Best areas for students in Granada

Plaza de Toros-Doctores-San Lázaro

This is one of the best neighbourhoods for students in Granada for several reasons. On the one hand, because it has a very lively atmosphere both during the day and at night. On the other hand, because here’s the Central Campus of the University of Granada, which is made up of buildings in different parts of the downtown area. Also, both Fuentenueva Campus and La Cartuja Campus are very close, the first closer than the second, but both can be reached in less than half an hour on foot or even faster by bus.

In Plaza de Toros-Doctores-San Lázaro there are several of the nightclubs and bars chosen by students for nightlife. There are also restaurants and tapas bars offering local cuisine at affordable prices.

As a visit of cultural interest, the Bullring of the city, which also hosts open-air concerts, stands out. It also has buildings with beautiful traditional Andalusian architecture.

From this area you can reach most of the places most frequented by students on foot, although it also has good connections by bus and metro, and the central train station is very close.

Camino de Ronda

This is one of the best neighbourhoods for students in Granada who want to live in a quieter area without sacrificing proximity to the centre. Just a few minutes from this neighbourhood is Pedro Antonio de Alarcón street, with its variety of nightlife venues, including bars, pubs and several nightclubs. In fact, that’s one of the best areas for nightlife for students.

Part of the Fuentenueva Campus of the University of Granada is located in this neighbourhood, hosting faculties such as the Faculty of Science.

This neighbourhood is home to the beautiful Federico García Lorca Park. It's a large area, ideal for walks or exercise, featuring a pond, flower gardens, and a museum in the former home of the writer after whom it’s named.

Camino de Ronda is connected to the rest of the city through bus and metro lines (which operate like a tram, mostly open-air on the surface). It’s also very close to the main train station of the city.

Realejo

This is, without a doubt, one of the best neighbourhoods for students in Granada. It’s one of the most emblematic and lively areas of the city, located at the foot of the Alhambra and being part of the centre. It has a bohemian and student-friendly vibe, ideal for those seeking a cultural and dynamic environment.

Living in Realejo is ideal, above all, for students who are going to go to the Central Campus of the University of Granada, whose faculties are approximately 15-20 minutes away on foot. Likewise, both La Cartuja Campus and the Fuentenueva Campus are about 15 minutes away by bus.

This neighbourhood is full of bars and restaurants frequented by students, especially those in the squares that offer free tapas accompanying a beverage! For example, in Mariana Pineda Square and in the surrounding streets there are plenty of bars, cafes, and restaurants. Many students also gather in viewpoints to watch the sunset while having a drink with friends, and one of the most popular is the Lavadero of the Plaza Puerta del Sol.

Realejo is home to one of the most famous buildings in Granada and Spain: the Alhambra. Being able to see it every day is a privilege! Also, there are other interesting sites to visit in this neighbourhood, among which are the Casa de los Tiros Museum, the Sephardic Museum, the Fountain of Battles and the Roman Bridge. It’s also worth noting that Realejo is the old Jewish quarter of the city.

In this neighbourhood, one of the most beautiful gardens to enjoy nature is the French Garden, which captivates with its pond, its lush trees and its peacocks and ducks. Next to it there’s the Labyrinth Forest (Bosque Laberinto) and the beautiful Lake Island (Isla del Lago). It also has the Gardens of the Hall and the Pump (Jardines del Salón y la bomba), ideal for walking or exercising on the riverbank Genil.

From Realejo you can get there walking to the centre of Granada in a short time, in less than ten minutes approximately. It’s also connected through several bus lines with the rest of the city.

Zaidín

Zaidín is a district located south of the centre which has experienced significant growth and development in recent years. It boasts some of the best student neighbourhoods in Granada, such as El Zaidín and Ciudad Jardín, especially for students who are going to go to the Health Technology Park (PTS - Parque Tecnológico de la Salud) of the University of Granada.

The cost of rent in Zaidín is usually cheaper than in the central neighbourhoods, so it also appeals to students on a tight budget.

The restaurant offer is mainly found in the neighbourhood of Ciudad Jardín, while the bars are spread throughout the district.

Many people come to this part of the city on weekends due to the events that take place in the Stadium Nuevo Los Cármenes (home of the Granada CF) and the Sports Palace. In other words, it's an ideal area for sports lovers!

Zaidín also has lots of green spaces and squares to enjoy the outdoors. These include:

• The Emperador Carlos V Walk
• The Miguel Ríos Park
• The Cruz de Lagos Park
• The Rogelio Macías Park
• The green area around the Health Technology Park

This area of ​​the city is mainly connected through bus and subway lines from Granada. You can also walk, although it’s about half an hour on average from the city centre.

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