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You’ll need to book about a year in advance to stay here, but it’s the premier stay in town. Housed in a meticulously restored 15th-century monastery, with a wisteria-covered patio, it is utterly beautiful. For the maximum experience, get a room with a view out over the Albaicín on one side and the cloister on the other.

The style of this belle époque extravaganza is neo-Moorish. Located just steps away from the Nasrid palace, it offers great views from every room, terrace and balcony. The public rooms are palatial.

This 15th-century mansion makes a peaceful choice in a central location. The original features have been wonderfully preserved, such as the Mudéjar ceiling. Every room is decorated with period accents according to modern standards, with views of the Albaicín, the Alhambra or the courtyard.

This Moorish mansion has been remodelled over the centuries, in particular the wonderful big patio. The decor is elegant, although some rooms may be small, and you will find antiques everywhere.

Everything has been kept more or less the same as when the poet Garcia Lorca was forced to hide out here – this is the last place the poet stayed, before his untimely end (see Federico García Lorca). Each room has unique style and there are patios and fountains in the public areas.

In this delightful 17th-century house you will find tiled bathrooms, wooden floors, beamed ceilings, a charming patio and a sun-terrace. Ask for a room with a balcony and view over the rooftops.

In this “cave” hotel, the whitewashed interiors are immaculate and loaded with rustic charm. No need for air conditioning – you have an entire hill of earth overhead to keep out the heat. A picturesque and uniquely Andalucían choice.

In a leafy cul-de-sac, this is every inch a traditional Spanish house, with terracotta tiles, arched windows and a large patio. The rooftop terrace is perfect for admiring the nearby Alhambra.

For the price, this is unbeatable, if basic. There’s a pool on the roof with great views of the Alhambra. Note that it closes at midnight.

This youth hostel is clean, although it is quite far away from the city centre. Its advantage, however, is that there are only two to a room and the bathrooms are all en-suite.