The 10 best hotels in Güéjar-Sierra

If you are thinking about staying in Güéjar-Sierra, the first thing you should know is that you have 52 options to choose from, and that most of them are apartments (33) and holiday homes (13). Hotels, on the other hand, are only four, so if you prefer this type of accommodation, you should book in advance. The average price is around 103 euros per night, although you can find some options from 70 euros if you travel outside weekends and public holidays. The average category of the establishments is 3.2 stars, which gives you an idea that you will not find great luxuries, but you will find decent and well-located stays.

As for the areas, the most practical thing is to stay in the urban centre of Güéjar-Sierra, because you will have services at hand (supermarkets, bars, pharmacy) and you will be able to go out walking without needing to take the car. If you are looking for peace and views, the outskirts and nearby villages, such as the rural apartments scattered throughout the valley, offer you more silence and nature, but you will have to travel for any errand. The main difference between them is that: convenience versus isolation. To do hiking routes in the Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, it is best to stay in the upper part of the village or near the road that goes up to the ski slopes, because that way you will save time every morning.

Prices drop notably during the week and outside the snow season. In winter, especially in January and February, weekends fill up with skiers and prices rise; on the other hand, from Monday to Thursday you can find interesting deals. In spring and autumn, the climate is pleasant for hiking and prices are lower than in the middle of summer, when the village comes alive with visitors looking for coolness. To get there, the most common way is to drive from Granada capital: it is about 25 kilometres along the A-395, and the journey takes about 35 minutes. There is also a regular bus from Granada, but it has few frequencies, so if you do not have your own vehicle, plan the schedules well. Once there, getting around between the village and the route areas requires a car or quite a bit of walking, because the distances between accommodation and points of interest are not short.

Before booking, take a good look at whether the accommodation includes heating or a fireplace, because in winter the nights are cold and not all apartments have a good climate control system. Also check whether the price includes bed linen and towels, since in some rural houses they charge you separately or you have to bring them. And check the cancellation policy, because in small accommodations it is usually stricter than in hotels. If you are going to ski, ask about access to the Sierra Nevada road in case of snowfall, and whether the establishment has parking, because in high season parking in the village can be complicated. Examples of places where you can start looking are Apartamentos Haza La Moraleda, Hotel Juan Francisco, Casa Rural Alba Montis or Vivienda Turistica Arabeluj, but there are many more.