Boutique hotels in Seville: small hotels with patios and character

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Our top 3

• Best overall: Corral del Rey (€€€): about a dozen rooms in a 17th-century house in the Alfalfa, with a plunge pool on the roof
• Best for couples: Hotel Casa 1800 (€€€): a 19th-century house with a terrace facing the Giralda
• Best value: Las Casas de la Judería (€€): a maze of connected palaces and patios, with a rooftop pool

How we chose

A boutique hotel in Seville usually means a casa palacio or an old town house built around a patio, restored with care and run on a small scale. We looked for character first: the building, the design and the feel of the place, not just a stylish lobby. Most picks have fewer than 40 rooms; where a hotel is larger, we say so.

Every hotel is in or next to the historic centre, has a guest rating of at least 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.com and a consistent record in recent reviews. Hotels pay nothing to appear here. We earn a commission if you book through our links, which never changes the price you pay. See our editorial policy.

The hotels

Santa Cruz

Hotel Casa 1800 (€€€). A 19th-century house a couple of minutes from the cathedral, with a patio, free afternoon tea and a roof terrace facing the Giralda. Best for: couples and a first visit. Drawback: some rooms are small, and there is no pool.

Las Casas de la Judería (€€). A set of connected palaces and houses with patios, fountains, passageways and a rooftop pool, in a quiet corner of the old Jewish quarter. Best for: character at a mid-range price. Drawback: larger than a true boutique hotel, and about 10 minutes’ walk from the cathedral.

Hotel Casa del Poeta (€€). A restored house on a quiet lane, with a patio and a rooftop terrace. Best for: a calm, homely stay in Santa Cruz. Drawback: no pool.

Hotel Amadeus Sevilla (€€). A family-run hotel in an old house with a music theme: pianos, instruments and scores around the building, and a roof terrace. Best for: music lovers. Drawback: rooms vary a lot in size.

Hotel Palacio Alcázar (€€). A small hotel on Plaza de la Alianza, one of the prettiest squares in Santa Cruz, with a rooftop bar looking at the Giralda. Best for: location. Drawback: simple rooms for the price.

Centro, Alfalfa and Santiago

Corral del Rey (€€€). About a dozen rooms in a 17th-century house, with a plunge pool on the roof and excellent service. Best for: a special trip. Drawback: books up early, and the plunge pool is small.

Hotel Palacio de Villapanés (€€€). An 18th-century palace with a grand patio and a roof terrace, in the quiet Santiago area east of the Alfalfa. Best for: palace style away from the crowds. Drawback: about 15 minutes’ walk to the cathedral.

Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza (€€–€€€). A restored 18th-century house built around patios, with a rooftop pool, in the Santiago and San Pedro area. Best for: a pool with boutique style. Drawback: a 15-minute walk to the cathedral.

Arenal

Hotel Mercer Sevilla (€€€€). An intimate luxury mansion with a glass-roofed patio and a small rooftop pool, a short walk from the cathedral. Best for: luxury on a small scale. Drawback: the price. See also our luxury hotels in Seville.

Alameda and Triana

Hotel Sacristía de Santa Ana (€€). An 18th-century house with a patio on the Alameda de Hércules, the centre of Seville’s bar scene. Best for: nightlife on the doorstep. Drawback: 20–25 minutes’ walk to the cathedral, and weekend noise.

Triana House (€€). A small boutique guesthouse with a lot of character, in the old potters’ and flamenco quarter across the river. Best for: a local feel. Drawback: few rooms, so book early. See our guide to Triana.

Comparison table

€ under €100, €€ €100–200, €€€ €200–350, €€€€ over €350 for a double room in spring (approximate).

Booking tips

• Book small hotels first. A hotel with 12 rooms sells out quickly in spring (March to May) and October. Book months ahead for those dates, with free cancellation.
• Read the room type carefully. In old houses, rooms around the patio can be dark and hear everything in the courtyard. An upper floor or a room with a street balcony is often worth the extra.
• Check for stairs. Some historic houses have no lift, or a lift that does not reach every floor. Ask if this matters to you.
• Pools are small. Most boutique pools in Seville are plunge pools on the roof, and some close in winter. For a pool to swim in, see hotels with a pool.
• Semana Santa and the Feria bring minimum stays and much higher prices. See our Semana Santa guide and Feria guide.
• Arriving by car? Most of the centre is closed to non-resident traffic. Ask the hotel how to reach it and where to park before you book.

Not sure which neighbourhood suits you? Read where to stay in Seville, or see the best hotels in Seville and hotels in the city centre.

FAQ

What is the best boutique hotel in Seville?

We recommend Corral del Rey for its small scale, design and service. For a lower price with plenty of character, choose Las Casas de la Judería.

Which boutique hotels in Seville have a pool?

Among our picks: Las Casas de la Judería and Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza have rooftop pools, and Corral del Rey and the Hotel Mercer Sevilla have plunge pools on the roof.

Which area of Seville has the most boutique hotels?

Santa Cruz, the old Jewish quarter next to the Alcázar, followed by the Alfalfa and Santiago. Many of their old patio houses have been turned into small hotels.

How much does a boutique hotel in Seville cost?

Expect about €120–200 a night for a double in a mid-range boutique hotel in spring, and €200–400 for the most exclusive ones. Prices are lower in July, August and winter.