The 10 best hotels in Lanjaron

Lanjaron has 39 accommodations in total, and the offer is divided between hotels, holiday homes, apartments, villas and the occasional guesthouse. Hotels are the most numerous, with 13 options, closely followed by holiday homes and apartments. The average price is around 119 euros per night, although you can find rooms from 45 euros if you search early or outside of high season. The average rating of the establishments is 3.1 stars, so don't expect great luxury, but rather functional and well-located accommodation.

When choosing an area, it is worth distinguishing between the town centre and the outskirts. Within the village, near calle Real or plaza de la Constitución, you will have everything at hand: bars, shops and access to the hiking routes that leave on foot. It is the best option if you don't have a car or if you prefer not to depend on one to have dinner or go shopping. On the outskirts, especially towards the Órgiva road or on the slopes rising towards the Alpujarra, you will find houses and villas with more land, valley views and tranquillity, but you will need a vehicle to go down to the centre. Apartments are usually spread across both areas, so check the exact location carefully before booking.

As for price, high season runs from June to September and at Easter; then hotels raise their rates and holiday homes usually require minimum stays of one week. If you want to pay less, April, May and October are the best months: the weather is still pleasant and prices drop considerably. To get there, the most practical way is to drive from Granada along the A-44 to the Lanjarón exit, or from the coast along the N-323. There are also buses from Granada, but the frequency is limited, so check timetables before planning your day. Once there, the village is easy to explore on foot, although to visit neighbouring villages such as Órgiva or Capileira you will need a car or to book an excursion.

Before booking, check whether the accommodation has its own parking, because in the centre the streets are narrow and parking on the street can be difficult. Also check whether the price includes breakfast, because in many hotels of this category it is not included and adding it separately makes the stay more expensive. And if you go in summer, look at whether there is a pool or access to swimming areas, because the river is fine for cooling off, but it is not always comfortable for all tastes. Finally, read the cancellation conditions: for holiday homes they are usually stricter than for hotels.