Hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Hotels

Gran Canaria’s capital and a firm family holiday hotspot favourite, Las Palmas is blessed with an immaculate year-round climate. Whilst it promises all the sun kissed trappings of a quintessential Spanish beach holiday, the vibrant city boasts more than just R&R. Tuck into some tapas in a traditional bar, meander along the cobbled streets of historical Old Town, check out the many museums and culture spots, and feel the flair of the evening salsa. Each February the city hosts the Carnival of Las Palmas, its most famous and flamboyant celebration.

Things to see

A 3 kilometre stretch of golden sun baked sand, Las Canteras Beach is undoubtedly the best of Las Palmas’ 4 main beaches. Its calm turquoise waters make it suitable for families, whilst the restaurants and bars that line its adjacent promenade make it convenient too. Nearby, the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium is the place to go for some highbrow evening entertainment. Set within a dominant fort-like building, it’s the city’s primary venue for theatre, opera and musical concerts. With its quaint narrow streets and antiquated architecture, Las Palmas’ Old Town is packed with gems – some of which date back 500 years. Known as Vegueta, the district is home to some top notch restaurants, alongside historical marvels such as the Gabinete Literario building and the Cathedral of Santa Ana. The latter is arguably the best example of Canarian architecture, with its ornate design and twin-towers. Inside you’ll discover a decadent Gothic interior, and a museum of sacred artefacts.

Hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

There are hotels in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for absolutely every holiday maker and their budget. You can choose from grand beachfront hotels packed with amenities, modern city digs with sunny rooftop terraces, home from home holiday rentals, and plenty of budget-friendly options too. The larger hotels in Las Palmas often count swimming pools, fitness facilities and onsite restaurants among their amenities, with some of the more luxurious accommodation providing full-service spas. Rooms often come with WiFi and satellite television, with the addition of private balconies in most beachfront properties. If you’re after a thriftier stay there are no shortage of budget hotels, cheap self-catering apartments and hostels to choose from.

Where to stay

A hotel in Las Palmas’ cosmopolitan city centre puts you in the best possible position to enjoy everything there is. You’ll be just moments from Las Canteras Beach, a short jaunt from the sites of the Old Town, and close by to the city’s multitude of shops, restaurants and nightspots. If you don’t fancy walking, Las Palmas’ yellow buses offer cheap and efficient transport. Shopping hotspots include the glossy El Muelle Shopping Centre and Las Arena Centro Comercial malls, the souvenir-laden Sunday markets at Vegueta, and busy shopping street Calle Triana. Las Palmas offers a buffet of restaurants, with some of the best lining the Las Canteras promenade.

How to get to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

The island’s primary gateway, Gran Canaria Airport sits just 20 kilometres from Las Palmas. It’s an especially well-connected hub, serving most major destinations in Europe all year round. Once you’ve touched down a taxi can whisk you into the city centre in around 20 minutes. Regular bus services also operate between the airport and the city’s bus stations, though most visitors opt for the convenience of private transport instead. It’s also possible to arrive by ship. The Port of Las Palmas welcomes cruise liners from as far as Africa and America, as well as European ports and other Canary Islands.