Granada City Center Travel Guide
Granada
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.
Carmen de los Martires Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Carmen de los Martires Gardens, a lovely green space in Granada. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Sacromonte: Flamenco Show at Cuevas Los Tarantos Tickets
Albaicin and Sacromonte - The Charm of Granada
Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Granada: Los Amayas Cave Flamenco Show in Sacromonte
Top hotels in Granada City Center
Barceló Carmen Granada Hotel
Conveniently located, clean room, helpful staff, nice breakfast buffet. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the Barcelo Carmen Granada Hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Alhambra Palace Hotel
The check in staff, hotel staff, food, and location are excellent. Would definitely stay here again. We had lunch and the service and attitude of everyone is very nice, caring and they genuinely want to take care of you!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Granada Center
The room was very clean
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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 Comfort Dauro 2
Excellent
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Áurea Catedral by Eurostars Hotel Company
Clean room, decent size, powerful shower. Friendly reception staff. Great central tourist location. Buffet breakfast was ok.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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 Alcaiceria or Calle Navas 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.
