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Seville: The Most Beautiful Hotels for a City Break – Sorted by Neighbourhood

· 5 min read · Laura & Giuseppe

Seville: The Most Beautiful Hotels for a City Break – Sorted by Neighbourhood

Seville is a city for all the senses: orange trees in the lanes, flamenco in Triana, Moorish palaces and rooftops looking out over the cathedral. Two things make or break a city break here – the right time of year and the right neighbourhood.

Based on our research, here are eight hotels in Seville, from a grand hotel built for 1929 to a restored townhouse with a pool on the roof.

Seville at a glance

  • When to go: spring and autumn are ideal. In July, average daytime highs are around 36°C – which is when a rooftop pool or a shady patio is worth its weight in gold.
  • Festivals: Holy Week (Semana Santa) falls on 21–28 March in 2027, and the Feria de Abril follows a few weeks later, expected in mid-April. Hotels book up early and prices rise sharply at both.
  • Sights: the cathedral, the Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Add Plaza de España in María Luisa Park, built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, and the Metropol Parasol, a wooden structure with a viewing platform.

Around the cathedral and Santa Cruz

Stay here and you’re in the heart of the historic centre, among narrow lanes, small squares and the major sights.

Hotel Alfonso XIII

This grand hotel was built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and commissioned by King Alfonso XIII, who gave it his name. Tiles, arches and courtyards in the Neo-Mudéjar style make it one of Spain’s most striking hotels. The Alcázar and cathedral are a few minutes’ walk away, as is María Luisa Park.

Hotel Alfonso XIII: Book now*

EME Catedral Mercer

Right next to the cathedral, this design hotel’s rooftop terrace, with a pool and bar, offers one of the best views of the cathedral and the Giralda. In the evening the terrace becomes a popular cocktail spot – if you want peace and quiet, go in the afternoon.

EME Catedral Mercer: Book now*

Hotel Casa 1800

This converted 19th-century townhouse in Santa Cruz has kept its coffered ceilings and frescoes. From the rooftop terrace with its small pool, you look out at the Giralda up close. In the afternoon, guests are treated to tea, coffee and pastries in the courtyard.

Hotel Casa 1800: Book now*

El Arenal: between the cathedral and the river

Mercer Sevilla

In the El Arenal district, just a few streets from the cathedral and the Maestranza bullring, stands the late 19th-century Casa Palacio Castelar. The Mercer group has turned it into an elegant hotel with only around a dozen rooms. The banks of the Guadalquivir are close by – perfect for evening strolls.

Mercer Sevilla: Book now*

In the centre: a grand hotel full of art

Gran Meliá Colón

This hotel was also built for the 1929 exposition, originally as the Hotel Majestic. Behind its listed façade, it’s now modern inside. Each floor is dedicated to a great Spanish painter, and the suite doors carry replicas of works by artists such as Velázquez, Murillo and Goya.

Gran Meliá Colón: Book now*

Alfalfa and Santiago: boutique hotels in old townhouses

Corral del Rey

This small boutique hotel in the Alfalfa district, a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral, has a pool on the roof. Some suites and the penthouse even have their own terrace with a small plunge pool – real luxury in summer.

Corral del Rey: Book now*

Palacio de Villapanés

This 18th-century baroque palace belonged to the same noble family for almost three centuries. Today it’s a boutique hotel with a courtyard and a rooftop pool overlooking the old town. The cathedral and Alcázar are within walking distance.

CoolRooms Palacio Villapanés: Book now*

Out of town: a country estate instead of the city

Hacienda de San Rafael

About an hour’s drive south of Seville, this country estate sits amid open fields. With just 14 rooms, it’s a peaceful retreat – ideal for combining a city break with a few days in the countryside, or for heading on to Jerez and the coast.

Hacienda de San Rafael: Book now*

Our tips for Seville

  1. Pick a hotel with a pool in summer: from June to September, a pool – even a small one on the roof – is more than an extra.
  2. Plan around the festivals: during Semana Santa and the Feria the city is full of life, but also packed and expensive. Book early or choose other weeks deliberately.
  3. Explore on foot: the old town is compact. Stay centrally and you’ll hardly need a taxi.
  4. Build in a siesta: in summer, sightsee in the morning and evening and rest at the hotel at midday.
  5. Visit Triana: across the river lies the neighbourhood of ceramics and flamenco tradition.

Conclusion: experience Seville in style

The most beautiful hotels in Seville combine history with what matters most in this city: patios to breathe in, rooftops with views and short distances. Choose your neighbourhood to suit your style – and your travel dates to suit your tolerance for heat.

Want more Spain? Read our guide to the best hotels in Valencia. For help choosing a hotel, see our guide on how to find the perfect hotel. And if you know a hotel in Andalusia we should visit, recommend it to us.

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