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Casa del Capitel Nazarí

This charming hotel by the river Darro takes its name from the original Nasrid column capital that helps keep it upright. The renovated 16th-century palace is arranged around a central courtyard with a pebble-mosaic patio where breakfast and complimentary afternoon drinks are served. The compact rooms have Renaissance wooden ceilings and tiled floors. The extra charge for a superior room isn’t worth it—the view of the Alhambra is seriously restricted. Tip: Historic preservation precluded an elevator, but ground-floor rooms are available.