Makuto Guesthouse Backpackers Hostel, Granada

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Description

Tired of crappy accommodations and impersonal hotels? Come stay in our backpacker ´s hostel and enjoy a new concept of lodging. This charming historic mansion is located in the oldest and most attractive neighborhood of Granada, the Albaicin. Moroccan markets, sunny plazas, amazing viewpoints ... Come and discover the perfect mix of classic Moorish architecture with a unique touch of character; find yourself in a relaxing and informal atmosphere, perfect for independent travelers.

A unique small hostel with lots of common areas (Hammocks, Chill Out, Patio, Bar, BBQ and even a Tree House) where you have the space to do your own thing and meet other travelers but where there is always someone at hand to answer your questions and offer best tips for you to experience the life of Granada outside of the typical 'tourist attractions'.

Enjoy our amazing Barbecues and big Paellas, cheap dinners, best mojitos, Wifi, games, free breakfast, book exchange. Do not forget to join us for the sunset Free Walking Tour through the Albaicin and Sacromonte neighborhoods and our daily activities: Arab Baths, Diving, Paragliding, Flamenco, Trekking, Cycling, Horse riding...

Feel free to leave your bags with us for the day once you checked out and keep on using all Makuto facilities when your transport leaves later in the afternoon.

You can also join us in our Volunteer Exchange program - collaborate with us in exchange for free accommodation! (minimum 1 month)

Come, stay with us and be part of our backpacker's family. Turn your trip into an unforgettable experience.

Check-in: from 14:00. Reception is open from 8am to midnight. We have a 48hr cancellation policy. Late cancellations and no-shows shall be charged the equivalent of the first night's accommodation. Credit card payments shall be charged an additional 5% commission; please try to pay with cash instead. Sorry, no children under 5 allowed in the dorm rooms with shared bathroom.

Location and Contact

Location

• We're in the middle of the UNESCO-declared quarter of the Albaicin, only five minutes from San Nicolas Viewpoint and Plaza Nueva. Cobblestone streets, white Andalusian houses, balconies, jasmine smells, beautiful viewpoints to the Alhambra, labyrinthine streets...this is the Albaicin. We're close to Santa Isabel La Real Monastery, San Miguel Bajo Square, Dar Al Horra Moorish Palace, Plaza Larga (morning food market of the Albaicin), Calle Elvira (tapas bars), Plaza Nueva and the Arab Baths.
• From the bus station or train: Take bus number 3 or 33 to the center. Two options:
• 1) Get down in Gran Via - exit at Cathedral stop. From here you may walk. When leaving the bus cross Gran Via and take the street Carcel Baja, that departs from La Caixa Bank, cross Calle Elvira and keep walking towards the street Caldereria Nueva (Arab shops) - Cuesta de San Gregorio. Keep on walking up until you pass a local bar named '4 gatos' (four cats), keep on two more minutes until you reach an impressive Moorish orange house called 'Carmen de la Media Luna'. Important: Turn here left by Muladar de Dona Sancha and take the first right that isTina (Makuto is the number 18). If you come with heavy luggage, we recommend you come by taxi or minibus since the streets are cobbled stones.
• 2) By minibus: Get down in Gran Via with Avenida de Constitucion (you will see a big spanish flag), take minibus 31, towards Albaicin, stop at Santa Isabel la Real Monastery. On Saturday and Sundays minibus changes its route, you should take it in front, in the opposite direction, to Albaicin and stop at Santa Isabel la Real Monastery. Makuto is 50 m down from the monastery.
• PLEASE NOTE: FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS AND MAP BEFORE YOU COME! ALBAICIN IS A LABYRINTHINE COBBLESTONE NEIGHBORHOOD AND IT IS VERY EASY TO LOSE YOURSELF.
• From the airport: Take the airport bus to Granada and get off at the end of at Avenida Constitucion with Gran Via� (estimated time: 25 min.). You will see a big Spanish flag in the middle of a square there. take minibus 31, towards Albaicin, stop at Santa Isabel la Real Monastery. On Saturday and Sundays minibus changes its route, you should take it in front, in the opposite direction, to Albaicin and stop at Santa Isabel la Real Monastery. Makuto is 50 m down from the monastery.
• By car:
• From Malaga, take the ring road of Granada (Span.: 'circunvalacion'), and take the exit called Mendez Nunez and continue along the Avenida Fuente Nueva until you reach the Avenida de la Constitucion. There, at the light, go straight on into the Avenida de Madrid and take the
• direction of Albaicin-Carretera de Murcia.
• From Carretera de Murcia, you enter into the Albaicin through the Pages Street (Calle Pages), continue until you arrive at the Salvador Church (Iglesia del Salvador). Once there, go around the church into the Tomasas Street (Carril de las Tomasas), then take Camino Nuevo de San Nicolas, until you reach at least Santa Isabel la Real.*
• You should park in that street. To get to the house by car is not easy and it is difficult to find a place to park.
• Calle Tina is just in front of the Monastery Santa Isabel la Real.
• Another option could be: park the car in the parking El Triunfo in the Avenida de la Consitucion. In this case, turn to the right at the light mentioned above into the Avenida de la Constitucion and you will see the parking after a few metres. You continue your way walking up or by taxi.
• Important if driving:
• The district of the Albaicin is protected by the UNESCO and the access by car is restricted. You should know that to get into the Calle Pages, you have to do it from 8-11am or 2-8pm. Otherwise the entrance is restricted to residents only. There is no time limit to exit the old district.

Facilities and Amenities

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

City Tours

Lockers in Lobby

Lockers in Rooms

Luggage Storage

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Towels

Air Conditioning

BBQ Grill

Bar

Board Games

Book Collection/Exchange

Cable TV

Clothes Dryer

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Evening Entertainment

Food/Restaurant

Gameroom

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Movie Library/Rental

Swimming Pool

TV

Walking Tours

Airport Pickup

Parking

Pet-Friendly

Genders: Males & Females

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): 5

Min. Age with Parent (private room): 5

Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: From 8.00 am to 00.00 pm

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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