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.
San Jeronimo Monastery
Walk through cloisters in which the air is thick with the scent of citrus blossom and bathe in the golden light of one of Spain’s finest chapels at this Granadan monastery.
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.
Activities
Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Sacromonte: Flamenco Show at Cuevas Los Tarantos Tickets
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Albaicin and Sacromonte - The Charm of Granada
Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces
Our pick of the best Granada City Center Hotel Deals
Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel
We travelled by bus with just a short walk with our cases. The hotel frontage is quite small. The welcome was good with a map supplied but no recommendations. Our room was spacious with a well equipped shower room. We had a kettle, fridge and free safe, Breakfast was one of the best we have experienced ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Alhambra Palace Hotel
I love this hotel and have stayed here before. However, this time our shower leaked and housekeeping had to come both nights to mop up the floor. The bar/restaurant terrace was stunning, the room was clean, and the food was good.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Melia Granada Hotel
Nice clean hotel, had a great time. Location also very good with access to anywhere
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hotel Anacapri
Breakfast was very good and we used the valet service so no issues at all. Cathy (front desk reception) was phenomenal! Very helpful in guiding us with check-in, parking, restaurants close by and all of the sites we wanted to see. Given the city was closing/limited movement for Semana Santa, her ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Comfort Dauro 2
Yes absolutely
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Áurea Catedral by Eurostars Hotel Company
Great location right next to the cathedral, comfortable clean room, great breakfast, super helpful staff! Great place if you want to explore Granada!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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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, San Jeronimo Monastery and Calle Gran Via de Colon 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, Carrera del Darro and Plaza Nueva 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.
