Granada City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 stunning cathedral or shops 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.
Plaza Bib-Rambla
Now a relaxing oasis surrounded by cafés, restaurants and flower sellers, this popular Granada plaza once was the site of Inquisition trials and bullfights.
Carmen de los Martires Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Carmen de los Martires Gardens, a lovely green space in Granada. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Activities
Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Alhambra Complete: Ticket Skip-the-Line Nasrid Palace and Generalife with Guide
Granada: Flamenco Show in La Alboreá
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Alhambra & Generalife Admission Ticket with Audio Guide
Our pick of the best Granada City Center Hotel Deals
Alhambra Palace Hotel
5 star experience very clean and traditionally decorated rooms.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Áurea Catedral by Eurostars Hotel Company
Staff lovely. There was not a bottle of wine out but helped our selves to some wine in fridge. Smell of drains from bathroom
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Melia Granada Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Anacapri
The beverage was water
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel Company
Staff was great. Room was good and location is spot on close to the main attraction
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Eurostars Puerta Real Hotel
The room with a terrace was gorgeous! Great location and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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 Calle Navas or Plaza Bib-Rambla while you're exploring the area.
Centro - Sagrario
If you're spending some time in Centro - Sagrario, Plaza de la Trinidad and San Jeronimo Monastery 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, Carmen de la Victoria and Carrera del Darro 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.
