Best location to stay in Granada for four nights?
Nov 8th, 2015, 09:12 PM
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Best location to stay in Granada for four nights?
I'll be there January 4-8.
I'm considering Hostal Veronica Centro which looks to be about 10 minutes walk from the Cathedral on one side, and also considering Hotel Granada Centro and Hotel Posada del Toro, which are on the other side (with Hotel Posada del Toro very close). But I'm not sure if I should be trying for closeness to the cathedral, or the Alhambra, or where. I will definitely be wanting to go out at night for music and flamenco and whatever other cultural pursuits I can find.
I'm considering Hostal Veronica Centro which looks to be about 10 minutes walk from the Cathedral on one side, and also considering Hotel Granada Centro and Hotel Posada del Toro, which are on the other side (with Hotel Posada del Toro very close). But I'm not sure if I should be trying for closeness to the cathedral, or the Alhambra, or where. I will definitely be wanting to go out at night for music and flamenco and whatever other cultural pursuits I can find.
Nov 9th, 2015, 09:47 AM
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You will miss the Reconquest Festival in Granada, which takes place January 2, but Three Kings Day, Dia de los Reyes, is the 5th. This is a big day in Granada, with the celebration and procession of the Three Kings; Balthasar, Caspar and Melchior. Epiphany, the end of the Christmas holiday season, is on the 6th.
I would make lunch and/or dinner reservations as soon as possible, as restaurants will be packed on the 5th and 6th.
I would make lunch and/or dinner reservations as soon as possible, as restaurants will be packed on the 5th and 6th.
Nov 9th, 2015, 10:07 AM
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Stay near the Cathedral. The shuttle stop to the Alhambra is not far away. All the restaurants and bars are around the center of Granada plus public transportation. I just came back from Granada and you'll be spending more time at sites etc... in the center during your four days. I don't know where the hotels that you mentioned are but if they are only a 10 minute walk to the Cathedral, you'll be fine.
Nov 20th, 2015, 10:29 AM
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I decided to stay at Hotel Sacromonte, and I made a non-refundable booking through their website, so I am committed. The rate is 30 Euros/night, and it seems like a central, decent 3* hotel.
Nov 20th, 2015, 11:58 AM
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The area isn't bad and you're only a short walk to Restaurant Oliver. Try to make it over to Tendido 1, at Calle Dr. Oloriz, 25, for tapas and a gin tonic (http://tendido1.com).
Don't forget Puerto Del Carmen in the Plaza del Carmen (www.puertadelcarmenrestaurante.com).
Don't forget Puerto Del Carmen in the Plaza del Carmen (www.puertadelcarmenrestaurante.com).
