Comments of people who have stayed here.
Name: Mechthild
From: NL
Date of visit: 26th September 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Bad experiences in Granada:IT is verry difikult to visit the Alhambra without a Group.
Name: Anna
From: Australia
Date of visit: 28th September 2016
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Richard was absolutely fantastic. He helped us with phone calls and dealing with airlines to find our lost luggage. he also very kindly fixed the broken handle when it arrived at the apartment.
Name: Jacqueline
From: Australia
Date of visit: 27th May 2016
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:Really wonderful location under the Alhambra.
Close to Plaza Nueva and many dining options around there.
Complaints about accomodation:We thought the accommodation, which appears small, was just right, and suited us. The stairs up to the apartment are steep for people with walking problems.
Good bars and restaurants:We enjoyed all of it
Suggestions:Richard gave a lot of suggestions for dining, walking, local bars, etc. which are a great introduction to Granada.
Name: John
From: Wales
Date of visit: 9th December 2015
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Lovely apartment right by the walls of the Alhambra and only a short stroll from the Albaycin area.Friendly and helpful manager. Highly recommended.
Good bars and restaurants:The Vinoteca restaurant on the Calle Amireceros was superb and offered an 11 euro menu that was just perfect.
Name: Jerry
From: Ireland
Date of visit: 28th June 2015
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Very comfortable, great location and very helpful host. Would recommend without hesitation.
Good bars and restaurants:Recommend Oliver fish restaurant Calle Pescaderia. Also La Tana Calle Rosario.
Suggestions:Suggest that you get the Granada Card when you arrive if you have not pre-booked the Alhambra.
Name: Mark
From: UK
Date of visit: 8th May 2014
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:The accommodation was better than we could have hoped for. The apartment was ideal for two of us for the six nights we spent there. It was clean, quiet, comfortable, and Richard went out of his way to be helpful. Though we didn't get to meet Esperanza, her artwork and ceramics around the place added a real touch of class. The views were lovely, the little courtyard cool and beautiful, and the location, close to the Alhambra and Plaza Nueva, couldn't have been better. Loved it.
Complaints about accomodation:None at all.
Good bars and restaurants:The Sacromonte Caves Museum was fascinating and well-kept with friendly staff, and in a beautiful location. Also, the little museum in the composer Manuel de Falla's old home; and for a quiet, secluded walk amongst trees and pools try Los Martires nearby. The Generalife by night was wonderful, especially as we had a full moon!
The Teterias in the North African quarter, where you can choose from dozens of teas and try their cuisine.
For self-caterers like ourselves, the indoor market near the Cathedral has excellent local fruit, vegetables, cheeses, olives, fish, seafood, cold meats...
Bad experiences in Granada:We got lost in the Albaicin late in the evening and were glad to find our way out again as a lot of what look like streets on the map are more like alleys - very deserted and we felt a bit too conspicuous. It's a lovely old area but a warren.
Suggestions:Many of the old streets are narrow, winding, cobbled, and steep. Wear sensible footwear and be prepared to use your legs.
Name: Srdja
From: Sarajevo
Date of visit: 1st November 2013
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Complaints about accomodation:No complaints everything was absolutely perfect.
Good bars and restaurants:Just walk around Realejo, Albaycin and Cathedral and you will find the most amazing places in Andalucia.
Suggestions:If you going to see Granada, take your time and be prepared to slow down and have a Granadien rhythm.
Name: Cyrus
From: Texas
Date of visit: 31st May 2012
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:The landlords are exceptionally kind, enthusiastic, and helpful. I loved the apartment's proximity to the Alhambra.
Name: Alison
From: New Zealand
Date of visit: 25th April 2012
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Name: John
From: UK
Date of visit: 27th February 2012
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Name: Pegi Tehan
From: United States
Date of visit: 8th December 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:This was a fantastic place to stay as it was unique and centrally located. You can walk to the Alhambra! Also, the owner was very helpful and offered tips on what to see.
Name: Christine
From: England
Date of visit: 21st October 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:The apartment was neat well appointed, quiet with lots of thoughtful details like the selection of music CDs to play including some Flamenco.
Also appreciated the art works and quality of the facilities.
Good bars and restaurants:Loved Chien andalous for Flamenco.
Name: Rosemary
From: Oxford United Kingdom
Date of visit: 10th October 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:I found the accommodation to be charming, clean and well equipped with a lovely view from the living room balcony. It was in an excellent location for sightseeing in the city and visiting the Alhambra. It was up a fairly steep road with many steps from the road to the property so it might not be suitable for some visitors.
Suggestions:Buy tickets for the Alhambra in advance of your visit as you may well not manage to get tickets at the ticket office on the day.
Name: Fabio
From: Cape Town, South Africa
Date of visit: 2nd October 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Name: Keith
From: Australia
Date of visit: 7th September 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: apartment
Good things about accomodation:I stayed a month and I would certainly stay here again if I return to Granada in the future. The location was fantastic just below the Alhambra and within walking distance of everything i wanted to see and do.
Complaints about accomodation:The apartment was great close to all the best attractions in Granada. Need more channels for the TV, watching the BBC News (repetative at best) and German language programmes not that interesting. No Spanish TV channels available.
Good bars and restaurants:I would recommend that everyone spend at least one day exploring the Albycin.
Name: Yoko
From: Japan, living in the UK.
Date of visit: 1st September 2011
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Alcoba B apartment is a little gem close to the entrance to the Alhambra forest. It has a simple and rustic style, but we knew that. I loved staying in the house containing the apartment. Very atmospheric.
Good bars and restaurants:My eldery parents were reluctant to step out to the steep roads once they are back to the apartment. So I enjoyed grocery shopping strolling around the Albicin.
By the way, we were amazed at the mists injected from the parasols in the alfresco restaurants and cafes - we've never seen such a thing!
Name: Stephan
From: Seattle -USA
Date of visit: 17th July 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:We quickly felt right at home here. The location is central. The facilities were very convenient; the atmosphere peaceful and restful. The proprietors were friendly and helpful.
Complaints about accomodation:Everything was fine.
Good bars and restaurants: We particularly enjoyed the guided tours (in English)at the Abadia y Museo in Sacramonte and the Monasterio Museo de la Concepcionin Granada.
Suggestions:Get a city bus card for cheap and convenient travel to most sights around the city.
Name: Graeme
From: England
Date of visit: 11th July 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Apartment was very clean, well located and well presented.We were made very welcome by the owner and appreciated her local tips
Complaints about accomodation:None
Good bars and restaurants:Nightime visit to the Alhambra
Azafran restaurant
Bar Leon
Name: cath,don
From: dundee
Date of visit: 14th June 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: apartment
Good things about accomodation:the apartment ,we stayed in was wonderfull ,great views ,close up to the alhambra castle. our hosts were brilliant,we would love to stay there again,,,granada is a fantastic city ,
Name: Tom
From: Sydney, Australia
Date of visit: 29th May 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:We loved the Alhambra but heed the warnings and book your tickets early.
Complaints about accomodation:The apartment is compact and very cute. We enjoyed it very much. Getting suitcases up the steps in the pedestrian street was a challenge but worth the effort.
Name: Kathy
From: Springfield, Illinois USA
Date of visit: 22nd May 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:It was decorated very well and was supplied with everything we needed.
Good bars and restaurants:Every place we ate was fun. Did not have any favorites. The Arab baths were very relaxing, We went at 10oclock at night. Perfect time.
Suggestions:Just remember to bring your walking shoes.
Name: Peter
From: Sydney
Date of visit: 13th May 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:It was a beautifully appointed apartment, with interesting courtyard. The location is very handy to the Alhambra and its associated gardens and walkways. Also near the Plaza Nueva. It has reasonable cooking facilities.
Complaints about accomodation:It was difficult to use the wi-fi from our apartment. It only worked a little bit occasionally.
Suggestions:Alcoba apartments are up a bit of a hill so you need to be pretty fit to walk up and down.
Name: rolande
From: quebec canada
Date of visit: 11th May 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:Excellent situation in the city , very nice apartment , the owners are very friendly and helpful and make you feel at home.
Complaints about accomodation:Nô complaint
Name: Lynne and George
From: England
Date of visit: 25th April 2011
Rating: Satisfactory
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:The apartment was very clean and in a lovely location. And right next to the Alhambra.
Complaints about accomodation:None. The apartment was sufficient for our needs.
Good bars and restaurants:Loved Granada. You could almost eat for free here! Every bar gives you free Tapas.
Bad experiences in Granada:Buying tickets for the Alhambra was not straightforward. But it is definitely best to book them well in advance before you go. There are long queues if you haven't got tickets and you may not get in.
Suggestions:Granada is quite hilly too, so be prepared with good, comfortable walking shoes!
Name: Geib
From: Germany
Date of visit: 16th April 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:situation, atmosphere
Good bars and restaurants:we enjoyed Restaurante Mirador de Morayma, Carmen de Aben Humaya
Name: Ronald
From: Ballarat Victoria Australia
Date of visit: 28th December 2010
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:Richard was very helpful
Good bars and restaurants:We enjoyed the menu of the day meals and were always charged the price shown on the board at the door
Name: Annemiek
From: Netherlands
Date of visit: 19th November 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Richard is a very good host he told us a lot about the things we want to visit and the location of the house was also very good . In the old centre of Granada and close to the Alhambra.
Good bars and restaurants:Yes richard recommended Azafran and it was realy a good advice.We had a perfect diner overthere and the service was also very good.
Name: Rosamund
From: Nottingham England
Date of visit: 29th October 2010
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Complaints about accomodation:brilliant location and welcoming owner
Name: Peter
From: Melbourne, Australia
Date of visit: 26th October 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:We thought the apartment was in a fanatastic location both for the Alhambra (100 metres from one of the gates) and for wandering through the other picturesque areas of Granada. Richard was extremely helpful in showing us on a map where all the necessities of life were to be found - supermarkets, good tapas bars etc etc!
Good bars and restaurants:El Seco in Reyes Catolicos (for fish) recommended by Richard. Bodegas Castaneda in Almireceros and any of the bar / cafes in Plaza de la Romillera.
Suggestions:We thought the 9.30 entry for the Alhambra worked well. You need to make sure you book well ahead if possible.
Name: Una
From: ireland
Date of visit: 26th October 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Very pleasant quiet clean well situationed apartment. Friendly knowledgable owners.
Name: Dan
From: UK, living in Spain
Date of visit: 9th October 2010
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:Liked the flamenco venue recommendations we were given by the owners.
Name: Mary Egan
From: Australia (Sydney)
Date of visit: 20th September 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: apartment
Good things about accomodation:Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Suggestions:make sure you book your Alhambra tickets in advance (we did but we met people who didn't)
Name: Jan Jeffryes
From: Colorado US
Date of visit: 17th September 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Apt
Good things about accomodation:The owners Richard and Esperanza were very pleasent and helpful. Their apartment was beautiful, clean and quiet. The location could not have been better for us. It was near everything we wanted to see. I'll be back to spend more time in Granada.
Complaints about accomodation:None, the apartment was perfect.
Good bars and restaurants:Take the red tour bus route through the Albyzin, and stop near St Nicolas. Hike up the street and find a door on the left. There is a restaurant that over looks the Alhambra across the canyon that is breath taking in the evening.
Bad experiences in Granada:Not at all. We felt very safe. Some shop and restaurant owners were a bit impatient or put off if you couldn't speak proper Spanish, but that is understandable... Most vendors were very helpful and kind.
Suggestions:It is helpful to get your Alhambra tickets ahead of time online or in town before heading up to the site or you'll stand in line for quite a while.
Name: cecilie
From: Norway
Date of visit: 10th September 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Just what I needed. A nice flat, in a wonderful old house, with friendly and informative hosts.
Good bars and restaurants:The Vinoteca and restaurant Salinas, c/Almireceros no 5. Very good quality food and vine - to reasonable prices.
Los Banos Arabes, c/Santa Ana 16 (near Plaza Nueva) Just try it!
Suggestions:Walk around and enjoy the different parts of the town with open senses!
Name: Ladislav
From: Prague
Date of visit: 7th September 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:We have really appreciated the central and picturesque situation and the decoration of the appartment. Lovely patio, calm and fresh.
Complaints about accomodation:No complaints, everything was very good.
Good bars and restaurants:Ecoway. a bike rental office, very close to Alcoba appartments.
Suggestions:Granada is amazing, especially Albaicin and Sacromonte. A half-day trip to Sierra Nevada can complete the image of the region.
Name: Ben
From: Cartagena
Date of visit: 19th August 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:It was very comfortable , good price and great location
Name: Diana
From: Princeton New Jersey
Date of visit: 18th July 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Although I'd reserved apartment B, there was a last minute cancelation, so I was able to stay in A, instead. It was completely lovely. No complaints whatsoever. Richard and Esperanza are very nice and they helped me out when Iberia lost my suitcase for a couple of days, and when I needed assistance reserving a cab for a very early morning departure. The location couldn't be better - so easy to get to the Alhambra, Sacromonte, Plaza Nueva, etc. Grocery stores within easy walking distance. Corte Ingles (for the higher-end groceries) a bit of a hike, but definitely doable. I was taking classes at Carmen de las Cuevas, and it was fairly easy to come home for lunch and a quick nap between classes. I felt completely safe coming home by myself late at night. Comfortable bed, good shower, good wifi connection (out on the patio).
Good bars and restaurants:Since there's not a lot of good information out there about being a vegan in Spain, I just want to say that there is a pretty good vegan and gluten-free section in the basement grocery store of Corte Ingles (near the check-outs). I was able to find seitan, soy milk, tofu pate and plenty of other good stuff to keep me full and happy. For vegans staying in Granada longer than a couple of days, an apartment with a kitchen is the only way to go. Otherwise, it's going to be nothing but ensalada mixta for days on end!
Name: Robin
From: Somerville, Mass., USA
Date of visit: 20th June 2010
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:It was great to be high up in the city with great ventilation and a charming little garden.
Complaints about accomodation:The Apt. was great; it was a little more intimately connected with the owner's household than we had anticipated. One felt the lack of sound privacy a bit.
Name: Mary and Paul
From: UK
Date of visit: 21st May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Perfect time to visit. Richard could not have been more helpful and welcoming and gave us lots of really good ideas of what to do and see and helped us with travel arrangements.
Complaints about accomodation:Really peaceful and comfortable.
Good bars and restaurants:We particularly liked the restaurants in Campo Principe. As well as fascinating visits to the Alhambra and other amazing buildings we had two days walking in the hills following the ancient watercourse which feeds the Alhambra. Wonderful flowers, views and quite challenging - we were glad to have our boots and trek poles with us! We enjoyed really excellent flaminco near the Pte Cabra - again revomended by Richard.
Bad experiences in Granada:We spent a pleasant afternoon with a picnic in the beautiful public gardens at Carmen de los Martires watching the peacocks and wandering. We tried to leave at about 4pm and found that we were locked in! Tried unsuccesfully to climb out and were eventially released at 6pm by which time a worried visitor on the far side of the locked gate had called the police! We had not expected a municiple garden to shut for siesta time!
Suggestions:Good foot wear essential. We managed to get tickets for a second Alhambra visit by getting to the ticket office at 7am!
Name: Mike Wilke
From: USA
Date of visit: 18th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:We love the Location of the Alcoba as it is close to the Alhambra and the heart of the city. It was also refreshing to come back to the cool Arpt. after a hot day of exploring the city.
Good bars and restaurants:Granada is a wonderfull clean city with everything within walking distance or by bus. The restaurants we visited were all excelent and very accomodating. We found we enjoyed the wines from the Rioja. The Alhambra Roses were in full blume and the fragerence & colors exquisite.
Name: Helmut
From: Duesseldorf, Germany
Date of visit: 15th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:very nice people. good tips for excursions.
Name: Laurence
From: France
Date of visit: 14th May 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:Very nice and cute apartment, very well situated and quiet. Very good welcome and a lot of explanations to visit Grenada. We hope to come back soon.
Good bars and restaurants:The Fish restaurant SECO on the Calle Reyes Catolicos, a few minutes far from the apartment.
Name: Brenda
From: Canada
Date of visit: 14th April 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Granada was fantastic. We loved the location of the apartment and Richard was very helpful in getting us orientated in the city. I would absolutely stay here again.
Complaints about accomodation:The only complaint I have is that the wi-fi was sketchy; one time I had to go outside the apartment to catch it.
Good bars and restaurants:We saw a good flamenco show at Le Chien Andalou and we loved all the tapas bars that serve free tapas with each drink.
Name: Fred
From: Australia
Date of visit: 11th April 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:The accommodation was fantastic. A friendly and quiet place to stay in a great location! Close to everything and hosts who are keen to share their knowledge. Thanks for having us.
Name: Ann Gonski
From: USA & Valladolid Spain
Date of visit: 8th April 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:I really liked that the Alcoba Apartments were practically at the entrance of the Alhambra. It was the only truly 'green space' I saw in Granada. A quiet early morning walk up to the Alhambra was a true delight. The apartment itself was very well decorated and had a lovely patio with heavenly wisteria blooming. Richard was very friendly and helpful in orienting us and allowing us to use his computer to purchase bus tickets online.
Complaints about accomodation:We were unaware that we would need to bring our own personal soaps for the bath. The shower had a slow drain but that was fixed after being noted. The shower head was very poor so bathing was one of those 'adventures ' that can appear on any trip.
Good bars and restaurants:We especially liked the Bib Rambla, the open air market and the part of town near the Cathedral. The Cathedral was magnificent. We especially enjoyed the churros and chocolate at the Bib Rambla.
Bad experiences in Granada:
Granadainfo comments:If there is a problem with something such as the shower head just mention it to Richard and he will buy a new one.
Name: Mary Ellen
From: San Francisco, California
Date of visit: 5th April 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:We thought the Alcoba apartments were in a great location, just down the hill from the Alhambra and close to Plaza Nueva. Richard was especially helpful in giving us tips for navigating around the city and fun things to do. And the atmosphere was quite homey.
Complaints about accomodation:We had no complaints, everything was just as described on the site and well kept. The only thing (which the apartment owners have absolutely no control over) is that there was a lot of dog poop to avoid in the alleyway leading from Cuesta Gomerez to the apartment.
Good bars and restaurants:We liked Bodegas Castaneda (the old one on calle Almireceros, which Richard recommended) and we also enjoyed sitting for drinks and fish at Bar Kiki near the Mirador San Nicolas.
Bad experiences in Granada:Everyone will tell you this already, but do reserve your visit to the Alhambra at least a couple of weeks ahead of time and choose your ticket option carefully--if you want to see the Nasrid palaces, the Alcazaba and the Generalife gardens, you probably want the General Daytime Visit ticket. We reserved the wrong tickets--again, Richard was so helpful in clarifying, and advising us to try to see if we could get the limited-same-day tickets as the online ticketing was sold out. We went up to the Alhambra offices at around 7:15 am to wait in line. At that point there were about 200 people in line already, but we got tickets for a 12:30 entrance. Book ahead.
Name: Trevor
From: UK
Date of visit: 16th March 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Compact, comfortable accommodation in an excellent position just below the Alhambra. Richard is a most helpful and knowledgeable owner.
Good bars and restaurants:Albahaca restaurant. Local family restaurant. Interesting and fairly priced Sunday lunch.
Bodega Castaneda. Brilliant tapas and combined plates. Lively and fun.
Suggestions:7 day ticket at Ochoa parking does not carry over to day 8 even if you arrive pm on day 1
Name: John & Donna
From: New Zealand
Date of visit: 1st February 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Apartment
Good things about accomodation:Stay here, you will not regret it. A pleasant apartment, wonderful and helpful hosts. Would stay here again. Quiet, but very handy to everything. Thankyou Richard and family.
Name: Jan
From: Colorado US
Date of visit: 1st February 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Apt
Name: joy
From: Australia
Date of visit: 1st January 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:we loved the location, it made our visit to granada very special.
Name: melanie
From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date of visit: 28th December 2009
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:It's a charming authentic appartment in a really nice location in Granada, just beneath the Alhambra. In walking distance of everything! The owners are very friendly, and informative about things to do and see.
Name: Leigh & Gillian
From: Adelaide, Australia
Date of visit: 21st December 2009
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Appartment is in a great location. The appartment was cosy and well equipped with interesting original artworks. The owners were very friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. They also speak good english and are knowledgeable about Granada.
Complaints about accomodation:None
Suggestions:Bono Turistico ticket - very good value way of getting around and entrance to museums including the Alhambra (which more than lived up to its hype)
Name: Louise
From: Australia
Date of visit: 29th November 2009
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:Granada is an amazing place and our accommodation was central and excellent.
Good bars and restaurants:Cafe Lisboa for the best tostadas
Name: Paul
From: Gaucín (and Cornwall)
Date of visit: 15th November 2009
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:Warm weather and central position of accommodation.Friendly owners. Quiet but convenient access to centre and tourist sites. Ideal for a few days stay to explore Granada. Most places within walking distance.
Complaints about accomodation:The television is in the bedroom which is probably alright in the summer with long evenings but it would have been better for us at this time of year to have been able to watch it in the living room. It was mainly German programmes so we were limited anyway in what we could watch. It was not important enough to ask the owners who were on the spot and very friendly and helpful.
Suggestions:Your advice about visiting the Alhambra was very good and we booked a slot at 11.30 and were there all day which meant we could appreciate it to the full. We were able to walk up the afternoon before and collect our tickets and discover we could enter by the Justice gate which halved the walk the next morning!
Name: Sandy
From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of visit: 11th October 2009
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:The cozy little apartment is quite comfortable for a couple. Everything is clean and in working order; the kitchen is well-equipped. Original artwork on the walls and in the patio. The location, off of the street leading up to the Alhambra is ideal for tourists and is quiet. Richard was very helpful making suggestions for restaurants and activities. We felt at home in the apartment.
Complaints about accomodation:Wifi was difficult to access (long password) and signal was weak although access was OK.
Good bars and restaurants:We enjoyed our meal at Mirador de Morayma overlooking the Alhambra in the Albaicin. As for the Alhambra, we spent 7 hours there and did not see everything we wanted to see. Go early, before your scheduled time to enter the palacio Nazaries, in order to check out the other parts of the Alhambra.
Suggestions:Granada is a great city to visit. We were there only 3 nights and felt that it was not enough.
Name: Liz
From: spain
Date of visit: 27th September 2009
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:The location of the apartment is great, easy walking distance to everything, but The owners make the accommodation special. They are both knowledgable and helpful.
Complaints about accomodation:We loved our 2 week stay in the apartment and had a wonderful time in Granada.
Good bars and restaurants:We liked the Realejo area - in particular the bars and restaurants in Campo Principe. We also had a great meal overlooking the Alhambra at Estrella San Nicholas.
A bar with wonderful flamenco - El Sur de Granada - at the end of Calle Elvira.
Suggestions:Get away from the tourist areas - avoid Plaza Nueva. Find the authentic flamenco. Talk to people who live there.
Name: Fred
From: Germany
Date of visit: 11th September 2009
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Good things in the accomodation: Very friendly english-speaking owner, "patio" where you can have breakfast, Wireless LAN, central in Granada, close to the Alhambra & to the Plaza Nueva.
Complaints about accomodation:Car parking for free was not possible in the surrouding of the accomodation.
Good bars and restaurants:The museo de las cuevas on Sacromonte was also a nice place, with a very friendly person who welcame us at the entrance.
Bad experiences in Granada:Animal excrements on the pavements
Suggestions:We were a little disappointed by the night visit of the Alhambra. The place is beautiful, but for the same price as for a day visit (also 12€) you cannot visit the Generalife. Furthermore you do not (cannot) get any information about the history or the building (an audio guide as it is provided during the day visit is not available for night visits).
A combination ticket "day & night visit" would also be a good thing.
Name: Caroline & Carlos
From: UK & USA
Date of visit: 17th August 2009
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba A
Good things about accomodation:We stayed at the Alcoba apartments for 1 month for our honeymoon in July/Aug and absolutely loved it! We spent time in both apartments and found them very charming and comfortable, apartment A has a bigger kitchen so may suit a longer stay. The owners are friendly and welcoming hosts. Their local knowledge is excellent and we enjoyed their recommendations for walks, restaurants and the wonderful open air cinema. Perfect location on the Alhambra hill.
Name: Dominic
From: Norwich, UK
Date of visit: 21st July 2009
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Alcoba B
Good things about accomodation:Incredibly friendly, helpful and generous hosts, would stay there again, have recommended to many friends already.
Complaints about accomodation:None whatsoever
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