El Granado

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Five minutes from the Cathedral, El Granado Hostel is located right in the center of Granada, within walking distance of all that Granada has to offer.

El Granado is a quiet hostel and 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.

Facilities at your disposal:
Heating, hot water
Complete kitchen
Television
Clean Sheets
Comfortable spring beds
“Nordic” bedcovers (suited for the allergy sensitive)
Wi-fi zone
Laundry service

Accommodation Information

Apartments:

The apartments and studios have a private bathroom and kitchen. Bed linen and towels included and the rooms are cleaned directly before and after your stay.

There are four types of apartments and beds available:

Apartment for 5 persons (2 double beds and 1 individual) 100€
Apartment for 4 persons (2 double beds or 2 double and 2 individual beds) 90€
Studio Apartment for 3 persons (1 double bed and 1 individual) 75€
Studio Apartment for 2 persons (1 double bed or 2 individual beds) 60€

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 travelers. We have a common rooftop terrace and a common patio and living room with cooking facilities.

Location Information

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 Jerónimo, 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 minute walk through the historical center 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.