhambra and the Arabic/romany quarter. There are lots of options for dinning close by. We did not take breakfast in the hotel-so was not able to evaluate. The room facilities were well thought out and everything was designed well for travelers. ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Anacapri
The entire staff were quite pleasant and helpful. We felt welcome and appreciated. The junior suite was spacious and clean. The continental breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Áurea Catedral by Eurostars Hotel Company
Staff were, without exception, kind, thoughtful, considerate and helpful whatever the time of day. The room -- and to an extent the whole hotel -- was design statement, and it was beautiful. However in some cases a decision was made to value design over usefulness, so our room (and presumably all ...
Reviewed on 5 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
Other neighbourhoods around Granada City Center
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, Plaza de la Trinidad and San Jeronimo Monastery are top sights worth seeing.
Figares
While visiting Figares, you might make a stop by sights like Science Park and Granada Exhibition and Conference Centre.
San Pedro
If you're spending some time in San Pedro, Carmen de la Victoria and Carrera del Darro are top sights worth seeing.
Cervantes
While there might not be top attractions in Cervantes, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Granada Exhibition and Conference Centre and Carmen de los Martires Gardens.
Albaicín
Albaicín is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mezquita Mayor of Granada or Mirador de San Nicolas.
