El Granado Hostel
Granada · Andalusia

El Granado Hostel

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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8.8 Score
571 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Granada
Nearby Church of San Jerónimo · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Pets Allowed

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El Granado Hostel

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
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 571 reviews

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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.

Room types

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.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room — El Granado Hostel
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
25 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City view
  • Inner courtyard view

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.

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — El Granado Hostel
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
20 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Inner courtyard view

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.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — El Granado Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
10 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Inner courtyard view

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.

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — El Granado Hostel
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
32 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

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.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — El Granado Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
12 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Tumble dryer

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.

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room — El Granado Hostel
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
12 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Inner courtyard view

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.

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Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom — El Granado Hostel
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
12 m²

  • 2 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Shared bathroom

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.

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Deluxe Double Room — El Granado Hostel
Deluxe Double Room
28 m²

  • 1 Double bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • City view

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re travelling alone and looking for a bed in a female or mixed dormitory, with options for four, six or eight people
  • you want to combine shared dormitories with a private double room that has its own bathroom
  • you want to explore Granada on foot: the cathedral is five minutes away and the train station is about a 15-minute walk away
  • you’re travelling with a pet and can request permission to bring it, bearing in mind that supplements may apply
  • you want to use a shared kitchen and a terrace, and try activities such as walking tours, cycling or hiking

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: nearby parking is public, paid and requires a reservation
  • you want every room to have a private bathroom: the deluxe double is the only option described with its own bathroom
  • you can’t climb stairs: some rooms are only accessible by stairs
  • you need confirmation that your pet can stay at no extra cost: pets are allowed on request and supplements may apply

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace / sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in and check-out

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Media & technology

  • Computer
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Shared kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

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.

Church of San Jerónimo — Historic church near the university area and several central squares. 50 m
Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Piedad — Convent on a central street, a short distance from the hostel. 110 m
Botanical Garden of the University of Granada — Small university garden with plant species in an urban setting. 120 m
San Agustín Market — Central market where you can find local produce and food stalls. 360 m
Granada Cathedral — A grand Renaissance church that dominates Granada’s historic centre. 450 m
The Alhambra and Generalife — Nasrid palace complex with gardens, courtyards and monumental architecture. 1,4 km

What guests say about El Granado Hostel

8.8
Fabulous · 571 reviews
Staff
9.4
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Value for money
9.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

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.

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