Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol in Granada

Our stay at this hotel for 5 nights was wonderful. The location is near to the Alhambra and within walking distance of the old city (though there are hills). The host is very accommodating and provided good advice. The hotel rooms and common spaces have a rustic feel to them, fitting the location. Our room had a nice view of the city with a terrace. All in all the hotel was very pleasant and relaxing. Highly recommended!

We loved our stay at Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol. Yes, there are stairs to and from the central part of town, but we viewed the walk as a good way to walk off all the wonderful food we were eating. Besides, the views from the hotel are unbeatable. Alejandro is a super host and the Carmen is a beautiful place to say. He gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants and activities. The breakfast at the hotel is delicious. I would highly recommend staying here!

Lovely boutique hotel just a few minutes walk from the Alhambra Palace (uphill). We really enjoyed our stay here. It has a cosy, relaxed feel to it. The views from the balconies are incredible and sitting outside to eat breakfast and admire the views was a real treat. The bedrooms are clean and well maintained. They have the feel of a family home rather than a hotel, which we liked. Breakfast is the only meal served in the hotel, but there are plenty of very good restaurants nearby. The hotel is a little out of the centre, but it means that you are in a quieter location. It's not a long walk in, but the hills are quite steep, so bring your trainers. Alejandro, the manager, was very welcoming and really knowledgeable about Granada. He made recommendations for places to visit. He also runs the hotel very efficiently. We spent 3 nights here and got to thoroughly explore Granada. I would highly recommend a visit to both this hotel and Granada.

My wife and I had a wonderful time at the Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol during our recent visit to Granada. The Carmen is very beautiful, and has been lovingly cared for. It has seven unique rooms, and a shaded courtyard with fountains and gardens throughout the property. The views of the surrounding Granada hillsides are spectacular.

Alejandro is a thoughtful and gracious host, and part of what makes this Carmen so special. He is a Granada native, and a great source of information about the area. His insights were particularly valuable for our visit to the Alhambra. He gave us a map and annotated it to show us the best way to go in, and how to easily navigate all of Granada. The Carmen is very close to the Alhambra, and a particularly good accommodation for visiting it.

Another member of the team at the Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol who helped make our visit so special was Robin, who prepared a great breakfast for us each morning, and also provided excellent suggestions and guidance on the area. Breakfast in the courtyard of the Carmen with that amazing view was a highlight of our vacation in Spain.

I wholeheartedly recommend this Carmen for visitors to Granada. It is worlds apart from the standard corporate hotel options, and a truly memorable experience!

Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.

Alejandro, Robin and the team at the hotel provided a fantastic stay for us during our September visit. The hotel is clean, well maintained and gave us enough space to relax in between exploring.

The location is perfect for getting access to the old town and Alhambra although there are a few steps in between. You'll be given heaps of information about getting around, places to visit and eat at.

Would thoroughly recommend.

The Hotel Carmen de la Alcubilla del Caracol is exceptional. The garden entrance was cool and inviting. Our room had a spectacular view of the Sierra mountains and the garden and tile rooftops of the town below. We were a short walk from the Alhambra and enjoyed the cool wooded pathway down into the town to access a great variety of cafes and restaurants.
Breakfast on the garden terrace was a great start to our day and is highly recommended.
Alejandro is a thoughtful and attentive host. He ensured that our stay in Granada was memorable. We highly recommend this hotel for your holiday in Granada.

We loved our 2 night stay here, the location is just a 7-8 min walk from Alhambra and a short walk into town. The staff are fantastic and very helpful/knowledgable with great recommendations. The rooms are spacious and we had a wonderful balcony with a view over the city. The beds are comfy but very few of the rooms have a double bed which we hadn't appreciated when we booked (they are mostly twins - in our case pushed together).

A far better experience than a typical hotel. If you are coming to Granada to immerse yourself the culture, aesthetic and unique feeling of this city you will love this place. Gorgeous gardens to sit in, a short stroll to the Alhambra and to all the delights of the Albaicin, really attentive, informed and genuine hosts, a delightfully furnished home and above all THAT incredible view. Truly unique and unforgettable, I wouldn't consider staying anywhere else in Granada.

This hotel is a unique gem. The entire property is beautiful. We stayed in the La Torre room which is spacious, with many windows and French doors which open on a large terrace with expansive mountain and city views. The room and bathroom were perfectly clean, well appointed and comfortable. The optional customized breakfast was perfect and worth the modest cost, especially since the hotel is up the hill a bit of a walk from the downtown area. The location is best for walkers/hikers since access by car or taxi is possible yet tricky due to the steep and narrow cobble stone lanes which add to the charm and beauty of the property. Only a 15 minute walk to the Alhambra! Alejandro was a friendly and thoughtful host and we highly recommend this hotel!

An absolutely wonderful stay! Location, staff and relaxed ambience were all perfect here. Breakfast on the patio overlooking the city and the snow capped mountains was the perfect start to the day. Thank you so much to Alejandro for making us feel very welcome and supplying excellent information about the city and restaurants. We will be back!!!