Federico Garcia Lorca Granada Jaen Airport (GRX)
Airport Hotels and Accommodation
(Granada, Spain)
Located on the Malaga highway, some 17 km / 11 miles from the city, Granada Airport (GRX) is a small facility providing air services to the region of Andalusia, with the majority of flights coming in from Barcelona and Madrid. There are no international or European flights to or from Granada Airport.
Many travellers wishing to access the city fly from overseas to larger Spanish airports and then take a connecting flight to Granada. While the airport offers no hotels of its own, there is a range of accommodation in and around the surrounding area.
Granada: Airport Hotels and Accommodation
Both the Alixares Generalife and the AC Hotel Granada are within easy driving distance of the airport and offer business and conference facilities for companies or individual business travellers.
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HOTELS CLOSE TO GRANADA AIRPORT (GRX) |
| Hotel Name |
Address |
Miles |
Km |
| Alixares Generalife | Avenida Alixares,
Granada, 18009, Spain | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| AC Hotel Granada | Centra de Jaen Bus Station,
Granada, 18013, Spain | 1 | 1.6 |
| Hotel Rallye | Camino de Ronda 107,
Granada, 18003, Spain | 4 | 6.4 |
Granada: City Hotels and Accommodation
Many of the best and most popular hotels is Granada are situated in close proximity to the city's acclaimed Alhambra fortress. Further hotels can be found near to the city's enormous university and around the Camino de Ronda region. Notable districts of Granada include the following, where many noteworthy lodging options reside.
Old Quarter (Parte Vieja)
Steeped in history and full of traditional Spanish buildings, hotels in the Old Quarter of Granada are concentrated around the area's main streets, such as the Calle Alcaiceria, the Calle Oficios and also the Calle Zacatin. Accommodation is also plentiful nearby the Santa Maria Cathedral, with many desirable hotels offering view across the surrounding Albayzin hills and beyond.
Realjo District
A particularly vibrant and exciting part of the city, the Realjo neighbourhood is home to the Universidad de Granada (UGR), with many cheap hotels, B&Bs and guest houses nearby. The Realjo district is known for its nightlife and contains a wealth of Tapas bars and restaurants, which come alive as the evening approaches.
El Albaicin District (Albayzin)
Full of old buildings and history, the Albayzin area of Granada is famed for its Arab origins and well-preserved 16th-century structures. A number of desirable hotels stand close to the Alhambra, together with the Calle Caldereria Vieja and the Calle Caldereria Nueva. Accommodation in the Albayzin district is often sited nearby public plazas, bars, local shops and all kinds of eateries. Hotels near to the Plaza de San Nicolas boast some of the best views of the cityscape and the Alhambra fortress itself.
Sacromonte District
Offering a true gypsy flavour and plenty of Spanish entertainment aimed at visitors to the city, hotels in Granada's Sacromonte district are never far from the action. Many areas of the Sacromonte district offer appealing elevated situations, with hotels close to the Zambra Museum, the Durro River, the Moorish wall and the famous cave houses.
Budget Accommodation
Those looking for budget accommodation in Granada will find a number of appealing options. Highlights include the Hostal Britz along the Cuesta de Gomérez, and the Albergue Juvenil on the Camino de Ronda. Close to Granada city centre, the Camping Sierra Nevada is a popular campsite, just a short walk from the bus station.
