Granada, Spain is not as Andalucian as other cities in the region, and it’s a good thing because the visitor gets to sample the best of the culture and leave the not-so-good aside. From the labyrinth woods of Alhambra to the cobbled streets of Albayzin, Granada exudes a warm historical and natural charm, which is backed by a hip, trendy identity.

With a surplus of tapas joints and kitsch restaurants, the city also features several undiscovered, hole in the wall bars and pulsating night clubs. From biting into a juicy kebab at a street cart on Albayzin to sipping piping hot tea at a corner nook, Granada’s imposing Islamic heritage and fast-emerging bohemian appeal is finding many takers this side of the Mediterranean.

During the course of my trips to Granada, I’ve come across quite a few restaurants and hotels and while some like the Puerta de las Granadas Hotel can disappoint you slightly, with the limited number of alternatives available and the great service that it provides, this hotel can be a smart choice on a trip to Granada.

Granada, Spain is not as Andalucian as other cities in the region, and it’s a good thing because the visitor gets to sample the best of the culture and leave the not-so-good aside. From the labyrinth woods of Alhambra to the cobbled streets of Albayzin, Granada exudes a warm historical and natural charm, which is backed by a hip, trendy identity.

With a surplus of tapas joints and kitsch restaurants, the city also features several undiscovered, hole in the wall bars and pulsating night clubs. From biting into a juicy kebab at a street cart on Albayzin to sipping piping hot tea at a corner nook, Granada’s imposing Islamic heritage and fast-emerging bohemian appeal is finding many takers this side of the Mediterranean.

During the course of my trips to Granada, I’ve come across quite a few restaurants and hotels and while some like the Puerta de las Granadas Hotel can disappoint you slightly, with the limited number of alternatives available and the great service that it provides, this hotel can be a smart choice on a trip to Granada.