Gran Canaria is a beautiful and very populated island that is apart of the Canary Islands. Most people don’t know this, but the island was created through volcanoes and you can still find a lot of evidence of this today while visiting Gran Canaria. The entire island has a population of about one million people spread throughout the 21 municipalities. As a tourist you’ll want to stay in the Southern region of the island, as this is where you’ll find most of the attractions and Gran Canaria accommodations.
You’ll find both hotels and apartments that you can stay in while traveling to Gran Canaria, but if you decide to venture off the beaten track the quality of the accommodations will generally suffer. The Southern region of the island is home to beautiful white sand beaches and weather that will put a smile on any tourists face. Generally the weather in this region is sunny although you may also experience a day or two of rain depending on when you travel to Gran Canaria.
A large percentage of the population lives in the capital city “Las Palmas de Gran Canaria”, so it’d be wise to look for your hotel or apartment in this city. You’ll not only be able to interact with the locals in this region, but you’ll also be in the middle of the tourist activities and attractions. If you’ve never been on this island in the past you might be surprised to find out that it’s really easy to transport yourself around the entire island.
If you plan on staying in Gran Canaria for a week or two then you’ll have lots of time to rent a vehicle or hire a driver to show you the other parts of the island. The Northern part of the island is usually a lot colder then the Southern part of the island due to the mountainous landscape, but it’s worth the visit due to the breathtaking scenery. When you travel to Gran Canaria you really have lots of options for accommodations.
Whether you’re looking for a budget room in a 3 star hotel or you’re looking for a large 2-bedroom apartment for your entire family, there are options on the island of Gran Canaria. To put things into perspective for travellers we’re going to quickly look at the prices of what you should expect to pay for accommodations on Gran Canaria
Budget and Luxury hotels in Gran Canaria
• 2 and 3 Star Hotels – Expect to pay anywhere from $50-$100 a night for a 3 star hotel room in Gran Canaria.
Cheap accommodation in Gran Canaria: apartments & bungalows
The rates that you can expect to pay for an apartment will vary a lot depending on several factors. The size of the apartment will obviously be a big factor in the price, but so will the location and amenities. Many of the Gran Canaria apartments have swimming pools, balconies and in some cases sea-views. If you want an apartment with a sea-view, swimming pool and balcony so that you can enjoy everything Gran Canaria has to offer then you should expect to pay $50-$200 a night. If you decide to go the apartment route there are nice discounts to be had if you stay for a week or longer.
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