Albaicín
Granada
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.
Things to do
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Alhambra Complete: Ticket Skip-the-Line Nasrid Palace and Generalife with Guide
Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Granada: Los Cahorros Guided Afternoon Hiking Tour
Flamenco Show in the Center of Granada
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Top hotels in Albaicín
Palacio de Santa Inés hotel
The staff was outstanding and the location was perfect - 25 minutes to the top and 10 minutes downtown.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Smart Suites Albaicin Apartamentos
Staff great, Adrian very helpful and friendly. Clean, location perfect to anywhere in the city. Many restaurants, miradors, shopping within minutes walking.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Casa del Capitel Nazari Hotel
Excellent. Authentic. Friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hotel Macià Plaza
Hotel is in a great location. Easy walk to castle and churches. Lots of great restaurants and shopping very close by
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Hotel Plaza Nueva
Good enough
Reviewed on 23 Oct 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
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 Calle Elvira and Calle Gran Via de Colon.
Centro - Sagrario
If you're spending some time in Centro - Sagrario, Plaza de la Trinidad and San Jeronimo Monastery 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.
