We stayed at this hotel in September. It is a little off the beaten track but is a hidden gem. The area around it is not the best to look at but seemed perfectly safe to walk around at night.

We had a courtyard facing room. Lovely and big with a fridge and complimentary water, which was much needed on arrival in 32 degree heat!

Staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is around 10 minutes walk to the old town but is two minutes from the bus stop for the tourist bus to the Alhambra.

Highly recommended.

This place is a gem. It doesn't look like much from the outside but as soon as you step in through the door you realise, looking into the gorgeous courtyard, that you've chosen wisely. We only stayed 2 nights but the staff couldn't have been more helpful, offering to park our car for us and helping us with lots of queries and bookings. It's a short walk from the Albaycin and only a few metres from the Gran Via so location is good, and not providing breakfast is not a problem because there are plenty of places close by. Our room was very tastefully decorated and had everything we needed, the owners have evidently spent a lot of time and thought into making the place really homely. Note that you get a 3% discount for paying your bill in cash.

I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. I took my mother here for a city break and we really enjoyed it. The room was small but well appointed and very warm. (It's very cold in Granada in winter.) The beds were comfortable, rooms and patio were charming and exceptionally clean and the hotel is quite centrally situated within easy walking distance of the city attractions and 2 minutes walk from a main bus route up to The Alhambra. The hotel is also very quiet, no small feat in Granada!It's very easy to get to from the airport shuttle and the staff provided very good directions in English. Although this is a room only hotel there are plenty of cafes and restaurants close by where you will pay local prices rather than the tourist prices in the middle of town.
I got food poisoning while we were in Granada (nothing to do with the hotel). The staff could not have been more helpful. They provided medicines, bottled water and much needed support for my Mum who spoke no Spanish and was quite anxious. They contacted a doctor and helped her access the airline website to confirm return flights etc. They also allowed us to stop in the room way beyond check out time and arranged a taxi to the airport. They were exceptional and refused any form of payment for all their assistance.
I would not hesitate to return to Hotel Albadia.

I have now stayed at this hotel 3 times over three years, as well as advising others to stay there. The most recent time (2 weeks ago), we arrived at 6.30am, and the staff kindly took our bags and said they would phone us to let us know when the first room was available. As check in is usually after 12, we were expecting a long wait, but at 9am we got a phone call from reception telling us our room was ready. The manager remembered me from my previous visits, despite it being over a year ago, and treated us like friends, even offering to let us stay in his villa in the Alpujarras next time we return to the region!
I can´t think of anything negative to say about the Abadia. It is beautifully decorated, with a typical Andalucian patio. This is especially good in the evenings for having a relaxing drink before you go out. The rooms are also nicely decorated, have good air conditionning and are really clean. I have also never experienced any noise problems at this hotel, but have always stayed on the 1st or 2nd floor. However i wouldnt have thought this would be a problem as the hotel is on a very small street.
As i said, the customer service is amazing - the best i have ever experienced in any hotel!! The staff are extremely knowledgable about the area and are willing to help with any queries or problems.
The hotel is about a 15 minute walk to the town ´centre´ (the end of Gran via and Plaza Nueva area)
There is a great place to have breakfast near the hotel called Zeluan, which staff recommend at the hotel.
For tapas, some of the best places are at the Plaza Nueva end of Calle Elvira, near the tea shop street. They are called La Bella y la Bestia, Antigualla 1 & 2 and there is also a great place for falafel and schwarmas on plaza nueva (Nemrut Kebab). Other good tapas places are Poe, a small moroccoan place on call paz and lax, which are all almost next to each other around calle paz and buensuceso with puentezuelas. For Italian food (having tried 8 different ones in Granada!) the best restaurant in Granada is Il Gondoliere, on Calle Martinez Campos, just off Recogidas. It is always packed from 10 onwards but if you get there before then you should be fine getting a table without reservation.
When i next return to Granada i will definitely be staying at the Abadia- i don´t think it can be beaten on price, quality and service.