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Casa Zaida
Has been reviewed by 128 people.
The average rating is 9.5626 out of 10.
4 people have said it is Satisfactory
20 people have said it is Very good
104 people have said it is Excellent
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Comments of people who have stayed here.

Name: Baird
From: evertown
Date of visit: 8th February 2020
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:We (a family of two adults and two children) had a great visit here. My daughters, aged 7 and 9, had a blast staying in the bunk-bed room. As locations in the Albaicin go, the house was very easy to find. And check-in was simple. Of course, be ready for hills in this neighborhood, and enjoy the lovely view towards the Alhambra from the balcony.
Good bars and restaurants:So many to choose from that it is difficult to name one.
Suggestions:Wear trainers!

Name: Melissa
From: Australia
Date of visit: 28th December 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Great location, beautiful space.

Name: Ruth
From: UK
Date of visit: 28th December 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:John’s place was super cute and spacious. The place was walking distance from all the main streets and museums and the view of the Alhambra was priceless. The host gave us suggestions on Flamenco shows and restaurant places to go visit. They were super responsive and accommodating with our plan travels. If you are visiting Granada you should definitely stay here!

Name: Mae
From: France
Date of visit: 22nd December 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:John’s apartment is located conveniently in the Albaicin area, and we walk everywhere. We love the view at the balcony of Alhambra and the Sacromote. We really appreciate, John and Sarah, was very prompt in helping us with our enquires on text messages. The apartment is 3-4 levels so be prepared to climb up and down a bit.

Name: Liz
From: UK
Date of visit: 22nd December 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:We spent Christmas in John's house. My husband and I were traveling with our three young adult daughters so it was important to have enough room and privacy. There was definitely enough room between the 4 floors. Even in the shared room with loft beds there was enough personal space. The only minor downside was that the double room on the ground floor was a bit dark and crowded because it had a floor air conditioner in it. This did not bother our daughter at all but it might feel a bit crowded for a couple. I was worried that we would not be able to take advantage of the wonderful terraces because it was December but we spent a lot of time outside eating, reading and watching the sun sets. The view of the Alhambra is truly amazing! Getting to the meeting spot was complicated for us because we had a car and attempted to drop off our things before leaving it in a parking lot for the week. Google maps kept sending us down roads that were un-passable. Despite this confusion, Sarah was very helpful and unbothered by our multiple phone calls for help. If we had to do it again we would have heeded John's advice and parked the car first and taken a couple of taxis to the house with all our suitcases. All in all we had a wonderful, comfortable week in John's house.

Name: Shiona
From: US
Date of visit: 8th November 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Casa Zaida is a fabulous place. Very quirky and with lots of original features. We all agreed it was our favourite house of our travels in Andalucia. Everything within easy walking distance, lots of local shops, bars and restaurants. Not forgetting off course the wonderful views to Alhambra from especially the top terrace. Stunning. John and Sarah were also very helpful giving tips and information before we arrived.

Name: Stefanie
From: US
Date of visit: 1st November 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:We had a great stay in Granada. John gave us a lot of infos/recommendations in advance. The city center and the Alhambra is reachable on foot in app. 20min.

Name: Patricia
From: France
Date of visit: 25th October 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
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Name: Nigel Mattinson
From: evertown
Date of visit: 24th October 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Great location.Albaicin was perfect for us
Good bars and restaurants:So many to choose from that it is difficult to name one.
Suggestions:Wear trainers!

Name: Christopher
From: US
Date of visit: 21st October 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The rooftop. That's a serious reason to stay at this place... you get a beautiful sunset view on a small roof w/ a few comfortable seats to watch the Alhambra. It was fantastic. Then you're also right in the middle of the old-town Granada... very neighborhood/local-like. A place with some character... the kitchen was amazing and were able to go to a store nearby and stock-up on food for 5 for a few days for under $25 (including wine and beer). We enjoyed our stay and would go again. The host sends instructions that you should read carefully before checkin since you're in an old neighborhood but it all worked out and we really enjoyed our stay there.

Name: Cécile
From: France
Date of visit: 27th September 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:John’s place is gorgeous! It has so many areas to relax and enjoy the view. John always responded quick to my messages. All was great!

Name: Sandra
From: Birmingham
Date of visit: 13th September 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:perfect location to explore Granada located in the old center of Granada everything there that is needed to have a great and relaxing stay
Bad experiences in Granada:No

Name: Eungee
From: Hong Kong
Date of visit: 9th September 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:A great experience in Granada! We got to feel like a local staying at this beautiful traditional home in Albaicin. Our family had a great time exploring the details of this house from floor to floor. And it has a magnificent view of Alhambra from the top of the house.
Bad experiences in Granada:No

Name: Rita
From: USA
Date of visit: 14th August 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Great location, lovely space, easy communication. A+

Name: Phillip
From: London
Date of visit: 9th August 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Perfect location, size.
Complaints about accomodation:None
Good bars and restaurants:El Huerto de Juan Ranas Cafe Bar Bocailleria
Bad experiences in Granada:None

Name: Katherine
From: USA
Date of visit: 7th August 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Look no further-this place is amazing! This three story house is amazingly decorated, spacious and clean. Also the location is perfect. We loved this house so much that we loved staying in for siesta and just enjoying the space. The pictures truly do not do it any justice. There is a also 4th floor roof patio with the most amazing evening views of the alcazar. Also the check in process was easy and quick and the host was so responsive. They helped us book the taxis and gave us local recommendations

Name: Patrick
From: USA
Date of visit: 7th August 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Top Haus in top Lage!

Name: Sharon
From: USA
Date of visit: 5th July 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:This apartment is beautiful! The interior decorating is wonderful. The views and proximity to Alhambra is great. They supplied tea, coffee, milk plus bathroom supplies. One of our favorite apartments among stays in Spain and Italy.

Name: Angela
From: USA
Date of visit: 28th June 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Casa Zaida is a charming traditional home in a most fascinating area of Grenada. Having stayed during a heat wave, we were most appreciative for the air conditioning during our afternoon siestas. The location is truly fantastic. We walked everywhere and the view of the Alhambra from the top terrace is breathtaking. Friends of ours who stayed at the Alhambra Palace Hotel did not have the views that we had! I am probably most grateful for John encouraging me to book our Alhambra tickets early. If I hadn’t followed his advice, I have no doubt that we would have missed out. And, John’s suggestions for local bars / cafes were spot-on. Grenada being a town of many interesting mazes to walk through made driving around it confusing. Fortunately, a quick call to Sarah sorted us out and before we knew it we were at the house (thank you Sarah!). Great location, great air con, great value – and exceptional views of the Alhambra!

Name: Shreyas
From: USA
Date of visit: 23rd June 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:I had a great time staying at John's place. Fantastic location, right next to the Alhambra, and John was a fantastic host who responded within minutes every time I contacted him. Would highly recommend.

Name: Martyn
From: Cambridge, England
Date of visit: 8th June 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:A lovely old house, with lots of character, in a great location in the Albaicin. 2 lovely terraces to eat and relax on, with sun most of the day, (but shade if required). Lovely view of the Alhambra from the upper terrace, particularly at night when the lights are on. All of the main attractions are within walking distance, although some require some uphill stamina. All in all, I would highly recommend Casa Zaida for a wonderful stay in Granada
Good bars and restaurants:We ate out in the Albaicin area each evening, with views across to the Alhambra from all. Not the cheapest, but the location, food and views were worth it. El Trillo was our favourite, but Las Tomasas,Carmen Mirador de Aixa, Carmen de Aben Humeya, and Mirador de Morayma were excellent as well

Name: Cathy
From: US
Date of visit: 19th May 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The location is great for exploring central Granada and the Albaicin, and the apartment is off the street and surprisingly quiet. The views of the Alhambra from the upper deck were wonderful, but the main balcony was best feature of the apartment for us. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking a meal and enjoying it outside.
Good bars and restaurants:We enjoyed Zambra Maria la Canastera in Sacromonte, the Free Walking Tour, and El Hamman Baths
Suggestions:Wear comfortable shoes at all times!

Name: Han
From: China
Date of visit: 4th May 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Zaida
Good things about accomodation:It is a great place, close to Alhambra Palace and there and all the decorations of the house is pretty. The host replies speedily and offers lots of help. Would like to stay here again and highly recommend John’s apartment. For those with heavy luggage, there are several stairs outside and inside of the apartment, may get a little tough to carrying luggage. Overall, we enjoyed our days there.

Name: Ad
From: The Netherlands
Date of visit: 1st May 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:It was great. Nice atmosphere. Completed. Perfect locetion.

Name: Julia
From: Montreal, Canada
Date of visit: 25th April 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:You and Elizabeth were so responsive, very much appreciated. We loved staying in this charming home, and appreciated it’s amazing location and fell in love with Granada!
Good bars and restaurants:We are natural wine lovers, so we really enjoyed Al Sur. We loved the little coffee shop at the base of our street and also the tapas bar right next door. We enjoyed just popping into tapas bars. Of course visiting the Alhambra is an unforgettable experience.
Bad experiences in Granada:No.

Name: Meike
From: Germany
Date of visit: 17th April 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Ii is a lovely well equipped apartment. We easily felt at home. When we arrived we even found tea and coffee. Thank you

Name: Judith
From: France
Date of visit: 8th April 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Perfect location for exploring Granada on foot. View of the Alhambra from the top terrace is amazing. Having two bathrooms is also a bonus if there are 2 couples. Walking distance to a great variety of restaurants. Loved the narrow streets and the orange and lemon trees.
Good bars and restaurants:We ate in a variety of restaurants but our favourite was Bodegas Castaneda.Great tapas and so cheap. Minuit Bakery is great for bread and a coffee. The owner recommended that we eat in El Higo which is just across the square. Food is delicious - I had the beef cheek which was amazing. Great place, tucked out of the way. Staff are friendly.

Name: Irene
From: España
Date of visit: 5th April 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Una casa increíble. Estuvimos dos días y nos quedamos con ganas de disfrutarla un poco más! Habitaciones espaciosas, dos baños, un salón-cocina súper acogedor y unas terrazas con unas vistas impresionantes de la Alhambra. Recomendable 100%. Volveremos seguro!

Name: Alex
From: United States
Date of visit: 3rd April 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Excellent location, excellent views. Apartment has great character (and a lot of steps, but so does everything else in Granada). Really enjoyed our stay. Family of six and the space worked out great.

Name: Clark
From: USA
Date of visit: 19th March 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:This place is fantastic! We opted to spend a bit more to get inside the albaicin and views of the Alhambra, and man am I glad we did. The house is perfect in every way, with a beautiful interior, lots of space, awesome terraces, and a stellar view. We just had a blast!

Name: Ian
From: United Kingdom
Date of visit: 13th March 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Casa Zaida is in a stunning part of Granada and offers beautiful views of the Alhambra. The facilities are very good, providing everything that we needed. John and Sarah were also splendid hosts and went out of their way to help us to obtain bus tickets and Alhambra passes when we couldn't obtain them from the UK. This certainly saved our holiday.

Name: Cecilia
From: France
Date of visit: 1st March 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Le séjour s’est très bien passé, John est très réactif, serviable et donne beaucoup de conseils avant l’arrivée sur place. L’appartement est très correctement équipé, conforme aux photos, même si la vue depuis la terrasse est encore plus belle en vrai. Pour des enfants, la azotea (terrasse sur le toit) n’est pas très accessible et un peu dangereuse, mais pour les adultes elle vaut vraiment le détour. L’appartement est bien situé (un peu difficile à trouver avec un GPS mais nous avons demandé dans la rue et avons été renseignés facilement), permet de visiter l’Albaicin, l’Alhambra et la ville de manière agréable et aisée, même à pied. Nous avions un peu peu peur de ne pas pouvoir nous garer à proximité de la maison mais finalement, aucun souci. Grenade a aussi cet avantage de permettre de passer une journée au ski en saison puis de rentrer le soir en ville manger des tapas... A ce sujet, Elisabeth qui nous a accueillis propose de garder les enfants quelques heures au besoin, ce qui permet d’aller dîner un peu plus calmement un soir...

Name: Rachel
From: USA
Date of visit: 16th February 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Beautifully restored house in the heart of the old district of Granada with two terraces and a spectacular view of the Alhambra. John and Sarah were so helpful and responded quickly to our questions. People often come to Granada for the day but we spent 5 wonderful days exploring the city and surrounding mountains from this perfect location.

Name: Sean
From: USA
Date of visit: 13th February 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:We really liked the location, authentic style and great views from John’s apartment, and John provided a lot of help finding the flat and checking in.

Name: Allegra
From: USA
Date of visit: 7th February 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Great place! Views even better than expected. Quick walk to the Alhambra, river, and the center.

Name: Jana
From: Germany
Date of visit: 4th January 2019
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:la cocina con terraza, el interior design y muchos gracias a Elisabeth por el check-in a las 12
Good bars and restaurants:tapas Castaneda
Bad experiences in Granada:no, todo bien y muy personas muy amable / es bien si hablas un poco de espanol
Suggestions:I miss GRANADA! :-)

Name: Sally
From: United Kingdom
Date of visit: 21st September 2018
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:loved the balconies, view of the Alhambra and authentic spanish feel to the property!

Name: Kari Peterson
From: United States
Date of visit: 18th September 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:This is what I said on VRBO: I had excellent communication with the owner/manager of this house. Our jaws dropped when we walked in and the hits just kept on coming. Lots of wonderful tile, handsome design details and an exceptional neighborhood feel with a grand view. Like most places in the Albaicin neighborhood, it's a challenge to find and get to. So.. you better be able to climb a hill and manage a house with lots of stairs. If so, you will be rewarded. The place was clean and well-equipped. The beds were comfortable and we appreciated the air conditioners. We mastered the washing machine and loved hanging our clothes on the line (and on the drying rack). Bathrooms excellent, terrace lovely, rooftop wonderful for the sunrise.
Good bars and restaurants:We loved the location: We walked up the hill for the wonderful view at the Mirador de San Nicolas (fun). It's also close to a sweet cafe (Rincon Cafe) that had a nice breakfast. Our mistake was looking for another place down the hill on our second morning... we should have gone back! We had an exceptional dinner (and amazing view) at the Mirador de Morayma, very close to the house. We didn't realize there was a whole neighborhood up the hill from us... next time we'll explore that.

Name: Andrea
From: Italy
Date of visit: 30th August 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Stunning terrace view, lovely location

Name: AC
From: GB
Date of visit: 16th July 2018
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The house is ideally situated and appealing. We enjoyed being so close to the Alhambra and to excellent restaurants (eg: Mirador de Moraymar) and to the city itself. Everybody we met was very friendly. The instructions regarding parking were very helpful and all directions were very clear. Thank you.
Good bars and restaurants:The Alhambra is outstanding. The tren turistico is very good. We enjoyed eating on the terrace of the Alhambra Palace Hotel. The cathedral is well worth a visit as are the shops nearby.
Bad experiences in Granada:None. Granada is more expensive for being a city.
Suggestions:Granada is an amazing place even in 39 degrees. The narrow streets and air conditioning at the house make the high temperatures much more acceptable.

Name: Nancy
From: united states
Date of visit: 14th July 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The flat was perfect for a family
Good bars and restaurants:Walking up to Sacramento was fun
Bad experiences in Granada:No...bring your tennis shoes! If you want to walk in this town, you must be in good shape because there are a lot of hills

Name: Larry
From: Philadelphia, USA
Date of visit: 5th July 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Other than the AC issue mentioned above, everything else was great.
Complaints about accomodation:There was a minor problem with one of the air conditioners. John and Sarah arranged for a repairman to visit right away, but as it was our final 2 days in the Casa, it was not able to be fixed before our departure.

Name: Gary
From: Edmonds, WA
Date of visit: 17th May 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:We could not be happier with our stay at Casa Zaida. The unit was very nice and the location was perfect for exploring Granada. We were able to check in early and were met at the door when we arrived early. I highly recommend staying at Casa Zaida when visiting Granada.

Name: Stephen Byer
From: Scotland
Date of visit: 13th April 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The accommodation was fantastic, with 2 separate terraces with great views of the Alhambra. Well equipped and comfortable.
Complaints about accomodation:No complaints
Good bars and restaurants:We spent four days skiing in Sierra Nevada then four days seeing the sights and enjoying the tapas in Granada - a great combination.
Bad experiences in Granada:No bad experiences
Suggestions:The Alhambra is very busy and tickets appear to be limited, you should book well in advance

Name: Hanneke
From: Netherlands
Date of visit: 5th April 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:It was a perfect cottage! Very authentic and cosy, nice to stay in the middle of the Albaicin, in a quiet carfree street. We espacially liked the 2 terraces! Good communication with John.
Complaints about accomodation:A teapot would be handy. And the electronic system was not capable enough to fit the electronic devices, we got a breakdown using to much of them at the same time.
Good bars and restaurants:-
Bad experiences in Granada:No

Name: Ulrich
From: Germany
Date of visit: 27th March 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The highlight is the stunning view of the Alhambra from the top terrace. The house is lovely, romantic and well-equipped (e.g. great coffee-machine) and offers everything you need for a pleasant stay. We - a family of five - particularly appreciated two bathrooms.
Complaints about accomodation:A second key for the house would be good - when you travel with older kids who want to explore Granada at their own.
Good bars and restaurants:Albaízin is full of lovely and affordable Restaurants, bars and nice shops (including one with ecological products in Cuesta Alhacaba) - we did not fall in any "tourist traps" in this unique neighbourhood.
Bad experiences in Granada:If you park your car in the Severo Ochoa Parking (which is good and was 50 Euro for 5 days) it is not a good idea to walk to Casa Zaida with your luggage (even if you are desperately in need of fresh air and sun after the car trip from Malaga airport) ... the hills Streits of Albaízin are steep and really demanding!!!! Take a taxi to Peso de la Harina (as recommended by the owners)
Suggestions:Book your ticket for the Alhambra visit a year before your stay ...

Name: Sarah
From: U.K
Date of visit: 20th March 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The outside space was gorgeous, and we sat outside for breakfast everyday. The views of Alhambra and the location was perfect.
Complaints about accomodation:No, it was a very enjoyable stay
Good bars and restaurants:Walking toward town you will find nice places and it’s cery affordable!
Bad experiences in Granada:n/a
Suggestions:Book Alhambra ahead of time!

Name: Phil
From: England
Date of visit: 12th March 2018
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The location was very good and the beds very comfortable.
Complaints about accomodation:The front door was a little tricky to open initially with the key but OK when you got the hang of it. There were also some ants in the living area and the shower at times plus what I think was a cockroach in the downstairs lobby during the night. Elisabeth gave us a very limited intro to the accommodation.
Good bars and restaurants:The Science Museum was very good for children and Granada Caja opposite very interesting. La Cartuja and San Geronimo monasteries were also very good.
Bad experiences in Granada:No. The taxi from and to the Bus Station was very good value as was the good public transport system
Suggestions:The Granada card is very useful if you are in town for a few days.

Name: Michael
From:
Date of visit: 27th February 2018
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida

Name: Ellie
From: England
Date of visit: 23rd November 2017
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The house was lovely, and in a wonderful spot to explore the city. The hosts were extremely helpful too. A wonderful experience all round.

Name: Squirrelqueen
From: USA
Date of visit: 27th October 2017
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:We loved our rooftop balcony view of the Alhambra. The ladder stairs and rope handrail were fine but might not be comfortable for everyone. The location was good for exploring the Albaicin and it was only a 20 minute (steep) walk up the Rey Chico path to the Alhambra.
Good bars and restaurants:We really loved the Mirador Morayma a few steps from our door. The food and setting were wonderful. The staff were friendly and we felt well cared for.

Name: Siobhan Donovan
From: Ireland
Date of visit: 27th September 2017
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Complaints about accomodation:Very happy with everything but a wifi range extender plug on the lower floor would be a big help. I use these in my own home and the work very well when you have thick walls. The information about parking was excellent but the rates have changed. There is now a 3 day ticket for €36 (which suited us) and the week is €56.

Name: Catherine
From: UK
Date of visit: 29th August 2017
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:We thought the house was lovely- roomy and comfortable with great views and an excellent location. It was well stocked. The aircon was a good feature plus the wifi. The showers and hot water supply were good and reliable. Communication and support from Granadainfo was prompt and extremely helpful and appreciated.The house was a very reasonable price. We all loved Granada. It's the most fabulous place to visit and the Alhambra of course has enless fascination, but the weather, numerous other sites to visit and friendly people all made it wonderful.There are numerous cafes and bars. Public transport requires some thought, especially as the bus station and train station are about a 45 min walk from the house, but travel is comfortable and quick.
Complaints about accomodation:We really liked the accommodation, but felt there were lots of little things which could be easily dealt with to make it excellent.It sounds a long list, but the only non trivial item was concern over not having a hand rail on the first flight of steps and on the stairs which gain access to the upper balcony. We felt there could be shelves in the left side bathroom, more pillows, an information book for how the aircon and hob and cd/radio work plus info about the local shops, banks, taxis, busesetc. I know a lot is online, but it's handy having a hard copy. We couldn't get the radio/cd player to work.The light on the lower balcony and on one bedside table in the double upper bedroom weren't working. We didn't bring matches, so it would have been useful to have some for the candles. Some of the balcony seats were unstable.All minor things which easily rectified.
Good bars and restaurants:There is a lovely Carmen by the Alhambra and Manuel de Halla's house is worth a visit.
Bad experiences in Granada:The cafe prices are similar to UK. We had very positive experiences in all aspects of our visit.
Suggestions:There is a vegan restaurant which we didn't manage to visit and most places have some vegetarian options, but it requires a bit of study. Very hot even at the start of Sept, so good covering and sun cream essential and avoid afternoons outside if possible. A multitude of lovely back streets and places of interest in them.

Name: Jacob
From: USA
Date of visit: 16th August 2017
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The neighborhood was very scenic and fun to walk around. The Casa was the most original BnB of our trip, thanks in part to it's unique decor/design and historic setting. We enjoyed the both balconies, especially the rooftop viewpoint.
Complaints about accomodation:The power went out at one point, which we were able to quickly resolve with a phone call to the host. However, it would have been helpful to have known ahead of time what not to do in order to avoid loss of power.
Good bars and restaurants:We enjoyed the patio at Jardines de Zoraya and the Moroccan food at Arrayanes.
Granadainfo comments:If the power trips go into the downstairs bathroom. The fusebox is behind a picture. First unplug something then flip up the fuse that is in a different position to the others. This tends to happen about every 8 weeks.

Name: Naz
From: England
Date of visit: 27th May 2017
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The contact and information from John and Sarah was top standard. The place does not however have many shops or restaurants right outside as we thought, it's a 10/15 min walk though.
Complaints about accomodation:The place is fairly clean, and has most of the amenities, but could probably do with a few improvements. The stairs leading to the top terrace are very unstable and felt dangerous, so my mother could not go up there at all.

Name: JENNIFER BEAUDOIN
From: TORONTO
Date of visit: 8th May 2017
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The patios were where we spent most of our time when in the apartment.
Complaints about accomodation:The stairs were a bit dodgy....but that is to be expected. Towels were very rough and had an off smell.Nothing too serious that did not really adversely effect our stay
Bad experiences in Granada:We purchased tickets for the hop-on,hop-on train. We specifically asked if we could use them on any day of our stay,the response was yes, so we completed the purchase. We jumped on the train a couple of days later, only to be rudely kicked off by the driver. We returned to the shop where we bought them, spoke to the woman who sold them to us and she denied ever saying we could use them any day of our stay. She would not issue a refund. I spent 48€ on the purchase and was looking for full or partial refund. She eventually stamped them to be valid for that day, but since it was 4 pm we did not use them at all. They were valid tickets and should have been honored, no questions asked.
Granadainfo comments:The hop-on,hop-on train ticket is only valid for one day.

Name: Sara
From: USA
Date of visit: 19th April 2017
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The location of the house is excellent. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go. The view is wonderful.
Suggestions:Be aware that there are a lot of stairs on the house. To get to the upper terrace and see the view, the stairs are very steep but so worth it.

Name: Mrs Rose Scarborough
From: Uk
Date of visit: 30th October 2016
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The top terrace view is truly spectacular. Our trip to the Alambra was worth the early rise.
Complaints about accomodation:The apartment was lovely. The views amazing. A printed home pack would be really useful.
Good bars and restaurants:Would recommend Mirador de Morayma restaurant. So close, good food, great view. We did a good free walking tour very good to learn the history of the city
Bad experiences in Granada:All lovely
Suggestions:We didn't realise just how early you had to get to the Alambra. We wish we had known you have to book so far in advance

Name: Jenn
From: San Antonio, Texas
Date of visit: 13th October 2016
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:I loved the accommodation...even having to sleep in the kids bunk bed! The location is superb, with a spectacular view of the alhambra. It is a very charming place with a rustic feel. The surrounding neighborhood is beautiful and fun with restaurants and shops nearby.
Complaints about accomodation:No complaints. My only suggestion would be to supply handsoop in the bathrooms. Most people travel with shampoo and conditioner, but not handsoap. Is especially helpful when arriving late at night with no way to shop.
Good bars and restaurants:We went looking for food one evening, and being vegan has its challenges! A local man recommended Il Trillo, and it did not disappoint. The staff was friendly and informative, and the menu had an entire section for us to order from. We didn't have to make any adjustments. I highly recommend them!
Suggestions:Be prepared to walk! While the city is not very big, it still takes time to get places and my mom and aunt were not very capable. We managed to get around okay, but it was a struggle. Also, having a paper map of the city would be helpful...as well as a bus route map with timetables. I wasn't able to connect to the Internet while walking around the city which made it hard to navigate without a paper copy.

Name: Jon
From: Australia
Date of visit: 3rd October 2016
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The Alhambra was the highlight. But the Arabic baths were also a real treat--wonderfully relaxing!
Complaints about accomodation:The apartment is rustic but very appealing. The patio outside the kitchen and the rooftop deck are special features. It is well equipped and roomy enough for 6 or 7 people. New bathrooms and new beds made it quite comfortable. The only thing we noted was that the floors tended to be a little gritty with fine particles, so some rugs or mats would help remove that feeling from your feet.
Good bars and restaurants:Mirador de Morayma was outstanding for a special dinner. We also enjoyed dinner at El Balcon de San Nicolas and tapas at Los Diamantes.

Name: Konstantin
From: Germany
Date of visit: 26th September 2016
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:It was very much like a feeling of coming home to the house, it has a very comfortable setup and was perfect for our needs.
Complaints about accomodation:Some convenience could be added by providing things like sugar, vinegar, toilet paper, that is usually not fully consumed if bought in consumer size packages. This would allow to worry about less things while on vacation
Good bars and restaurants:hike up the valley along Sacromonte and find a path to walk back on the other side and end up on the Alhambra hill.

Name: Wendy
From: England
Date of visit: 18th June 2016
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The house was very cool, and excellently placed. Sarah was very helpful getting us a taxi th the bus station when we left for Seville.
Complaints about accomodation:The upper terrace furniture needs tightening up as it's very wobbly!. Outdoor cushions for both terraces would be goog as chairs uncomfortable without. A teapot would be good, also. There was no tourist information at all in the house, or directions to the nearest supermarket-it took us quite a while to find this on arrival. I would advise not to use the dumb waiter-it needs some sides to prevent things falling off and is definitely not safe to use with drinks. A visitors book would be a nice touch-it's a good way to see what other visitors recommend.
Good bars and restaurants:Mirador Morayma is an excellent restaurant for a special night out with stunning views of the Alhambra. Mirador Saint Nicolas is worth a visit at night for the views of the Alhambra, also.
Bad experiences in Granada:No
Suggestions:Book the Alhambra before travelling to avoid disappointment. I would recommend the morning session because of the heat.
Granadainfo comments:For information about shops etc look at the location section of our website. https://granadainfo.com/zaida/ we also send this info in the arrival instructions. This comments area is where you can see recomendations for restaurants etc. If you need help or advice John and Sarah are at the other end of a phone or if you prefer go to the website and fill in the leave message box at the bottom of the screen. We will even complex questions will get a good answer.

Name: Lidija
From: Germany
Date of visit: 1st April 2016
Rating: Satisfactory
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The view is unforgetable The terace is big and sunny Sarah and John provide great service, if you have a question or a problem, they solve it fast. Many Thanks for that
Complaints about accomodation:It is important to know, that the flat has 3 floors/levels and a lot of stairs. I would't book this accommodation, if I knew it, because we travel with a small child (11 months) and it was a real challenge.

Name: Valentin
From: Germany
Date of visit: 5th October 2015
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The accomodation is great, a very very lovely house with beatiful interior. Two bathroms are perfect and the terraces are fantastic.
Complaints about accomodation:If you have young children, the open starcase could be a bit probematic (partially no hand rail etc).
Good bars and restaurants:The whole atmosphere of the city is great. I sure you will find it out by yourself :)

Name: Margo
From: Ottawa, Canada
Date of visit: 5th May 2015
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:There were four of us in the unit--two seniors and two teenagers. We had plenty of space in which to spread out. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. The two patios were great, especially the upper one with it's view of the Alhambra. The location was very good. We walked to the downtown area, Plaza Nueva and beyond. We also explored Sacramonte and the Albaycin on foot. We took a taxi home a couple of nights from downtown and it cost under 5 euros.
Complaints about accomodation:We have no complaints about the accommodation. We blew a fuse (our fault!) and couldn't find the breaker panel, but a call to the rental agency was answered immediately and the problem was rectified. The only suggestion I can offer is that it would have been nice to have a hair dryer and a toaster in the apartment but perhaps those things get removed by tenants. This property and its location would not be good for people with mobility issues. There are three floors and an upper balcony and you are always running up and down the stairs.

Name: Nigel
From: UK
Date of visit: 14th May 2014
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:I come here regularly it's my fav city on the planet. This appartment is in such a great location; right next to the Gypies Barro of scarmonte .Next to the amazing views over the Allambra. The appartment is very modern and so quiet and calm with a lush gdn. The agents are so helpful and I will using them again
Good bars and restaurants:Cafe pour Katos served amazing breakfast and the restraints at the view point by morose st Nicolas were amazing view particularly at night and a amazing lasngune

Name: Caroline
From: The Netherlands
Date of visit: 3rd May 2014
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Quiet location of the accommodation. The big terrace is wonderful. (one of the benches has a small piece nail sticking up, just in the middle.) And the top terrace was great for the sunsets! The next door Bar El Pozo is recommendable (only lunch). Also the small shop uphill (Sacromonte) is worth to be mentioned (maybe a notice in the accommodation?). People are really very friendly. The Realejo area is very interesting, many bars too.
Complaints about accomodation:No wine glasses (if this can be regarded as a complaint ;-)
Good bars and restaurants:El Pozo, next door. Cheap (daily menu EUR 8,50) with basic food. Alacena de las Monjas, on Plaza de Padre Suarez. Excellent. Not cheap but very nice. The "calamares fritos" at the Bar Las Cuevas (opposite Iglesia de San Gregorio) are delicious. Try a pionono (available at nearly every pastelería), the local delicacy. The ones at Pastería El Sur are the best we had.
Suggestions:Try a pionono (available at nearly every pastelería), the local delicacy. Flamenco show in one of the zambras of Sacromonte. Museo de las cuevas, Sacromonte. Casa de los Tiros (museum and art gallery). Capilla Real, with the royal graves and impressive grill. The many bars in the Realejo.

Name: Rachel
From: London
Date of visit: 26th February 2014
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The house is great - in a quiet spot so you sleep well (people often forget to mention whether a place is noisy or not... this wasn't...) It was the beginning of Spring when we stayed, so still a bit cold - but the house was unexpectedly cosy and warm. The shower is really good, and it was great to have the choice of a bathroom and a shower room. The view from the top balcony is FABULOUS, all the equipment was fine for cooking etc. and there's plenty of space. It really was a superb stay (and I've stayed in a lot of places in Granada!) NB there's a great walk into the Sierra Nevada that not a lot of people seem to do. Best views of the mountain range - check out www.treksierranevada.com and download the map for Beas... Starts behind the Alhambra, at the cemetery. Birdwatchers will love it (spotted a Bernelli's and a Golden eagle)...
Complaints about accomodation:The house was really great! But I would change a couple of things if it were my house: - the ants in the kitchen... - it could do with a sofa in the living room, the armchairs aren't that comfy for reading etc.
Good bars and restaurants:Any tapas bar! Especially in San Miguel Bajo... Bar Aixa does great tapas too. It's all about the tapas.

Name: Rosemary
From: USA
Date of visit: 12th April 2013
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The balcony and rooftop terrace were the best.... Breakfasts on the balcony every day, and wine on the terrace at night will stay with me. The visage of the Alhambra at night, from the terrace, was awesome.
Good bars and restaurants:Night visit to the Alhambra was a highlight of the trip.

Name: David
From: Hong Kong
Date of visit: 11th August 2012
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Beautiful, tastefully furnished 18th century house; lovely cool 'cave' bedroom; excellent views of the Alhambra from the rooftop - very romantic when lit up at night and with the sound of flamenco music coming from performances across the valley. Very friendly and helpful greeting from Conchi.
Good bars and restaurants:Really enjoyed the Moroccan teteria (tea-house) at the street corner just below the house - like stepping into a scene from the Arabian Nights.
Suggestions:Would advise potential visitors that as there is a steep staircase to the rooftop balcony with no banister, the house may not be suitable for those with young children.

Name: Jenna (CUNA)
From: Kosovo
Date of visit: 8th April 2012
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Casa Zaida was a wonderful place to stay. Located in Albaicin, it was central and perfect for wandering, while at the same time slightly removed from the busy Granada center. We stayed for a week in the house, and traveled around the city with two small children. The walk up the hill of Albaicin, through small pedestrian streets over many stairs, was actually something we looked forward to every day. A beautiful place to stay. Oh - and Conchi is phenomenal! I would stay at C.Z. again, if only to have the opportunity to drink another glass of wine with her!
Complaints about accomodation:Please clearly note on the website that the location is not appropriate for babies. Cover gaps at base of stairs (leading to the top terrace) so that children won't fall through. Another few knives would be useful, as there was only one for use.

Name: Shamila
From: United Kingdom
Date of visit: 28th March 2012
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:loved the views from both terraces and the space in the whole house Our housekeeper Conci was Brilliant !!!
Complaints about accomodation:Loved the house but the steps to the roof were very unstable .

Name: Sven
From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date of visit: 25th February 2012
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Location is great; in the middle of Albaycin and close to Sacromonte. The Alhambra was a hightlight of course but also the possibility to go skiing in the Sierra Nevada is perfect, only 45 minutes away by bus.
Complaints about accomodation:We loved the place, and if any improvements can be made it would be a WIFI connection, and more comfortable chairs at the table.
Good bars and restaurants:On the Carrera del Darro is a nice bar called La Fontana which we liked, also because of the WIFI available. Lisboa on the corner of Plaza Nueva serves good coffee, and the hammam Al Andalus is a nice experience, but not cheap if you go for the full treatment. Horno Paquito was a nice surprise, very local place near Plaza Salvador, great tapas, great value for money. We loved the Berenjenas con miel.
Bad experiences in Granada:Sometimes it is confusing wether you get tapas with your drinks or not. In some cases you have to ask, in other places you get it even before you order.
Suggestions:We loved it, the weather was also pleasant which helps, so we could go out without coats during the day. Definately a place to go back to. Alhambra is a must, but the city of Granada itself was beyond expectations.

Name: Darragh
From: Cornwall, UK
Date of visit: 16th February 2012
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Fabulous view of alhambra from apartment. Kids loved quirky rooms. Great location to explore Granada by foot.

Name: Peter
From: New York
Date of visit: 19th November 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:It was beautiful,comfortable, and in a perfect location. Need to be able to handle hills and stairs. The view from the roof top terrrace was awe inspiring. Conchi was very heplful . Driving was an adventure and I'd either not take a car or park in center city and take a taxi to the apt (less than 5 Euro)
Complaints about accomodation:None

Name: Robert Boakes
From: Sydney, Australia
Date of visit: 12th September 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The house was cool and airy. The location in the Albayzin was excellent - for both walking around and catching buses. The weather was wonderful - sunny, hot (30+ in the days, but dry) but cool at night.
Complaints about accomodation:Some necessary items were not available when we arrived, but these were very promptly provided by the owner. Otherwise all was well and it was a delight to stay in the house for 2 weeks.

Name: ginette
From: The Netherlands
Date of visit: 4th September 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:We really liked our stay in the accommodation. Everything was there and the house is very cosy. The terraces were splendid! We loved it and we will come back. Our 'landlord' was very nice and helpful.
Complaints about accomodation:A curtain in front of the windows in the bedrooms. There was no curtain in the main bedroom at the first floor. I wake up then at 6.00 in the morning;-). Maybe also a bit more equipment, knifes etc in the kitchen
Good bars and restaurants:The flamenco pena in the Albacin (nearby the appartment) is very nice and the food also!! Good arroz!

Name: Phillip
From: UK
Date of visit: 24th July 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:loved Granada. Would definitely come again and stay longer but when the weather is a bit milder.
Complaints about accomodation:couple of broken drawer handles but that's about it. Wireless internet would be great!
Good bars and restaurants:Just wondering round the old town at night is great. Loads of great bars, music, food

Name: Ann
From: England
Date of visit: 23rd May 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Casa Zaida is a very charming property. The terraces are fantastic and there is a wonderful view of the Alhambra from the upper terrace. Conchi was extremely helpful on arrival. The location is great with easy transport by bus or on foot to Plaza Nuevo and to the Alhambra. Also near very good restaurants.
Bad experiences in Granada:Everyone in Granada was very helpful.
Suggestions:It is very advisable to book the Alhambra in advance on the internet.

Name: Ross
From: Spain
Date of visit: 9th May 2011
Rating: Satisfactory
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Complaints about accomodation:There is some noise from people walking past the house at night and I was woken up a couple of times.
Good bars and restaurants:Nice craft shops, tapas bars and Moroccan stylie arts on Calle Elvira. The Alhambra, despite its reputation however, was pants. Again, taxis up are about 5 euros and we had to go up 3 times to even get tickets so it cost us 30 euros in total for cab fares - more than the entry fee!!! And when we got in we wished we hadnt bothered. Dull dull dull
Bad experiences in Granada:We werent overcharged but coming from more rural Spain I'd say the prices were about 3 times what we're used to, e.g. a standard beer and some tapas for about 3 euros compared to 1.10 for the same thing where we live (about an hour away)
Granadainfo comments:It is a short walk to the Alhambra using a short cut up the Cuesta de los Chinos but you have to be reasonably fit. It is much better to catch the 31 or 32 minibus than get a taxi. There is a bus stop about 200 metres away. It doesn't make sense to walk down to the taxi rank in Plaza Nueva.

Name: Matthieu
From: France
Date of visit: 18th April 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The accomodation was perfect. Well equipped, good location. Wonderful view from the upper terrace. Charming
Bad experiences in Granada:The impossibility to visit the Alhmbra (!). Tickets sold out

Name: Baron Rami
From: Israel
Date of visit: 28th March 2011
Rating: Satisfactory
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The location of the apartment is wonderful.
Complaints about accomodation:The entrance wood door as well as other wood furnitures in the house had been treated before we came and we did not like the smell.

Name: Roland
From: Connecticut, USA
Date of visit: 21st February 2011
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Location of the apartment was great. Apartment was lovely, comfortable. Best part of Granada was the Alhambra and was only a short walk from the apartment.
Good bars and restaurants:Recommend the Moroccan restaurant at the corner of Cuesta del Chapiz and Camino de Sacromonte

Name: Heather
From: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Date of visit: 11th September 2010
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Good supply of bedding.

Name: Francoise
From: Oxford, England
Date of visit: 5th September 2010
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Apart from the above, Casa Zaida with her 2 terraces is great and extremely well located. The house is simply furnished and uncluttered which is ideal for a holiday.I would certainly recommend it. We found Spanish people in Granada very friendly and welcoming ( taxi drivers, waiters,shop keepers, people in the street..)We had fun trying to communicate in our broken Spanish.We also felt very safe in the Albaicin even late at night. Perhaps, tourists could be told in advance the Bono system on the bus.( the 2 euro card).
Complaints about accomodation:One of the lamps was not working in one bedroom.
Good bars and restaurants:I recommend you take a bus to go to the Abbey in the Sacromonte. Superb views over Granada!
Bad experiences in Granada:On the whole, no bad experiences. Apart from one fishmonger who sold us prawns which were off. Luckily, the smell was so bad we noticed it immediately and got our money back. Otherwise, we could have spent the rest of our stay ill in bed or worse!
Suggestions:I believe you can see free flamenco at the week-end in the small bars further along the Sacromonte.

Name: Carola Nielinger-Vakil
From: England
Date of visit: 10th April 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:Casa Zaida was absolutely fantastic and fulfilled all expectations. We had a fantastic view of the Alhambra from the roof terrace and stayed in the middle of the old moorish quarter.
Complaints about accomodation:We managed to take the bus instead of a taxi and it was actually very easy.
Good bars and restaurants:We really enjoyed breakfast in the 'cafe au lait' down by the river. We also highly recommend a visit to the Palacio de Dar-al Horra, only open Tuesday and Thursday morning. It is a fantastic but little known moorish palace with wonderful decorations and we were there all by ourselves.

Name: Julia
From: United States
Date of visit: 1st March 2010
Rating: Excellent
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida
Good things about accomodation:The flat is centrally located to local attractions and charmingly decorated--looked like something from a movie. We loved the terrace(s). All the beds were comfortable and the shower/baths functioned very well.
Complaints about accomodation:My only suggestion for improvement would be to make sure the flat is well equipped for daily living. There were no kitchen towels, no coffee maker, and an insufficient amount of toilet paper.
Good bars and restaurants:Everyone in Granada was very helpful, given our limited Spanish.

Name: Nick
From: Milwaukee,WI
Date of visit: 26th December 2009
Rating: Very good
Room or apartment: Casa Zaida

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