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Our top 3
- Best overall: Corral del Rey (€€€): 17 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 roof terrace and pool 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 50 rooms or fewer; where a hotel is larger, we say so.
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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 with a pool facing the Giralda. Best for: couples and a first visit. Drawback: some rooms are small.
Check pricesLas 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.
Check pricesHotel 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.
Check pricesHotel Amadeus Sevilla (€€). A hotel in an old house with a music theme: pianos and other instruments around the building, and a roof terrace with a saltwater pool. Best for: music lovers. Drawback: rooms vary a lot in size.
Check pricesHotel Palacio Alcázar (€€). A small hotel on Plaza de la Alianza, which we think is 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.
Check pricesCentro, Alfalfa and Santiago
Corral del Rey (€€€). 17 rooms in a 17th-century house, with a plunge pool on the roof and, in our view, excellent service. Best for: a special trip. Drawback: books up early, and the plunge pool is small.
Check pricesCoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés (€€€). An 18th-century palace with a grand patio and a roof terrace with a small pool, 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.
Check pricesHospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza (€€–€€€). An 18th-century former communal courtyard house built around patios, with a rooftop pool, in the Santa Catalina area. Best for: a pool with boutique style. Drawback: a 15-minute walk to the cathedral.
Check pricesArenal
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.
Check pricesAlameda and Triana
Hotel Sacristía de Santa Ana (€€). A former 18th-century sacristy 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.
Check pricesTriana 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.
Check pricesComparison table
| Hotel | Area | Price | Pool | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corral del Rey | Alfalfa | €€€ | Plunge pool | A special trip |
| Hotel Casa 1800 | Santa Cruz | €€€ | Yes | Couples, Giralda views |
| Las Casas de la Judería | Santa Cruz | €€ | Yes | Character and value |
| Hotel Casa del Poeta | Santa Cruz | €€ | No | A quiet stay |
| Hotel Amadeus Sevilla | Santa Cruz | €€ | Yes | Music lovers |
| Hotel Palacio Alcázar | Santa Cruz | €€ | No | Location |
| CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés | Santiago | €€€ | Small pool | Palace style, quiet |
| Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza | Santa Catalina | €€–€€€ | Yes | Pool and patios |
| Hotel Mercer Sevilla | Arenal | €€€€ | Plunge pool | Small-scale luxury |
| Hotel Sacristía de Santa Ana | Alameda | €€ | No | Nightlife |
| Triana House | Triana | €€ | No | A local feel |
€ under €100, €€ €100–200, €€€ €200–350, €€€€ over €350 for a double room in spring (approximate).
Booking tips
- We’d 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. In our view, 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? Many streets in the centre are pedestrianised or restricted to residents. We’d 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, we’d 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. Hotel Casa 1800, Hotel Amadeus Sevilla and CoolRooms Palacio de Villapanés also have pools on their roof terraces.
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?
As a rough guide for a double in spring, many mid-range boutique hotels cost €100–200 a night and the most exclusive ones well over €200. Prices are lower in July, August and winter, so check the rate for your dates.