Hostal Costa Azul

Hostal Costa Azul is a budget guesthouse in the Realejo district of Granada, Andalusia, Spain, at Calle Virgen del Rosario 5. The Realejo is the former Jewish quarter on the slope below the Alhambra, a residential neighbourhood of narrow streets, small squares, bars and traditional shops that has become known for its street art and relaxed evening life. The hostal is about 7 minutes on foot from both Plaza Nueva and Granada Cathedral, so it combines a quieter, more local setting with a short walk to the main sights. The Campo del Príncipe square, with its terrace bars and the Cristo de los Favores chapel, is a short distance away, and the path up to the Alhambra begins on the Realejo side of the hill. The record lists single, double and twin rooms with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a pets-allowed policy, which is uncommon among budget lodgings in the city and useful for travellers with a small dog. The price range is about €45–€100 per night (roughly $52–$115), depending on season and room type, and prices rise around Easter, the Corpus Christi fair and the spring and autumn peaks. No restaurant, spa, pool or gym is recorded, so guests breakfast at neighbourhood cafés and eat at the many tapas bars of the Realejo and Calle Navas, where drinks usually arrive with a free tapa. Service follows the usual hostal model, with practical help on directions, luggage and Alhambra entry rather than a formal concierge. The hostal suits couples, solo travellers and small groups who prefer a neighbourhood feel to a main-avenue address. Streets in the Realejo are uphill in places and some are cobbled, so visitors with heavy luggage may prefer to take a taxi to the door. The telephone number is +34 958 22 22 98 and the website is hostalcostaazul.com, where pet terms, check-in times and room options can be confirmed before arrival. The walk to the Alhambra gates from this part of the city takes roughly half an hour, partly on a steep slope.