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Our top 3
- Best budget hotel: Hotel Simón (€): an 18th-century house with a patio, 50 metres from the cathedral
- Best value with a pool: Hotel Don Paco (€–€€): a rooftop pool, about 10 minutes’ walk from the cathedral
- Best hostel: JOY Plaza de Armas (€): a palace hostel near Plaza de Armas, with private rooms and a rooftop pool
How we chose
In our view, cheap in Seville only works if you stay central. The city is compact, and a hotel 30 minutes out costs you taxis, time and the late-evening walks that make Seville special. So every pick is in the historic centre or Triana, within about 20 minutes’ walk of the cathedral.
Our target was a double room for about €60–100 a night in spring, outside Semana Santa and the Feria, or a private hostel room for less. Every hotel has a guest rating of at least 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.com and a consistent record in recent reviews. We earn a commission if you book through our links, at no extra cost to you. See our editorial policy.
What you give up for the price
Be honest with yourself about these before you book:
- Small rooms. Many budget hotels are converted old houses. Expect a compact double and a small bathroom.
- Interior rooms. A cheaper habitación interior has a window onto the patio or a light well, not the street. It is quieter, but darker.
- No lift in some old buildings, and steep stairs.
- Noise. Seville eats and drinks late. Thin windows on a busy street mean a late night for you too.
- Few extras. No pool, a basic breakfast or none, and a small reception that may not be staffed all night.
The hotels
Budget hotels
Hotel Simón (Arenal, €). One of the oldest hotels in Seville, in an 18th-century house with a patio, between the cathedral and the river. Rooms are simple and some are dated; the location and the building are the reason to book. Best for: couples who want the centre on a budget.
Check pricesHotel Alcántara (Santa Cruz, €). Simple, clean and quiet, in a historic house a couple of minutes from the Murillo gardens. Best for: a calm base in the old Jewish quarter. Drawback: plain rooms and no views.
Check pricesHotel Goya (Santa Cruz, €). A small, family-run hotel on Calle Mateos Gago, the tapas street that leads to the Giralda. Best for: stepping out straight into Santa Cruz. Drawback: the street is lively until late, so we’d ask for a room at the back.
Check pricesHotel Adriano (Arenal, €–€€). An 18th-century house opposite the Maestranza bullring, with a rooftop terrace bar looking at the Giralda and the cathedral. Best for: the Arenal and the river. Drawback: no pool, and prices rise in spring.
Check pricesHotel Don Paco (Centro, €–€€). A plain hotel with a rooftop pool on Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba, in the quieter north-east of the centre. Best for: a pool at a lower price. Drawback: about a 10-minute walk to the cathedral, and more functional than charming.
Check pricesHotel Monte Triana (Triana, €). A four-star hotel with spacious rooms and a pool, in Triana near Calle Castilla. Best for: the Feria and anyone happy to walk. Drawback: about 20–25 minutes on foot to the cathedral.
Check pricesHostels with private rooms
JOY Plaza de Armas (Centro, €). A well-run hostel in a former palace near Plaza de Armas, west of the Setas, with dorms, private rooms and a rooftop pool. Best for: solo travellers. Drawback: a social hostel, not a quiet one.
Check pricesLa Banda Rooftop Hostel (Arenal, €). A small hostel with a roof terrace facing the cathedral and shared dinners. Best for: meeting people. Drawback: mostly dorms, so book private rooms early.
Check pricesTOC Hostel Sevilla (Santa Cruz, €). A modern design hostel beside the Alcázar, with shared dorms and private rooms. Best for: location and cleanliness. Drawback: less atmosphere than a hostel in an old house.
Check pricesNew Samay Hostel (San Bernardo edge, €). A friendly hostel with a roof terrace on the avenue beside Santa Cruz, close to the tram and the bus to the airport. Best for: early flights and tight budgets. Drawback: a busy road outside.
Check pricesCheaper still: outside the centre
Chain hotels near Santa Justa station, in Nervión or on the Cartuja can be cheaper. The saving disappears if you take two taxis a day. We’d only consider them if the gap is large or you arrive by car. Compare them with a search of hotels near Santa Justa.
Comparison table
| Hotel | Area | Price | Type | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Simón | Arenal | € | Hotel | Simple rooms |
| Hotel Alcántara | Santa Cruz | € | Hotel | No views |
| Hotel Goya | Santa Cruz | € | Hotel | Street noise |
| Hotel Adriano | Arenal | €–€€ | Hotel | No pool |
| Hotel Don Paco | Centro | €–€€ | Hotel, pool | 10 min to the cathedral |
| Hotel Monte Triana | Triana | € | Hotel | 20–25 min to the cathedral |
| JOY Plaza de Armas | Centro | € | Hostel, pool | Social, can be loud |
| La Banda Rooftop Hostel | Arenal | € | Hostel | Few private rooms |
| TOC Hostel Sevilla | Santa Cruz | € | Hostel | Modern, less character |
| New Samay Hostel | San Bernardo edge | € | Hostel | Busy road |
€ under €100, €€ €100–200, €€€ €200–350, €€€€ over €350 for a double room in spring (approximate).
Booking tips
- Travel in the cheap months. July and August are the cheapest (because of the heat), followed by January and February. Spring and October cost the most. See the best time to visit.
- We’d avoid the big weeks. Semana Santa (21 to 28 March 2027) and the Feria double or triple prices, often with minimum stays. Big concerts and football finals at the Estadio de La Cartuja push prices up too, and so does the Seville Marathon in February.
- Book early and flexibly. The best-value central rooms go first. Book with free cancellation, then check the price again a few weeks before.
- Weekdays are cheaper than Friday and Saturday nights in most budget hotels.
- Compare with breakfast. A café breakfast costs a few euros and is often better than a hotel buffet. We’d book room only unless breakfast is included at little extra.
- No tourist tax. At the time of writing, Seville does not charge one, so the price you see is the price you pay.
- Private room or dorm? For two people, a hostel private room often costs about the same as a budget hotel. It is only cheaper when you travel alone.
For more ideas, see where to stay in Seville, the best hotels in Seville, hotels in the city centre and apartments in Seville, which work out cheaper for families and groups.
FAQ
How much does a cheap hotel in Seville cost?
As a rough guide, the budget picks on this list often cost under €100 for a double in spring, and less in summer and winter. Hostel dorm beds are the cheapest option. All prices rise sharply during Semana Santa and the Feria, so check the rate for your dates.
Which is the cheapest area to stay in Seville?
Within walking distance of the sights, Triana and the streets around the Alameda de Hércules are usually cheaper than Santa Cruz. Further out, Nervión and the area around Santa Justa station are cheaper again, but you will need buses or taxis.
Are hostels in Seville only for young backpackers?
No. The hostels on this list have private rooms with their own bathroom, and many guests are couples and older travellers on a budget. Dorms are the cheapest beds in town.
When is the cheapest time to visit Seville?
July and August, followed by January and February. Summer is very hot, so we’d choose a hotel with air conditioning, and ideally a pool: see hotels with a pool.