I introduced myself rudely to the proprietor, Christian Most, thinking his directions inadequate and having just dragged my luggage up many steep and narrow Granada streets in the mid-day August heat trying to find Casa del Aljarife. I immediately regretted my behavior, but Herr Most responded with courtesy and helped us into our rooms (which are air conditioned, so we could cool down quickly). He even carried our bags up the stairs, and I discovered that we had not, in fact, followed his directions but rather the thoroughly inadequate directions in our guide book. Once settled, it took me all of five minutes to see that this was the loveliest hotel/inn/bed & breakfast I had ever stayed in. It is, in fact, a home, that Christian and his wife have beautifully renovated and share with those guests fortunate enough to discover it. The rooms are lovely and the views of the Albaicin and of the Alhambra are fantastic. The courtyard is beautiful. The location is perfect--well within the Albaicin yet within easy (as we eventually found out!) walking distance of the Plaza Nueva. There is a nearby restaurant that is liking dining in the Garden of Eden. Christian provides a detailed map of of the area plus his personal recommendations of local restaurants/tapas bars and worthy sights other than the Alhambra. Christian was a most (pun intended) gracious host, charming and with a wry sense of humor. I really did want to move in with him and live out my days in the Casa del Aljarife. I not only recommend it to anyone traveling to Granada; I fully expect that it will be the only place I will ever stay on any future visit to Granada, and that if it is fully booked, I will change my travel plans in order to stay there. It is that good.

Casa del Aljarife is a lovely place and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Mr. Most is hospitable and prepares a wonderful breakfast. The large suite was well suited for our family of 4. We highly recommend the Inn.
Brian & Sharon
Bel Air, Maryland

Stayed for 4 nights and thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay. Our host, Christian runs a very well organised, clean and comfortable home-stay style hotel. We stayed in the room at the top of the stairs with the amazing view of the Alhambra. The owner, Christian is very helpful and knowledgable on all aspects of Granada...in fact even before leaving Australia he pointed us in the right direction re trains and flights to and from Granada. Staying in the old Albayzyn area is amazing and central to anything you would wish to do in Granada. Breakfast is very good value and of a high quality. Our only disappointment was that the cherries on the tree in the beautiful courtyard were a couple of days off ripening!!! Also family friendly

This hotel was exactly what we were looking for in a place to stay in Granada - that is, in the Albaicin neighborhood. Strongly recommend that you do not drive to Granada or this hotel (as their website suggests). Granada is a city to walk and/or use public transportation. This small hotel is definitely not handicapped accessible and for mobility challenged people not the place to stay as it is a walk uphill on cobblestone paths to reach. If you have a good map of Granada, you can find it on your own, or the owner will meet you in a nearby main plaza. Again, those who travel with lots of luggage may also want to find other accommodations as you will be carrying bags up the hills.

I believe there are only 4 rooms, and ours had a view of the Alhambra. Again, there are stairs throughout, even to reach the bathroom within the room, so it is not for the physically challenged. There is a lovely courtyard to rest in and the host offered us beverages after a long day visiting the Alhambra. He also allows guests to use a computer in the lobby area, which is handy for email/internet access. Christian speaks at least 3 languages, including English, if that is important to anyone.

The room itself was clean and decorated simply. We were provided breakfast each morning of cereal, toast, juice and coffee.

The host offers his restaurant recommendations, which we tried on occasion, and were overall good, but there are literally hundreds of places to eat in Granada. Overall, I would say this hotel is best for those who like to travel independently and do not require lots of assistance from a concierge, or the like.