This was a great place to stay. It far exceeded our expectations for a budget hotel. The room was spacious and immaculately clean and had everything we could have wanted for a two night stay. A clean, comfortable bed and shower with plenty of hot water. Staff were courteous and informative. The location was great for visits to the Alhambra and the Cathedral - all within walking distance or easy for catching the numerous buses available. The hotel is in a quaint area with many wonderful tapas bars. There was some noise at night from guests entering their rooms, speaking at the tops of their voices - however, this is hardly the hotel's fault. Coffee, orange juice and croisants are available at a low price of 1-2 euros and there is a supermarket next door for the purchase of snacks. A full breakfast is available from the cafe across the street. Highly recommended for the price.

My wife and I stayed at Hotel Carlos V over New Year. The hotel is fairly well-located, about 10 minutes’ walk from the Plaza Nueva and very convenient for the buses to the Alhambra and Albaicin, and the staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. There is free wifi available, though not (as is suggested online) extending to all the guest rooms – you have to bring your computer to the public spaces.

Unfortunately, our stay was let down by a room with a strong smell of damp. The bathrooms in this hotel are made as wet-rooms, and ours didn’t clear properly. Although we noticed a smell on arrival, we went out almost immediately, and by the time we realized (on returning late at night) that this was a serious problem it seemed too late to make a fuss. In fairness to the hotel, I should say that we didn’t give them the chance to react to and address the issue. It’s clear also that many others here have had excellent experiences with this hotel, and had it not been for the smell, we’d certainly have given it 4 or 5 stars. All in all – probably a good option at a good price, but if you notice a smell when you open the door, say something!

Hotel is within walking distance of Alhambra (nice gradual uphill walk about 30mins). A supermarket is located most conveniently right next door. It is also right next to a street full of tapas bars. Room was clean, but the cleaner was overzealous in applying a perfume room spray, such that we had to air the room out for a couple of hours.

I was kind of amazed at how nice this place was when I walked in to the lobby. I was expecting much less for the price we paid. We had a large balcony overlooking the cathedral which was cool. We consider getting food from the supermarket next door and having a picnic out there one night! The staff were very helpful and friendly. The spoke English fairly well. The location is good. Its right on the mini bus line to the main attractions and it is 1 block away from a major tapas bar street (Calle Navas). Overall a great experience staying there.