Horno de Oro

In the heart of the Albaycin, in the midst of the pedestrian only small streets and lanes, is this pretty Moorish house from the 16th century. From its terraces and miradores, full of flowers and pots, there are splendid vistas of the Alhambra and the Albaycin, the Sacromonte and the ancient Arab walls of the city. All the rooms are decorated in an intimate Arabic style combining wood, marble, antique blue tiles and soft furnishings - and each room is different. There are just five rooms, Sultan (suite with a kingsize bed), Fuente, Linderaja (with direct access to roof terrace) and Aljibe (with queen bed), and one small double room (and the double room is small), and they are suitable for only two people - no extra beds are available. All rooms have one bed (no twin rooms). Some have a little private patio, perfect for an afternoon nap. Others have hydromassage baths (but all have full bathrooms of course). In the communal spaces, also in the Arab style with arches and strong touches of colour, there are three fireplaces for colder nights. The house is 30 metres from Paseo de la Tristes, a large terraced area with views to the Alhambra, five minutes walk from the Plaza Nueva. A car is not recommended in this pedestrian only area and there is no parking at the little hotel. There is public parking about 15 minutes walk from the hotel. This is an exceptionally beautiful place to stay in Granada, however it is small establishment with few staff on duty all the time. Breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m.and guests share a big table. Please note that there is no hotel sign on the house -- just look for the number 6 on the front of the building. Highly recommended. A recent guest comments "A remarkable place to reflect, a welcome destination, in a fantasy setting". This little inn is like your own private house in the Albaycin - very unhotel-like.