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Another option is Ciudad Jardín, or Garden City, between the historic centre and the northern districts.

This leafy residential area offers a quieter atmosphere while remaining reasonably central. It is also home to the historic Santa Catalina hotel, one of the city’s best-known hotels, surrounded by gardens near Pueblo Canario. The original hotel opened in 1890 and has long been associated with visitors arriving in Las Palmas from around the world.

For travellers seeking an elegant hotel experience away from the busiest tourist streets, this part of Las Palmas can be particularly attractive.

Travellers who prefer history, architecture and city atmosphere may want to stay further south around Vegueta or Triana.

Vegueta is the oldest district in Las Palmas and the place where the city began in the 15th century. Cobbled streets, historic mansions, churches and small squares make this one of the most attractive areas to explore on foot. The Cathedral of Santa Ana, Casa de Colón and Museo Canario are all found here.

Immediately alongside Vegueta is Triana, one of the traditional commercial centres of Las Palmas. Calle Triana is a busy pedestrian shopping street surrounded by elegant historic buildings, restaurants, cafés and cultural venues.

Staying here puts you close to many of the city’s cultural attractions and some of its most atmospheric evening streets.

The compromise is that Las Canteras is no longer outside your hotel door. Fortunately, public buses and taxis make travelling between the historic centre and the beach straightforward, so it is perfectly possible to divide your time between both parts of the city.

For first-time visitors, the area around Las Canteras is often the easiest choice.

The beach stretches for roughly three kilometres along the western side of the northern part of the city. Behind it runs a long promenade filled with cafés, restaurants and everyday city life. The wider Puerto–Canteras area includes neighbourhoods such as Santa Catalina, Guanarteme and La Isleta, each with a slightly different atmosphere.

Staying here means that the Atlantic Ocean is rarely more than a few minutes away.

Hotels and apartments around the central section of Las Canteras work particularly well for travellers who want to combine sightseeing with regular beach time. You can have breakfast overlooking the sea, spend several hours exploring the city and return for an afternoon swim without having to make a special journey to the beach.

The area around Parque Santa Catalina is especially convenient. It lies between Las Canteras and the port and has shops, restaurants, cafés and good transport connections with other parts of Las Palmas.

At the southern end of Las Canteras, Guanarteme has developed a lively mixture of local residents, surfers, visitors, cafés and restaurants. The section of beach around La Cícer is particularly associated with surfing, while the striking Alfredo Kraus Auditorium marks the southwestern end of the bay.

At the opposite end, La Puntilla and the streets towards La Isleta feel more traditional. This is a good area for seafood restaurants and for visitors interested in exploring a part of Las Palmas that retains a stronger neighbourhood character.