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Our top 3
- Best for a first visit: apartments in Santa Cruz: the Alcázar and the cathedral on your doorstep
- Best for families and groups: apartments in the Centro and Alfalfa: central, with the most choice of larger flats
- Best value: apartments in Triana: more space for the money, a local market and a 15–25 minute walk to the sights
We link to area searches rather than individual flats: listings change often, and the search lets you filter by size, rating and free cancellation. The checks below matter more than the listing’s photos.
Apartment or hotel?
An apartment makes sense for families, groups and stays of four nights or more. You get a kitchen (handy with children, or to escape restaurant hours that start at 21:00), a washing machine and more space for the money. Many flats are in restored houses around a shared patio.
A hotel is better for short stays and couples. You get a 24-hour reception, daily cleaning, no check-in appointment and, in many hotels, a rooftop pool, which matters from June to September. For two people staying two or three nights, a good central hotel often costs about the same as an apartment once you add the cleaning fee. Compare with our best hotels in Seville and cheap hotels in Seville.
| Apartment | Hotel | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Families, groups, 4+ nights | Couples, short stays |
| Kitchen and laundry | Yes | Rarely |
| Reception and help | Remote, by message | 24 hours in most |
| Extra costs | Cleaning fee, late check-in fee | Breakfast |
| Pool | Rare | Common in the centre |
How we chose
For each area, we looked at walking time to the cathedral, noise, how much stock there is, and what you get for the price. When you choose a flat in the search, we recommend these filters:
- a guest rating of at least 8.5 out of 10, from at least 20 reviews
- air conditioning in the bedrooms, not just the living room
- a lift if you have heavy luggage, small children or limited mobility
- free cancellation
- an official registration number shown in the listing (see the rules below)
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The apartments
Santa Cruz
The old Jewish quarter next to the Real Alcázar. Ideal for a first visit, and the most romantic place to wake up. Flats tend to be small, some face narrow, dark lanes, and the area is full of groups by day. Search apartments in Santa Cruz.
Centro and Alfalfa
The shopping streets, Plaza del Salvador and the Alfalfa’s tapas bars, between the cathedral and the Setas. The widest choice, including larger flats for groups. Streets around the bars are noisy at weekends, so read the reviews for noise. Search apartments in the Centro.
El Arenal
Between the cathedral and the river, near the bullring. Calmer at night than the Centro, with good restaurants and river walks. Search apartments in the Arenal.
Triana
The old potters’ and flamenco quarter across the river, with its own market and a real neighbourhood life. More space for the money, and handy for the Feria. See our Triana guide. Search apartments in Triana.
Alameda de Hércules and San Lorenzo
Bars, cafés and a younger crowd around the Alameda, and quieter lanes in San Lorenzo. Lower prices, a 20–25 minute walk to the cathedral, and late-night noise near the square. Search apartments around the Alameda.
Aparthotels: the middle ground
An aparthotel gives you a kitchenette and more space, with a reception and hotel services. Two options around the Alameda are the Hotel Patio de la Alameda and the Hotel Patio de la Cartuja, both with apartment-style rooms around patios. Despite its name, the Patio de la Cartuja is in the centre, not on the Cartuja island. For more, search aparthotels in Seville.
Comparison table
| Area | Walk to the cathedral | Price (1-bedroom) | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | 0–10 min | €€ | First visit, couples | Small, dark flats |
| Centro and Alfalfa | 5–15 min | €€ | Families, groups | Weekend noise |
| El Arenal | 5–10 min | €€ | River, calm evenings | Less choice |
| Triana | 15–25 min | €–€€ | Value, local life | Longer walks |
| Alameda and San Lorenzo | 15–25 min | €–€€ | Value, nightlife | Noise near the square |
€ under €100, €€ €100–200, €€€ €200–350, €€€€ over €350 a night in spring, before cleaning fees (approximate).
Booking tips
Check the registration number
Seville regulates tourist flats strictly. In Andalusia, a private flat rented to tourists must be registered with the regional tourism register, and its number usually starts with VFT/SE. Spain also requires a national registration number for short-term rentals, which booking platforms must display. Look for these numbers in the listing, usually near the description or the house rules.
If a listing shows no number, choose another one. An unlicensed flat can be withdrawn or cancelled, and you have less protection if something goes wrong. Seville has also limited new tourist-flat licences where they are most concentrated, including much of the historic centre, so expect prices to stay firm there.
Before you pay
- Floor and lift. “First floor” in Spain is one floor above the ground floor, and many old buildings have no lift.
- Air conditioning and heating. Essential from June to September, and useful in winter, when old houses feel cold.
- Check-in. Most flats need a meeting time or send a key-box code. Ask about late-arrival fees.
- Your ID. Spanish law requires rentals to record guests’ passport or ID details, so expect to send them before you arrive.
- The full price. Compare the total with cleaning fees and deposits. At the time of writing, Seville charges no tourist tax.
- Parking. Almost no flats in the centre have it, and most streets are closed to non-resident traffic. See getting around Seville.
- Big weeks. Semana Santa (21 to 28 March 2027) and the Feria bring minimum stays and much higher prices. Book months ahead with free cancellation.
Still deciding on the neighbourhood? Read where to stay in Seville.
FAQ
Is it better to rent an apartment or stay in a hotel in Seville?
An apartment is better for families, groups and stays of four nights or more. For couples and short stays, a central hotel usually costs about the same once cleaning fees are added, and often has a pool.
How do I know if a Seville apartment is legal?
Look for its registration number in the listing: in Andalusia, private tourist flats usually have a number starting with VFT/SE, and listings in Spain also need a national registration number. No number is a red flag.
Which area is best for an apartment in Seville?
Santa Cruz or the Centro for a first visit, Triana or the Alameda for more space and lower prices. All of them are within walking distance of the main sights.
How much does an apartment in Seville cost?
In spring, expect about €90–180 a night for a one-bedroom flat in the centre, plus a cleaning fee. Larger flats for four to six people start at about €150–250. Summer and winter are cheaper.