The Best Hostels to Book in Granada, Spain

Carrera del Darro makes for a grand Granada walk
Carrera del Darro makes for a grand Granada walk | © Jürgen Feuerer / Alamy
Mark Nayler

A stay in the Andalusian city of Granada doesn’t have to break the bank. From futuristic dormitories to rustic cármenes, these are the best budget-friendly hostels in Granada, bookable with Culture Trip.

Spread beneath the thousand-year-old Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada mountains, Granada was described by Laurie Lee as “probably the most beautiful and haunting of all Spanish cities”. Even better, its bohemian, backpacker-friendly ambience means there are lots of inexpensive places to stay, especially in Albaicín, the city’s oldest neighbourhood. Here’s our choice of the best Granda hostels for your next trip to the southern Spanish hub.

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White Nest Hostel

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A guest sitting in the interior courtyard of White Nest Hostel in Granada.
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Most private doubles and dorms at this upbeat backpackers’ base feature Alhambra views from small balconies. Bright reds, purples, greens and blues decorate the walls, while there are private rooms with ensuites available for those who don’t fancy sharing. Staff arrange tapas excursions, walking tours of Albaicín and Sacromonte, pub crawls, mojito and sangria nights, and can secure you tickets to the Alhambra and flamenco shows. A daily fee is charged for the continental breakfast.

El Granado

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A double bedroom at El Granado hostel.
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Live music on the roof terrace, healthy breakfasts and a stylish bar with exposed brick walls are among the perks of a stay at this socially orientated hostel in Granada. It offers bunk-bed accommodation in female-only or mixed dorms, as well as group activities most nights of the week, from tapas and walking tours to family dinners and sangria evenings. There’s also a central patio with a hammock for those lazy summer afternoons. The 16th-century San Jerónimo Monastery is just around the corner.

Hostel Nut

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The stylish and light-filled lounge with plush seating at Hostel Nut in Granada.
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Dorms at this contemporary Granada hostel have luxury bunks with privacy curtains, extra-thick mattresses, and individual lights, sockets and USB ports. Spaces for mingling include a well-equipped kitchen and a lounge with shiny leather sofas and gleaming tile mosaics. Most weekends, a crafts and books market is held on the Fuente de las Batallas square, just over the road. Parking and a continental breakfast are available for additional fees.

Oripando Hostel

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The outdoor patio and pool at Oripando Hostel in Granada.
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Unusually for a hostel in the densely packed Medieval quarter of Albaicín, Oripando has a patio with a plunge pool – perfect for cooling off on those sweltering summer days. Accommodation ranges from four- or six-bed dorms to queen-sized rooms and a private apartment, all spread through a typical Albaicín carmen (rustic house) featuring tiled walls and floors, arched doorways and a plant-filled atrium with a fountain. Plaza Larga, one of the neighbourhood’s liveliest squares, is a five-minute walk away.

Broz Hostel

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A dormitory at Broz Hostel in Granada.
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Broz is the first purpose-built, eco-friendly hostel in Granada, run by two sisters and a brother. It occupies a futuristic building in the city centre, surrounded by shops and bars. Communal spaces comprise a contemporary take on the traditional Andalusian patio; a lounge with flatscreen TV and table football; a roof-terrace; and a hi-tech kitchen. Rooms and private or mixed dorms are hotel standard; all have a crisp white decor, private bathrooms, Albaicín views and Alhambra-inspired art.

Oasis Backpackers Hostel

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A cosy double bedroom with a private balcony at Oasis Backpackers Hostel in Granada.
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This hyperactive hostel goes overboard to ensure you get the most out of Granada, offering everything from Indiana Jones-style hiking adventures in the Sierra Nevada to free Spanish lessons. The dorms and private rooms – some of which are ensuite – occupy a townhouse at the bottom of Albaicín, just above the grungy thoroughfare of Calle Elvira. Don’t miss paella nights, where you can watch the classic Spanish dish being prepared with fresh seafood.

Granada Old Town Hostel

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Granada Old Town Hostel
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Soak up the understated splendour of an Andalusian townhouse at this well-appointed hostel, which abounds with ornate wooden doors, fireplaces, beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. Sleep in mixed or female-only rooms, chill on the roof terrace, or catch up on emails in the loft, complete with vaulted ceiling and shared computer. It’s ideally placed for shopping in the city centre, eating tapas on lively Plaza de Gracia, or visiting Federico García Lorca’s former home in the park that bears his name. Continental breakfast is included.

Looking for more places to stay in Granada? We’ve got you covered. Discover our guides to the best cultural hotels and the most unique, boutique stays in the city — all bookable with Culture Trip.

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