ECO Hostel Granada

ECO Hostel Granada is a budget hostel at Calle Gran Vía de Colón 53, on the main avenue that cuts through the old centre of Granada in Andalusia, Spain. The Gran Vía was opened in the late 19th century and is lined with commercial buildings, banks, cafés and the city's main bus corridor, so transport links are among the best of any hostel in Granada. Plaza Nueva is about 10 minutes away on foot and Granada Cathedral roughly 9 minutes, putting the Royal Chapel, the Alcaicería market streets and the Albaicín within easy reach. The Alhambra is reached by walking up the Cuesta de Gomérez from Plaza Nueva or by taking the local minibus service from the centre. The hostel offers dorm beds and private rooms, and Wi-Fi is among its listed amenities. Rates typically sit between €20 and €50 per bed, rising in spring, around Easter week and in the autumn season. The name suggests an environmentally minded approach, though specific sustainability practices are not confirmed in the available listing, so visitors should ask the staff directly. Dining is generally outside the hostel; the nearby streets provide many bars where each drink comes with a free tapa, a tradition that lets budget travellers eat inexpensively. There is no spa or pool, and the appeal lies in the position, the price and the shared atmosphere. The service style is informal and aimed at backpackers, solo travellers and small groups, with staff who can usually advise on Alhambra tickets, flamenco in the Sacromonte caves, and transfers to the airport or the bus station. The listed phone number is +34 958 29 29 24. Because Gran Vía de Colón is a busy thoroughfare, guests who are sensitive to traffic noise should ask for a room away from the street. The hostel suits short city breaks and onward trips to the Sierra Nevada and the Alpujarras, which leave from Granada's bus station.