Location
Tucked away in the bewitching Andalusian landscape, Granada is waiting to awake the secrets of its ancient Muslim past and the wonders of its lively present for you. Hotel Plaza Nueva is just a few minutes from the Alhambra, the most visited monument in all of Spain; from its windows, there are views of the royal neighborhood of Alcazaba and the Torre de la Vela.
Alhambra is the symbol of Granada. The arabesque lines of the fortress date back to the XIII century and hide magnificent gardens, courtyards and splendid fountains; divided into two areas, the military area of Alcazaba and the Medina, which stands out for the stucco decorations of the Palacio Nazar, the complex is the epitome of Moorish architecture.
Inside the Alhambra, you can also admire the extraordinary imperial palace of Carlo V and the bewitching gardens of Generalife, a summer hermitage whose grounds extend to the mountains. From one of the few embattled towers standing, Torre de la Vela, offers amazing views of the city that extend to the Sierra Nevada. Last but not least, don’t forget to pick up Washington Irving’s work, “Tales of the Alhambra”, a literary classic that will whisk you away into the legends of this unique place.
The Albayzín neighborhood.
This is the ancient Muslim neighborhood of Granada. From Plaza de Santa Ana, follow the Darro river to Paseo de los Tristes. Leave the city and the fascinating Archeological Museum behind and climb up the Albayzín hill. Enter in a labyrinth of tiny streets, among stone homes and cármenes, elegant villas surrounded by gardens with views of Alhambra. Reach the Mirador de San Nicolás, admiring the splendid landscape, and then descend towards the “tea rooms”: here you’ll find a delicious mix of Arab tea along with excellent fragrant tobacco.
Granada’s history is strongly linked to the Reconquista period; an excellent example is its renaissance cathedral, in the plaza Isabel la Católica. Strongly desired by the Catholic king, this building is flanked by the extraordinary Royal Chapel, a real gem created to house the spoils of the Spanish rulers.
Most of the commercial activity is focused
in the historic center in Granada. Gran Vía de Colón is the main artery of the city; old antiques shops, art galleries and haute couture boutique are in Calle Puentezuelas and Calle Reyes Catolicós; between these roads and the cathedral, the shopping area continues up to the old Arab silk market, the Alcaceira, with its souvenirs and artisan products.
How to reach us
By Plane
The Granada Airport is 30 km away. Reach Hotel Plaza Nueva with the tourist bus, extra-urban line, that connects the airport to the center of Granada. Get off at the last stop on Gran Via, next to the cathedral. Cross the road and turn left towards Plaza Nueva where you’ll find Hotel Plaza Nueva at number 2. Taxi service available.
By Train
The Granada Train Station is 1.5 km away. Reach Hotel Plaza Nueva with bus number 3 (urban line) that stops in Gran Via, near Plaza Nueva where you'll find Hotel Plaza Nueva at number 2. Taxi service available.
By Car
Central roads such as Recogidas, Reyes Católicos y Gran Via de Colon, San Matías and Elvira, have limited traffic from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm daily.
Hotel Plaza Nueva provides authorization ONLY for two of these five streets, Calle Elvira and Calle San Matías.
If you take any of the other streets, the hotel cannot intervene in any way before the Municipality of Granada.
If you plan to travel by car we ask that you provide the following information before your arrival: name, owner's identification (if it does not match the name on the booking) and the license number of the vehicle. These will be sent to Granada's Local Police, who will in turn register the information to avoid any tickets, as long as you take the streets authorized by Hotel Plaza Nueva.
Coming from highway A92 towards Granada, take the ring road, exit at Centro-Méndez Núñez (Exit 128). Continue on Avd. Fuente Nueva-Severo Ochoa, and without taking the tunnel, turn right on Avd. De la Constitución.
At the end you will find a roundabout with the Spanish flag. Turn left on Avd. Del Hospicio (leaving los Jardines del Triunfo at your left) and then right (there is a traffic light at the intersection) on Avda. Capitán Moreno.
Continue until the end of the street. You will find a small roundabout that you will leave on your left. Go straight ahead and turn left (there is a hotel just across from you). Pass under the Arch or Puerta Elvira and continue on Calle Elvira, on the right.
Towards the end of the street you might find a raised barrier and a lighted sign that indicates access only to authorized vehicles. On the left you will find a round, silver button for the local police. Tell them you have a reservation with our hotel and they will lower the barrier.
Continue straight ahead and you will see a kiosk on the left. Right next to it is Calle Pan, and at the end you will find the main entrance of Hotel Plaza Nueva.
If you have reserved parking, we will accompany you. Please remember that the parking rate is Euro 18.56 per night, until 12:00 pm on the day of departure.
Thank you and have a nice trip.