Hotel Carmen de los Chapiteles

Hotel Carmen de los Chapiteles is a small mid-range hotel in the Albaicín, the hillside Moorish quarter of Granada, Andalusia, Spain, at Camino del Avellano 4. The Albaicín, with the Alhambra, is a UNESCO World Heritage area of whitewashed houses, steep cobbled lanes and hidden courtyards, and the hotel stands in its quieter, upper reaches, about 13 minutes on foot from Plaza Nueva and 18 from Granada Cathedral. The name points to the carmen, a traditional Granada house with an enclosed garden, a form typical of the Albaicín and the neighbouring Sacromonte. The property record lists 5 rooms, which gives the hotel the character of a boutique guesthouse rather than a conventional hotel. Rooms are doubles, twins and superior rooms. The price range is about €70–€150 per night (roughly $81–$173), with higher rates at Easter, during the Corpus Christi fair and in the spring and autumn peaks. Amenities beyond the location are not recorded, so visitors should ask about Wi-Fi, breakfast, air conditioning and garden or terrace access before booking. The Albaicín has small restaurants, tea houses and the Mirador de San Nicolás, the viewpoint with the classic view of the Alhambra at sunset, all within walking range, and the tapas bars of the centre are a downhill walk away. The main practical issue is access: the lanes are steep and cobbled, and ordinary taxis cannot reach every door, so luggage often has to be carried the final stretch. The local minibus lines run through the Albaicín and connect to Plaza Nueva and the centre. Service is that of a very small property, with personal attention but limited hours, so guests should arrange arrival times in advance. The hotel suits couples and travellers who want atmosphere, quiet nights and views over the city and are happy to walk uphill after dinner. The telephone number is +34 958 22 01 77. No website is recorded, so phone enquiry is the way to confirm availability, rates and directions.