You can do Sierra Nevada as a day trip from Granada or stay the night up at the slopes so you’re skiing first thing. Each option has its charm and one will suit your plan better than the other. Here’s where to stay and how to choose.
Let’s get into it.
Stay up the mountain or in Granada?
- Stay in Pradollano (right at the slopes): no early-morning drive, you ski first thing and you soak up the mountain atmosphere. Ideal for a weekend on the slopes.
- Stay in Granada and go up for the day: cheaper, and it lets you combine the mountain with the city. Perfect if you’re only going up for a single day.
Where to stay in Pradollano
The village at the foot of the slopes has everything from hotels right by the lifts to apartments and hostels for groups and families. The ones at the slopes are the most convenient (you ski straight out of the door) and the first to sell out. In ski season, book well in advance.
Tips
- Book early in high season: the hotels at the foot of the slopes fly off the shelves.
- Check whether parking is included: up the mountain, parking is limited.
- If you’re going up in summer to hike, staying up there lets you set off on the trails early and in the cool of the morning.
For the skiing, have a look at skiing in Sierra Nevada and the ski pass. If you’re staying in the city, here’s the guide to where to stay in Granada. And it’s all part of Sierra Nevada.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I stay in Sierra Nevada?
In Pradollano, the village at the foot of the slopes, with hotels, apartments and hostels. The ones right by the lifts are the most convenient and the first to sell out.
Is it better to stay up the mountain or in Granada?
If you’re skiing for a weekend, stay up top so you can be at the slopes first thing. If you’re only going up for a day, staying in Granada works out cheaper and lets you combine the mountain and the city.
How far in advance should I book in Sierra Nevada?
In ski season, as early as you can: the hotels at the foot of the slopes and the weekends with good snow sell out weeks ahead.