Hotel Casa Morisca, Granada

Hotel Casa Morisca - A 15th-century mansion with Alhambra views in Granada's Albayzín district

Set in a restored 15th-century mansion on Carrera del Darro, Hotel Casa Morisca features 14 individually styled rooms with Moorish-inspired decor, tiled bathrooms, and lateral views of the Alhambra, Generalife, or Albayzín. Rooms range from 12 to 32 m², with amenities including air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers. A buffet breakfast is served daily in the vaulted basement breakfast room from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM. The hotel's central courtyard features original terracotta tiling and a historic alberquilla water feature. Located at the foot of the Alhambra, Hotel Casa Morisca is a 10-15 minute walk from the palace complex and a 3-minute drive from Mirador de San Nicolás. The multilingual reception assists with ticket bookings for flamenco shows and Alhambra tours.

Pros

The 15th-century mansion retains original architectural details like brick vaults and polychrome wooden ceilings.

Rooms offer direct views of the Alhambra, Generalife, or Albayzín district.

Central location provides easy access to Paseo de los Tristes (300m) and Sacromonte caves (500m).

Complimentary Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception with tour booking services.

Cons

Standard double rooms measure only 12-13 m².

No on-site parking (covered parking nearby costs €15/day).