Best places to stay in Gran Canaria

Within the city, if you like the sea, the best area to stay in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria It is possibly close to the playa de Las Canteras. On the other hand, if you prefer tranquility and at the same time be in the center, we suggest the neighborhoods of Triana or Vegueta (historic helmet). In both areas you will be close to the tourist sites to visit in the city and surrounded by a wide range of restaurants.

You can take a look at our article on Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and where to stay if you need more information. We summarize you our recommendations on hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria By area:

Historic center of Vegueta / Triana:

• Hotel Suites 1478, historic center Vegueta
• Boutique hotel Cordial La Peregrina, Triana neighborhood
• Sercotel Hotel Parque, ideal if you are going to get around by public transport (next to the bus station) and are looking for an economical option

Center (between Vegueta and Las Canteras):

• Santa Catalina to Royal Hideaway hotel, possibly one of the best hotels in Gran Canaria
• Hotel Lumm, a few steps from shopping areas and Las Canteras
• Hotel Silken Saaj, with views of the Las Alcaravaneras beach

Playa de Las Canteras:

• Hotel Bull Reina Isabel Spa, beachfront
• NH Imperial Playa, beachfront
• Hotel Cristina adults only on the front line, ideal where to stay in Gran Canaria as a couple

To see all options where to sleep in Gran Canaria capital, click on the following link and expand the map provided by Booking.com with prices and areas.

We take this opportunity to leave you here our super guide with all the sites what to see in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for your next visit.

Where to stay in Gran Canaria northern area

There are three municipalities that we recommend for your stay in the north of Gran Canaria. Note that from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria It's only 10 minutes to Arucas, Gáldar about 20 minutes and Agaete about 30 minutes (by car). On the other hand, keep in mind that in the north there are not as many sunny days as there are in the south due to the trade winds.

Hotels in Agaete / Puerto de Las Nieves:

• Hotel Occidental Roca Negra (adults only, with sea views and easy parking)
• Agaete White & Blue House (with sea views)
• Rural Hotel Las Longueras (Agaete Valley)
• See all options where to stay in Agaete.

Accommodation en Gáldar:

• Emblematic Hotel Agáldar (historical Center)
• Ondina Beach House (El Agujero pools)
• Sardine's House (in front of Sardina beach)
• See all the options where to stay in Gáldar.

Hotels in Arucas:

• Emblematic Hotel Arucas (historical Center)
• Hacienda del Buen Suceso (5 minutes by car from Arucas center, surrounded by banana trees)
• RK Hacienda La Rekompensa (5 minutes by car from Arucas center, next to the Banana Museum)
• See all the options where to stay in Arucas.

Hotels south Gran Canaria, best area to stay if you want sun

The south is the best holiday area in Gran Canaria If your reason for traveling is enjoy the sun and the beach. Here the weather is usually more days of sunshine guaranteed and yes, you can swim on the beach every day of the year. Find accommodation It will be easy, since there is a wide offer. However, there are very saturated areas that we recommend you avoid. Below we share the best areas to stay in the south of Gran Canaria so you can choose the one you like the most based on the prices.

✔ Hotels in San Agustín and Las Burras

The beaches of Saint Augustine y Las Burras are two of the best beaches in Gran Canaria and are linked by a beautiful walk through which you can even reach Playa del Inglés. We like it because It is not a very saturated tourist area since most of the complexes are small apartments. Of course, keep in mind that During the months of July and August it is where many locals spend the summer and it gets saturated. Outside of these months it is super pleasant and you will only be together with the faithful repeat Nordic tourists. The area also has a very good range of restaurants. Let's go with the recommended ones:

• Hotel Gloria Palace San Agustín Thalasso & Hotel, recommended for families
• Hotel Don Gregory by Dunas, only adults on the front line of the playa de Las Burras.
• Paradisus by Meliá Gran Canaria, the best 5-star all-inclusive hotel with sea views
• Las Barcas Apartments, on the front line of Las Burras
• See all hotel and apartment options where to stay in San Agustín

✔ Hotels in Maspalomas and Meloneras, where to stay in Gran Canaria as a couple

If you have a budget, best areas to stay in Gran Canaria south are Maspalomas y Meloneras, both quite quiet to spend a vacation. Here are concentrated best hotels in Gran Canaria and, therefore, where prices skyrocket. In addition to having very good 5 stars, there is also a good offer of holiday homes, apartments and villas. These two southern beaches They are connected by a promenade where you will find different restaurants and shops.. Our recommendations are:

• Seaside Grand Hotel Residence, best five star hotel in Gran Canaria
• Hotel Seaside Pam beach, Hotel with views of the sea and the Dunes of Maspalomas
• Hotel Faro Collection from Lopesan Hotels, with views of the sea and the Maspalomas Lighthouse
• Santa Monica Suites hotel, with views of the Maspalomas Dunes, located between Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas.
• Hotel Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort & Spa, first line of the Meloneras promenade and very close to Maspalomas beach

The area of the Maspalomas lighthouse is also popular for families, since just a few steps away you have all kinds of services and the sea is usually calm. The same thing happens with Meloneras for its offer of resort-type hotels with entertainment and mini clubs. Here we recommend the Best hotels in Meloneras for families:

• Lopesan Baobab resort, African design, focused on families and with rooms for 4 people
• Hotel RIU Gran Canaria, all inclusive with sea views for families and with rooms for 4 people

Finally, there are other accommodations on the island dedicated exclusively to the LGBT community and the majority is in the area of ​​the international field of Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. Especially near the El Yumbo Shopping Center. Here you can find accommodation gay men only, options where you can practice naturism, Hotels swinger, among others.

✔ Villas and hotels Salobre Golf

If you want the best area to stay in Gran Canaria away from the masses and enjoy the sun, The private urbanization of Salobre Golf is your place. Here there is only one big hotel, villas with private pools and a golf course. We have stayed in the Salobre Hotel Resort & Serenity and we can affirm that It is one of the best 5-star hotels on the island. It has a spa and a first-class gastronomic offer. Furthermore, it has very good value for money. The bad thing is that you have to take the car for everything, that is, it is not close to the beach. If you are going to rent a car, We really like it for its tranquility and easy parking. You can see prices of all the luxury villas and apartments en this Booking page.

✔ Arguineguín Hotels – Patalavaca

Arguineguin and Patalavaca It can be said that there are also two pleasant coastal areas to stay in Gran Canaria. It is a destination highly chosen by the northern tourist, although it is true that In summer it is full of places (we include ourselves). In Arguineguin There is a hotel offer, but nothing exaggerated, since it is rather a town of Canarian residents. Both in Arguineguín and in Patalavaca, you have practically all the services: supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, activities, etc. You can see all the options where to stay in Arguineguín here, although below you have our selection.

• Cordial Santa Águeda Resort & Perchel Beach Club, the newest on the island and in a quiet area
• Radisson Blu Resort Gran Canaria, with sea views aparthotel style
• Arguineguín Park by Servatur, chalet format with capacity for 4 or 5 adults per room.
• Bull Dorado Beach & Spa, if you are looking for an all-inclusive hotel on the beachfront

The best of this area to sleep in Gran Canaria They are your SunsetsAs well as maritime promenade that takes you from Arguineguín, passing through Patalavaca and to Anfi of the sea. Of course, it is still a somewhat touristy area.

✔ Puerto de Mogán, where to stay in Gran Canaria with children

Puerto de Mógan is one of the best-known tourist areas on the island of Gran Canaria. Ideal for family vacations. Its town is very quiet, as are the waters of its beach. The only drawback is that It is 1 hour by car from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. However, Its connection with the Mogán Valley and the beautiful west coast of the island is ideal for discovering the most virgin areas of the island. Another characteristic of Puerto de Mogán is that it is one of the areas of the island with the most hours of sunshine per year, so if you search good weather guaranteed, this is your site. We invite you to take a look at these hotel options in Gran Canaria:

• Hotel LIVVO Puerto de Mogán, with a privileged location facing the sea
• Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Gran Canaria hotel in Mogán with Spa
• Hotel Cordial Mogán Playa, a few steps from Mogán beach as its name suggests and with a Michelin Star restaurant
• Cordial Apartments Mogán Valle, recommended for families
• See more options where to stay in Puerto de Mogán

✔ Hotels in Bahía Feliz, Playa del Águila and apartments in Playa del Pirata

It is a very quiet and uncrowded area of ​​the island, although also touristy. However, we would recommend it, as it still retains part of its authenticity and uncrowded beaches. Here you have restaurants, supermarkets and a beautiful promenade. This area encompasses the beaches of Bahía Feliz, Águila beach and Pirata beach. Our recommendations from this area are:

• Acapulco Ocean View if you are looking for accommodation with sea views (it's the one in the photo we show you below). Without a doubt, one of our favorites where to sleep in the south of Gran Canaria.
• Grupotel Orquídea with spa and focused on families
• Grupotel Monte Feliz style apartments

And here ends our tour of the best areas to stay in southern Gran Canaria. As we indicated at the beginning, we do not recommend crowded areas like Playa del Inglés, Lovers or Puerto Rico, since they are very "touristized" and you will hardly be able to feel the essence of Gran Canaria here. However, If you don't mind that there is an Irish pub, Burger King or McDonalds on every corner, it is a good option if you are looking for cheap areas to stay in Gran Canaria. Now we are going to recommend some inland areas to enjoy the rural areas of the island.

Interior Gran Canaria: best area to stay for hikers

If you like nature and rural environments, below we will make a list of areas to stay in rural hotels in Gran Canaria, as well as in rural houses. Here you can disconnect to connect with nature.

✔ Tejeda, the best area to stay in rural Gran Canaria

It is said that Tejeda It is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain. And not just his people. Nature, its trails and monuments such as the Roque Nublo and Bentayga they are spectacular. You will find all this in the same municipality and is part of the Sacred Mountains of Gran Canaria (World Heritage Site). If you don't spend the night here, at least don't miss it during your visit! Below you have our recommended ones where to sleep in this area of ​​Gran Canaria:

• Parador Cruz de Tejeda, with spa and unique views (see next photo)
• Calma Suites Tejeda, holiday home style with kitchen and close to the town center
• Apartments el Motor Tejeda, In the center of town
• See more options where to stay in Tejeda

✔ Rural houses and cave houses Artenara, where to stay in rural Gran Canaria

If you are looking for a different experience without a doubt, Artenara and its Different cave houses are an excellent option to sleep in Gran Canaria. In addition, in Artenara there is a network of trails and generally incredible landscapes, just a few minutes by car from the Tamadaba Natural Park and Roque Nublo.

• El Molino Cave House
• El Caidero Cave House, ideal for families and with a private pool
• El Mimo Cave House
• Las Margaritas Cave House with private pool
• More options where to stay in Artenara

If you want to explore other cave houses in Gran CanariaTake a look at our post with other recommendations and areas of the island.

Other rural areas where to stay in Gran Canaria

We also recommend taking a look at these inland areas where you can stay in Gran Canaria due to their proximity to trails and places of tourist interest:

• Rural houses in Teror, one of the most beautiful towns in Gran Canaria and with the most traditional Sunday market. You can see more information in our post about what to see in Teror.
• Rural houses in Santa Brígida, near the Bandama boiler and Gran Canaria wineries what to visit
• Rural houses in Valleseco, ideal for hiking lovers.

We take this opportunity to invite you to visit our page with the best trails in Gran Canaria so you can do them on your own. We include photos, track, tips, video and technical features.

Where to stay in Gran Canaria eastern area

Another areas to stay in Gran Canaria What we recommend is Telde, either in your historic center or on one of its beaches. Likewise, we recommend Agüimes, both in the Arinaga beach, as in his own town. The good thing about these two places to sleep in Gran Canaria is that you are in the middle of the north and south, so the distances are short if you want to have a fixed point to stay. You can check out accommodation options below.

• Options where to stay in Telde
• Options where to stay in Arinaga

More articles to choose where to sleep in Gran Canaria

We leave you below with some articles that may be of interest to you to complete this information depending on the reason for your trip:

• Rural houses Gran Canaria
• Hotels for families Gran Canaria
• Adults-only hotels Gran Canaria
• Pet Friendly Hotels Gran Canaria
• Villas in Gran Canaria
• Best 5 star hotels Gran Canaria

Finally, if you are looking hotels near Gran Canaria airportIt is not like in many tourist destinations that there are several options around. Here the closest is the Elba Neighborhood Airport Business & Convention Hotel, but it is still about 10 minutes by car from Gran Canaria airport. At the same time, although we don't mention it here (because we would have to mention the entire island), They are also good areas to stay in Gran Canaria and interfere in local life: Firgas, La Aldea de San Nicolás, Santa María de Guía, Moya, Ingenio, Santa Lucía de Tirajana…

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Gran Canaria travel guides

We hope that this information has been useful to you in choosing the best hotels and places to stay in Gran Canaria. If it is your first time on the island, you should know that we have a lot of free content about places to visit on our blog. Check out our best items:

• What to see in Maspalomas
• Restaurants in Gran Canaria
• Restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
• Best restaurants in Maspalomas

Finally, if you don't want waste time looking for information about the island, we invite you to discover our digital guides to discover the most authentic side of Gran Canaria on your own. In these guides you will find Complete itineraries for days with restaurants and tips. You can take a look at all of them by clicking on the following image (available in Spanish and English).