What are the best things to do in Las Palmas?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Las Palmas, Spain. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
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Why visit Las Palmas
Travel guide for Las Palmas, Spain — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Las Palmas is a stop in Spain, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 80–180 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Budget
Las Palmas trip cost
Budget
USD 35–60
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 80–180
per person / day
Luxury
USD 205–340+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Las Palmas, Spain. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Las Palmas
Estimated total (USD)
$2,565
≈ $1,283 per person · $366 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $130/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Las Palmas mid-range ground costs (budget 35–60 · mid 80–180 · luxury 205–340+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Restaurante Bodegón Lagunetas
Gourie 41
Midway
La Coqueta de Cano
Sakura City
Tasca Galileo
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Apartamento Bajamar
Hotel Madrid
Hotel Pujol
Hostal Falow
NH Imperial Playa
Shopping
- Centro Comercial Las Arenas
- Centro Comercial El Muelle
- Mercado del Puerto
- Mercado Central
- Mercado de Vegueta
Nightlife
- Bar San Remo
- Chester Lounge & Bar
- NYC TAXI RockBar
- La Azotea de Benito
- Ginger
- Bodegón Pachichi
Museums & culture
- Columbus house museum
In pictures
Las Palmas gallery
Photos: Bengt Nyman from Vaxholm, Sweden, Holger Uwe Schmitt — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Las Palmas travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Las Palmas?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Las Palmas?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Las Palmas, depending on how many day trips you want in Spain.
Where should I stay in Las Palmas?
Popular stays in Las Palmas include Hotel Apartamento Bajamar, Hotel Madrid, Hotel Pujol. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Las Palmas cost?
On the ground in Las Palmas (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 35–60 per person per day, mid-range about 80–180, and luxury about 205–340+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Las Palmas, Spain. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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