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El Balcón del Albaicín

Name: El Balcón del Albaicín
Address: Placeta Fátima, s/n, Granada, ES

8.8/ 10Recommended

·Apartments

📍Placeta Fátima, s/n · Granada ↗

Air conditioningFamily roomsFacilities for disabled guestsParkingPets allowedTerraceAll 20 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests consistently praise the prime Albaicín location, walkability to major sights, clean and well-equipped apartments, and responsive hosts who assist with parking and local tips. The overall experience is highly positive. Main drawbacks include thin soundproofing with occasional neighbor or street noise, challenging parking and narrow old-town streets for those with luggage, and isolated cases of incomplete cleaning, missing basics, or minor maintenance issues.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.4

Service9.3

Wi-Fi9.1

Cleanliness9.0

Rooms8.9

Value8.9

Surroundings8.8

Facilities8.7

＋ PraisedPrime location · Helpful hosts · Well-equipped/Clean · Pet-friendly

－ ComplaintsParking difficulty · Poor soundproofing · Lack of privacy · AC noise

KEYIdeal for travelers seeking an authentic old-town stay and walking access to Granada’s sights. Confirm room orientation, bring earplugs for potential night noise, and use the recommended nearby parking rather than driving into narrow streets.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? Are nearby attractions accessible?＋

Rated 9.4 for location, it is in the heart of Albaicín. Walking distance to San Nicolás Viewpoint and Alhambra Palace.

pros_consWhat do guests like most and least?＋

Pros: Prime location, responsive hosts (Service 9.3), clean facilities. Cons: Poor soundproofing, narrow streets, and difficult parking.

roomWhat are the room facilities and decor like?＋

Elegant decor with dark wood furniture. Fully equipped kitchens and excellent WiFi (9.1) ensure a comfortable stay.

policyWhat are the check-in and check-out times?＋

Check-in at 15:00, check-out at 11:00. Invoices provided, cashless payment available, and wheelchair accessible.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Yes. 22 family guests praised the spacious, well-equipped apartments and responsive staff, though some missed basic supplies.

coupleHow is the experience for couples?＋

Couples love the location and comfort. However, street-facing rooms may lack privacy, and some AC units have noise issues.

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DiningSights

Faralá

Contemporary · ★ Michelin

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This unique establishment in the old town, whose name pays tribute to the colourful ruffles that adorn the typical flamenco dresses, is located on the first floor, as El Quejío Wine-Bar, a more informal space where they also organise live singing and dancing exhibitions, is at street level. The restaurant, as such, focuses on chef Cristina Jiménez's updates to the traditional recipes of Granada, offering three very interesting tasting menus (Susurros del Sacromonte, La magia del Albayzin and Alborán) and proposing a gastronomic journey through the flavours of the province to discover the Salad

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Albidaya

Farm to table · Bib

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If a fusion of Andalucian and Arabian flavours appeals to you, this simple restaurant, located beneath an arcade providing access to a residential building could be a good option. Albidaya, an Arabic word that could be translated as “the beginning”, is the first stand-alone personal venture for Ismael Abderrahaman (in the kitchen) and Jorge Seco (front of house and sommelier), both of whom have extensive experience in the restaurant sector. Their cuisine is centred around a market-inspired seasonal menu that changes weekly and features contemporary dishes that showcase interesting influences f

1.3km

María de la O

Modern Cuisine, Creative

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In this restaurant with a contemporary ambience and occupying an attractive 19th-century mansion, his modern cuisine that usually revolves around seasonal ingredients from the Granada region, with plenty of focus on presentation and contrasts, particularly his acidic touches that are showcased in sauces that highlight the past of this former vinegar-producing property (this is particularly true of his delicious escabeches). The proposal revolves exclusively around a comprehensive tasting menu which, if requested by the customer, can be reduced by two courses. Interesting dishes? We enjoyed the

1.8km

Atelier Casa de Comidas

Contemporary

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This cosy restaurant, not far from the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Granada, conveys closeness, freshness and luminosity most of all, but all within an eclectic style that proudly leaves the kitchen in full view behind the service bar. Chef Raúl Sierra, who also takes the orders and is very present in the dining room, is committed to a contemporary gastronomy that continues to showcase Andalusian flavours based on modern techniques, with a few nods to other countries and extremely careful presentations. The set menu, which incorporates the house classics (such as the Croissant stuffe

1.9km

seafood

€€

Authentic fresh quisquilla from Motril, cañaíllas, baby whiting, octopus, and John Dory... If you have never tried these spectacular dishes, you are in for a treat; This neighbourhood bar is famous in Spain and beyond for the quality of its food! The renovated premises, decorated with photographs of the great chefs who have passed through it, has a good bar where you can eat and a well cared for display, with catch of the day and seafood (almost everything arrives daily from the Motril fish market). You must book in advance!

1.9km

Cala

Contemporary, Regional Cuisine

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Located in the area known as the Forum, near the Parque de Las Ciencias, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit as it is intimate (just four tables) and boasts a meticulously contemporary interior. The cuisine here is an updated take on tradition that always pays homage to French (the chef, Samuel Hernández, is of French origin), Portuguese (because of his mother) and Spanish (because of his father) recipes. The concept revolves around a single tasting menu, with wine pairing options, which changes with each season and prioritises the use of seasonal and locally sourced produce, as well a

2.9km

Kiki, Vinos y Otras Cosas

Restaurant

Bar

199m

Rincón del Chapiz

Restaurant

Café

434m

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El Balcón del Albaicín

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 3

Two-Bedroom Apartment - Placeta de Fátima, 10

Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace

One Bedroom Apartment - Placeta de Fátima, 10

Facilities · 20

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