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Popular places to visit
Alhambra
After visiting Alhambra, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Granada. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Generalife
The palatial summer retreat of the Alhambra is one of the world’s great gardens and a fascinating window into the lives and loves of Granada’s Moorish rulers.
Carmen de los Martires Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Carmen de los Martires Gardens, a lovely green space in Granada. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.
Palace of Carlos V
Discover a large and unusual royal palace set on a plateau at the heart of the magical Alhambra complex, with panoramic vistas over the city of Granada.
Palacio de Comares
After visiting Palacio de Comares, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Granada. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its picturesque gardens.
Basilica de las Angustias
Find out about the history of Granada when you spend time at Basilica de las Angustias. Add the area's shops or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.
Things to do
Hop-On Hop-Off Granada City Tour Train
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide
Alhambra & Generalife Admission Ticket with Audio Guide
Arabian Baths Experience at Granada's Hammam Al Ándalus
Granada: Flamenco Show in La Alboreá
Top hotels in Realejo-San Matias
Alhambra Palace Hotel
Very beautiful hotel with easy access to the Alhambra
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Áurea Washington Irving by Eurostars Hotel Company
We had a good stay at the Aurea Washington Irving Hotel. Location was perfect and only a few steps to the famous Alhambra. Bed was comfortable with options to choose for your pillows for a restful sleep. Breakfast has variety of healthy choices and Granata Restaurant has good food, too. Staff were ...
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Porcel Alixares
Neat, clean and strategic location. Staff were very helpful ! Unfortunately, they don’t have their own parking area, which means you have to pay and park your car in the Alhambra car park next door- which costs 22-30 gbp a day.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Melia Granada Hotel
This was the perfect hotel for a few days in Granada & to see Alhambra. A short taxi from the bus terminal and train station (12 min walk) and right in the heart of the shopping areas. Lovely hotel with modern designs and stylish room. Nice large shower too. Everything is walkable from the hotel, ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Hotel Comfort Dauro 2
Ay un sonido del compresor del agua que no deja dormir
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Crisol Guadalupe
The room was super clean! The bed was comfortable and it was so close to the Alhambra. The front desk was friendly and helpful, even giving me advice about booking tickets to Alhambra when I didn’t have any. Definitely a really great stay, however it is a little far from the center. The Granada busses ...
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Realejo-San Matias
Carretera de la Sierra
Carretera de la Sierra might not have many top sights, but Carmen de los Martires Gardens and Serrallo Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Sacromonte
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Sacromonte. You might want to make time for a stop at Carmen de la Victoria or Cuevas del Sacromonte Museum.
Genil
Genil is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Serrallo Plaza and World Active Sports S.L. while you're in town.
San Pedro
If you're spending some time in San Pedro, Carmen de la Victoria and Carrera del Darro are top sights worth seeing.
Lancha del Genil
While Lancha del Genil may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carmen de los Martires Gardens and Paseo de los Tristes.
Albaicín
Albaicín is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mezquita Mayor of Granada or Mirador de San Nicolas.
