Hostel in Granada in a 15th-century Nasrid building, with shared dormitories, a private deluxe room, a communal kitchen and a patio with a terrace, five minutes from the cathedral.
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El Granado Hostel is a hostel in Granada, housed in a 15th-century Nasrid-style building five minutes’ walk from the cathedral. It offers beds in female and mixed dormitories as well as private rooms, including a deluxe double room with its own bathroom. The shared options have different capacities, from four to eight beds; some have air conditioning, while others offer a balcony or views of the city and the inner courtyard.
In the communal areas, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge with a TV and computer, and a patio with an outdoor terrace. The hostel serves a buffet breakfast and offers free WiFi. The train station is about a 15-minute walk away, and the bus station is 3 km away. You can explore the cathedral and the city-centre streets on foot, so El Granado Hostel suits solo travellers choosing a shared dormitory as well as small groups who prefer a private room.
El Granado Hostel offers beds in female and mixed shared dormitories for four, six or eight people, as well as a quadruple room and a deluxe double room. The rooms with shared beds measure between 10 and 32 m²; the quadruple room is 12 m² and the deluxe double is 28 m², with capacity for three people. The eight-bed shared option is the only one with a balcony, while the deluxe double stands out for its private bathroom and sofa bed.
The dormitories mostly overlook the inner courtyard; some have air conditioning, and others also offer city views. The quadruple room has two bunk beds and a shared bathroom. Features found in several options include bed linen, heating, bedside sockets and ironing facilities; some rooms also have a computer or tumble dryer. A shared kitchen and communal bathrooms complete the shared options, while the deluxe double offers more privacy.
At 25 m², this bed is in a six-person female dormitory with views of the city and the inner courtyard. The room has heating, a reading light and large individual lockers; the bathroom and kitchen are shared, and extra beds cannot be added.
This bed is in a 20 m², six-person mixed dormitory with air conditioning and views of the inner courtyard. The room has wooden bunk beds, heating, a reading light and large individual lockers; the bathroom and kitchen are shared, and extra beds cannot be added.
At 10 m², this bed is in the four-person mixed dormitory, which is more compact than the six-bed mixed dormitory. It has air conditioning, wooden bunk beds, heating, a reading light and lockers; the bathroom and kitchen are shared, and extra beds are not available.
The eight-person mixed dormitory covers 32 m² and stands out for its balcony, with views of the city and the inner courtyard. It has air conditioning and a tumble dryer; it retains a shared layout with bunk beds and offers more space than the other shared options.
This 12 m² option is also a bed in a four-person mixed dormitory, but it offers two square metres more than the other option with the same name. It has air conditioning, views of the inner courtyard, a computer and a tumble dryer.
This bed is in a 12 m², four-person female dormitory with views of the inner courtyard. It has air conditioning and a tumble dryer. Unlike the similarly sized mixed options, this dormitory is reserved for women.
At 12 m² and with capacity for four people, this room has two bunk beds and a shared bathroom with a shower and bidet. It has air conditioning and views of the inner courtyard. It’s a complete room for a group, rather than an individual bed in a shared dormitory.
The 28 m² deluxe double is the largest private option and accommodates up to three people with a double bed and sofa bed. It has a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, heating, and views of the city and the inner courtyard. It’s on the ground floor.
The communal areas combine outdoor spaces with options for organising activities. There’s a picnic area, outdoor furniture, a terrace and a sun terrace, as well as a barbecue; the shared kitchen lets you prepare meals. You can explore Granada by hiring a bicycle or joining walking tours, cycling and hiking activities. The hostel also offers themed dinners and tours or classes about local culture.
The hostel has lockers, luggage storage and private or express check-in and check-out. WiFi is free, and pets are allowed on request, with possible supplements. Room amenities include a shower, hairdryer, towels, bed linen and bedside sockets; some rooms have air conditioning and views of the inner courtyard. There’s also a shared TV lounge.
El Granado Hostel is at Conde de Tendillas, 7, in Centro de Granada, on a small street in the urban centre. The 15th-century Nasrid building is a five-minute walk from the cathedral, and the surrounding area has churches, squares and shops. Iglesia de San Jerónimo is 50 m away; Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Piedad is 110 m away, and Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Granada is 120 m away. Mercado de San Agustín, 360 m away, is a place to stop during a walk around the centre.
Granada Cathedral is 420 m away and Plaza Bib-Rambla is 450 m away. Plaza Nueva is 600 m away, from where you can continue to Paseo de los Tristes, 1.2 km away, and the Alhambra and Generalife complex, 1.4 km away. Granada train station is 750 m away, about a 15-minute walk; the bus station is 3 km away. Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 13 km away.
You can spend the day visiting the cathedral, the Royal Chapel, Plaza Nueva and the streets of the Albaicín; Paseo de los Tristes offers a walking route towards views of the Alhambra. Set aside time to explore the monumental complex and the gardens of the Generalife. During Holy Week and the Corpus Christi celebrations, the city centre hosts festivities and processions that change the pace of the streets. In spring and autumn, walking routes let you connect squares, churches and museums; in summer, outdoor visits are more comfortable early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
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Guests particularly value the staff’s attentiveness, cleanliness and value for money. The facilities and comfort also receive favourable comments, while WiFi scores somewhat lower than the highest-rated categories. Overall, reviews reflect a well-regarded city hostel.
Rates at El Granado Hostel vary depending on the season, room type and dates you choose. You can check the rates for your dates through booking channels.
Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is 13 km from El Granado Hostel. Granada train station is 750 m away, about a 15-minute walk, and the bus station is 3 km away. The hostel is at Conde de Tendillas, 7, in Centro de Granada. Nearby public parking requires a reservation and costs €18 per day.
El Granado Hostel is in Centro de Granada, with Iglesia de San Jerónimo 50 m away, San Agustín Market 360 m away and Granada Cathedral 450 m away. Plaza Bib-Rambla is 450 m away and Plaza Nueva is 600 m away. The Alhambra and Generalife are 1.4 km away, and you can combine a visit with walks around the historic centre.
El Granado Hostel offers a buffet breakfast and has a shared kitchen. The shared dormitories also have access to a shared kitchen and bathroom, so you can choose between the hostel’s breakfast and preparing something yourself.
El Granado Hostel allows pets on request and supplements may apply. You’ll need to ask for permission to bring an animal; any cost depends on the supplement applicable to your stay.
El Granado Hostel offers beds in female and mixed dormitories for four, six or eight people, as well as a quadruple room and a deluxe double. The latter accommodates three people, has a double bed and a sofa bed, and comes with a private bathroom; the shared options described have a shared bathroom.
El Granado Hostel has a lounge area with a TV and computer, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with an outdoor terrace. It also offers outdoor furniture and a picnic area, as well as a terrace and a sunbathing area.