Hotel Alixares

Hotel Alixares is a mid-range hotel on the Alhambra hill in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, at Paseo de la Sabica 40. The Paseo de la Sabica is the road that winds along the Sabika hill, the green ridge on which the Alhambra stands, and the hotel is about 11 minutes on foot from the Nasrid Palaces entrance area. Granada Cathedral is roughly 24 minutes away on foot, so most visitors combine short walks with the bus, the Alhambra minibus or a taxi to reach the city centre and Plaza Nueva. Staying on the hill gives access to the monument at opening time, quiet evenings after day visitors have left, and the shaded forest paths of the Alhambra grounds, in exchange for a longer trip to the city's restaurants. Room types are doubles, twins and superior rooms. The hotel lists free Wi-Fi and wheelchair accessibility, which is notable on a hill where steps and slopes are common, although visitors should confirm which rooms and areas are step-free. The price range is about €100–€220 per night (roughly $115–$253), with the top of the range reached around Easter, the Corpus Christi fair and the spring and autumn peaks, when Alhambra demand is at its highest. No spa, pool or fitness room is recorded, and dining details are not given in the property data, so guests should ask whether the hotel serves breakfast or dinner. The cafés and restaurants clustered near the Alhambra gates and the Realejo slope below offer alternatives. The service character is that of a conventional mid-range hotel, with a staffed reception able to help arrange taxis, luggage and guidance on booking timed Nasrid Palaces entry, which should be reserved weeks in advance. The setting suits couples, first-time visitors who put the Alhambra first and travellers who value quiet, green surroundings over nightlife. The telephone number is +34 958 22 55 75 and the website is hotelalixares.com, where room categories, parking and current rates can be confirmed.