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Casa del Consulado
Granada
An elegant colonial house a block from the plaza, with a shaded pool in a palm-lined patio.
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Boutique hotels in Granada
Granada's pastel colonial houses hide courtyard pools and shaded patios a few blocks from the lake and the cathedral.
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Where to stay in Granada
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Hotel Plaza Colón
Granada
A restored townhouse facing the cathedral on the central plaza, with antique furnishings, contemporary art and a long pool.
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Hotel con Corazón
Granada
A small colonial-style hotel that appears in guide lists for its social-enterprise approach and calm courtyard.
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Jicaro Island Lodge
Granada
A small eco-luxury lodge on a private islet in Las Isletas, with casitas over the water of Lake Nicaragua.
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La Gran Francia
Granada
A converted ancestral home in the center, with pastel colonial rooms around a courtyard pool.
Granada was founded in 1524 on the shore of Lake Nicaragua and still has the grid of low, colorful houses, tiled roofs and carved wooden doors of a Spanish colonial town. Its best small hotels occupy restored mansions around leafy courtyards, many with a pool, which matters in the heat of the afternoon.
Where to stay
The streets around Parque Central and Calle La Calzada put you within walking distance of the cathedral, restaurants and the lake. Stay inside this grid for quiet evenings and easy strolling. For something more secluded, the Las Isletas archipelago, a short boat ride away, has a lodge on its own island among the small volcanic islets.
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Take a boat through Las Isletas, climb the cathedral bell tower at sunset and plan day trips to Masaya Volcano and Laguna de Apoyo. The dry months of December to April are the most comfortable; rooms with air conditioning are worth having year-round.
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Questions about Granada
How many boutique hotels are there in Granada?
We list 5 boutique hotels in Granada, including Casa del Consulado, Hotel Plaza Colón and Hotel con Corazón.
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