Hotels in Granada, Spain

Visiting Granada

History buffs will enjoy exploring Granada, and visitors give high marks for the cathedral, beautiful gardens and sightseeing tours. This city also attracts tourists with its museums, shopping and cafes. Top sights in the city include Granada Cathedral, Plaza Nueva and San Jeronimo Monastery.

• There are 778 hotels and other accommodation options in Granada
• The closest major airport is in Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca), 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from the city centre

Sightseeing and Staying in Granada

Well known for its museums, the city's cultural venues include Science Park, San Juan de Dios Museum and Granada Museum of Fine Arts. Its cathedrals and historic sites are notable and landmarks include Granada Cathedral, Plaza Nueva and San Jeronimo Monastery. The city's natural setting is picturesque, including the gardens and these places to visit: Mirador de San Nicolas, Generalife and Parque Garcia Lorca.

Other top sights in Granada include Alhambra. A top sight outside the city is Sierra Nevada Ski Resort, 13.8 mi/22.1 km from the city centre.

Getting around Granada

To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Granada Station. Granada might not have as many public transport options to choose from so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Granada

• Between January and March, daytime temperatures average 19°C, whilst night-time temperatures stay around 0°C
• From April to June, the average is 33°C during the day and 5°C at night
• July to September sees average temperatures of 35°C during the day and 11°C at night
• Between October and December, you can expect 26°C as the daytime average and 1°C as the night-time average
• Granada gets about 16 millimetres of rain per year
• July and August are usually the hottest months averaging 34°C, while January and February are usually the coldest with an average temperature of 1°C