El Granado
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5 minutes from the Cathedral, El Granado hostel is located right in the center with walking distance to everything Granada has to offer. El Granado has the history of Granada within the walls of this unique and recently renovated property. The ground floor and half of the second floor date from the Nasrid period (13th -15th century) and then passes into the 16th and 17th century colonial style. The hostel comes with all the commodities that the 21st century has to offer; heating, warm water showers, TV and Internet connection. Staying in this charming house, in the heart of Granada, definitely makes for a different and unique experience and is the perfect choice for a family, a group of friends, couples or �backpackers� who are looking for new friends and experiences. It is also more affordable than a hotel, without compromising any of the commodities a hotel offers. Different types of accommodation offered: DOUBLE ROOM: We also offer rooms for two persons with a double bed and private bathroom. Sheets and towels included. SHARED DORM / BUNKBEDS: Most economical option. The rooms are shared, backpacker style. In each dorm there are between 3 and 6 beds and individual lockers for your bag. Bathroom and showers are shared with fellow travellers. We have a common rooftop terrass and a common patio and living room with cooking facilities. FACILITIES at your disposal: Heating, hot water Aircondition Complete kitchen Television Clean Sheets Comfortable spring beds �Nordic� bedcovers (suited for the allergy sensitive) WIFI zone Laundry service Reception is open from 9:00 h. to 24:00 h. If you come on any other hour please put yourself in contact with us for special arrangement. Guests can cancel their booking free of charge up to 2 days before arrival. Deposits paid are non refundable. |
Availability & Rates
To view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'Hostel Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
- Bicycle hire
- Bicycle parking
- Board Games
- Breakfast not included
- Café
- Common Room
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Wifi
- Games Room
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Lockers
- Luggage Storage
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Reading Light
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- Towels For Hire
Cancellation Policy
This property has a 2 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.Must-Read Hostel Info
This property has specific Terms & Conditions.- Reception is open from 9:00 h. to 24:00 h. If you come on any other hour please put yourself in contact with us for special arrangement.
- El Granado offers a breakfast buffé. It is not included in the price for the room. Price for this service might vary
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
Reception is open from 9:00 h. to 24:00 h. If you come on any other hour please put yourself in contact with us for special arrangement.
How to get here:
By Car:
We advise travelers coming by car to enter Granada on highway exit 128 �Mendez Nu�ez�, and drive towards the city centre, passing �Plaza Albert Einstein� and Hotel Granada Center on your right hand side.
When the road makes a Y, turn right into �Rector Lopez Arg�eta� street until it ends and then turn right on �Gran Capitan� street. 200 meters down this road after passing the Monastery of San Jer�nimo you will find the �Gran Capit�n� underground public parking.
When you've parked the car walk straight and take the second street to the left, 'Conde de Tendillas� street.
By Bus:
From the main bus station you need to take city bus number 3 or 33 and get of at the bus stop �los Jardines del Triunfo� (when you see a round about with a big spanish flag in the center, get off the bus). After getting of the bus backtrack a little and walk down on �San Juan de Dios� street until you see Monastery of �San Jer�nimo�(it has a lot of orangetrees infront of it) on your right hand side. Turn left on �Duquesa� street. Second street to the right is �Conde de Tendillas� street and El Granado.
By Train:
Take city bus number 5 to the centre and get of at bus stop �Gran Capitan (Ambulatorio)�. Walk into �Duquesa� street and the second street to the right is �Conde de Tendillas� and El Granado.
IMOPRTANT: while lasting the construction of Granada Metro it is better to walk, it takes about 15-20min (see map on our homesite). Bus 5 takes a different route.
By Plane:
Take the airport bus to the centre and get of at �los Jardines del Triunfo�, and follow the instructions above, how to get here by bus.
Taxis: (Taxi fees are estimated since the traffic may vary. The taxametre is reliable)
From the bus station8-9 �
From the train station5-6 �
From the airport 25-30 �
Located Near
El Granado Hostel is surrounded by history and all the main sights as well as the majority of Granadas many tapas bars and museums are within walking distance. It is situated next to Botanical Garden and the Department of Law and Justice that was founded by Charles de V in 1526 together with the Imperial School of the Holy Cross of Faith to reform the mores by making them study the evangelic doctrines. On the other side you find the Monastery and Church of San Jer�nimo, where the Gran Capitan is buried. The Monastery was founded by the Catholic Kings the same year as the conquest of Granada, 1492. A 5 minutes walk through the historical centre of Granada brings you to the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel of the Catholic kings. From the Cathedral you can catch a bus up to the Alhambra, the last stronghold of the western caliphate situated on a hill overlooking Granada.
