With a population of 234 325, Granada is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Granada deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sancho Original (Calle Tablas 16) and El Cortijo sin (Calle del Pintor Zuloaga 23) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Granada in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Granada, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Granada, you’ll arrive at Granada-Jaen Airport (GRX), which is located 16 km from the city centre.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Granada, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Granada to Madrid takes 3h 31m and costs around S$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about S$ 123 for a 4h 33m trip. The train station in Granada is called Granada, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Granada is to pick up a car hire from Seville, which is about 212 km from Granada. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Seville.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Granada, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Granada takes 169 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Almería, the ticket costs about S$ 40 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Granada Bus Station, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Granada. Granada P.T. Salud Granada is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Eurostars Gran Via to great affordable options like the Hotel Casa Morisca, Granada offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 244 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Abadia Hotel and Oasis Backpackers Hostel Granada. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Granada, with prices from S$ 41 to S$ 543 per night. Centro - Sagrario is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Granada are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Centro - Sagrario - In Granada’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Parraga Siete, Granada Five Senses Rooms & Suites and La Casa de la Trinidad.
Expect to pay S$ 2.46 per litre in Granada (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 29.46 and S$ 39.28. The most frequently booked car type in Granada is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.