Designed with panache and imagination, this creative neo-colonial boutique hotel is a real winner. Set across two buildings surrounding patios, it's decorated with bright colours and cleverly placed artwork that give an optimistic, cheerful feel to the complex. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

An unlikely find in this little-touristed part of Granada, this cheerful Swabian bar and restaurant is a friendly, festive place that offers quite a different Granada lodging experience. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

For party people, it's hard to beat the appeal of having a crash pad in the town's best nightclub. The rooms are stylish, original, and comfortable, and surround a leafy courtyard that's also a decent restaurant. At weekends, the bar really gets cranking, and the place fills with… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Set firmly on this appealingly colonial street, the Mar Dulce is a Nicaraguan-owned guesthouse with a slightly twee feel; it compensates for this with its very inviting pool out the back. It helps make the rooms pretty reasonable value. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A real bastion of Granada hospitality, this guesthouse has that unmistakeable feeling that tells of hundreds and hundreds of contented travellers staying here over the years. There are no gimmicks here, just solid value and a genuine welcome. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Located halfway between the cathedral and the lake on this infinitely appealing colonial street, this guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms at a fair price and with absolutely nothing to raise your stress levels. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run with care by the benevolent local owners, this dignified budget guesthouse represents a good chance to stay on Granada's most appealing street and be surrounded by the day-to-day life of a Nicaraguan family. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This small and peaceful budget choice is right by the busy weekend nightlife on Calle La Libertad, but offers a tranquil place to bed down that represents significant value, both for dormitory accommodation and private rooms. It's in a blue house high above the street. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Character abounds in this curious old building right in the boisterous, vibrant market district of Granada. Named 'the sphinx', there's certainly more to it than meets the eye, and it's a very good place to enjoy a relaxing, low-key stay. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Even in compact Granada, this has an enviably central location just off parque central. It's a worn but reasonable budget option offering plenty of architectural character and decent hospitality for not a great deal of cash. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

In contrast to Granada's many hotels that are modern but try to appear colonial and old-fashioned, the Alhambra, rather charmingly, seems to want to appear classy and modern but feels a couple of decades out of date. But that's easy enough to forgive; it's right on parque central… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Right around the corner from the monastery and museum of the same name, this beautifully restored colonial mansion offers excellent value on significant comfort and style. The staff only add to the experience, and are savvy at identifying the needs of different types of traveller… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Run by the fine people at the budget lodgings of the same name, this is a welcome addition to the Granada sleeping scene. Named after Central America's largest lake, on which Granada sits, the hotel is built around a long garden courtyard, complete with a picturesque fountain. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A real holiday paradise, this hotel is big enough that you can get lost in its network of pretty courtyards, but never feels anything more than small and intimate. Despite the cachet of some of the bigger-name hotels in town, in many ways this is Granada's most comfortable lodgin… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Still considered the city's most classy address, the Gran Francia occupies two restored colonial buildings right in the heart of Granada. With great facilities that include three excellent eating options, and great service, it makes a fine and stylish choice. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This unobtrusive spot is a converted private home about a minute's walk from several of Granada's crucial spots, but it's a relatively undiscovered gem characterised by cheerily unpretentious service and classy, charismatic rooms with creature comforts. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Buckets of love have been poured into this enchantingly restored colonial building that offers all the facilities of a hotel and all the personal attention you'd get if you were staying with friends. It's one of Granada's standout choices. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

It's difficult to fake character, and from the moment you enter this disordered but charmingly elegant old colonial home you know this place is the real deal. The historic building has many tales to tell, and will appeal to those who prefer charisma and homeliness to facilities. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Home of Granada's very own 'Mother Teresa with a potty mouth', Donna Tambor's fabled hospedaje (guesthouse) is mostly closed, but you can still rent one fully furnished little house at back. Donna is a great contact person for hooking up volunteer opportunities, so feel free to g… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

With only four attractive rooms, this British-owned guesthouse on the outskirts of town, with its palapa-lined swimming pool, secure parking and amenities including satellite TV, free Internet and laundry service, is well loved. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This cute little orange house has air-conditioning, hot water, a pretty private garden and even coffee in the morning. Talk to Cafe DecArte for more information. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The best option for staying right on the lake, this peaceful spot has good, clean rooms, air-conditioning and good views. There's a restaurant on-site, and bikes and canoes can be rented. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Hotel Isleta El Roble, almost an hour from Puerto Asese, is a beautiful French-owned hotel that limits visitors to 12 per day, including day-trippers who can come as part of a tour. There's also a pool, kayaks and multiday deals that save you a bundle. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

You could stay a while on Isla La Ceiba at Hotel Isleta La Ceiba with a package deal that includes a pretty air-con cabin with hot-water bathroom, three meals, drinks and round-trip transportation to Puerto Asese, not to mention access to the pool, rowboats and kayaks. Full Lonely Planet Review ›