Pensión Mesones

Pensión Mesones is a budget guesthouse, or hostal, on Calle Mesones in the central Cathedral area of Granada, in Andalusia, southern Spain. The address is Calle Mesones 44, one of the lively commercial streets of the old centre, lined with shops, cafes and tapas bars. Granada Cathedral is about three minutes on foot, and Plaza Nueva about seven, so most of the main sights in the historic core can be reached in a short stroll, with the Alhambra and the Albaicín just beyond.

Calle Mesones runs through an area that is busy during the day and lively in the evening. Students from the nearby university faculties and local residents use the street, which gives it more of an everyday atmosphere than the streets directly below the Alhambra. The Royal Chapel, the Alcaicería and the cathedral are within easy reach, and the surrounding blocks offer many places for a late dinner. Visitors should expect some street noise, particularly at weekends.

The pensión has 11 rooms, a small size that suggests a personal, family-run atmosphere. Room types are single, double and twin, with prices of roughly 45 to 100 euros per night depending on the date. Free Wi-Fi is listed among the amenities. As with most hostales in Spain, the rooms are straightforward and practical, and visitors should ask about whether bathrooms are private and whether air conditioning or heating is available, since Granada has hot summers and cold winter nights.

There is no on-site restaurant, spa, pool or fitness facility listed. For meals, the surrounding streets are well supplied, and the tradition of a free small tapa with each drink makes inexpensive evenings possible. The service character is that of a small budget guesthouse, best for independent travellers and couples who want a central address at a modest price. Contact is by telephone on +34 958 26 32 44, and information is available at pensionmesones.com.