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Our top 3
- Best budget hotel: Hotel Simón (€): a tiled 18th-century patio, two minutes from the cathedral
- Best value with a pool: Hotel Adriano (€–€€): a small rooftop pool in the Arenal, near the river
- Best hostel: Oasis Backpackers’ Palace (€): a palace hostel near the Setas, with private rooms and a rooftop pool
How we chose
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, €). A family-run hotel in an 18th-century house with a tiled 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.
Hotel Alcántara (Santa Cruz, €). Simple, clean and quiet, in an old house next to the Alcázar gardens. Best for: a calm base in the old Jewish quarter. Drawback: plain rooms and no views.
Hotel Goya (Santa Cruz, €). A small, long-running 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 ask for a room at the back.
Hotel Adriano (Arenal, €–€€). Good value for a small rooftop pool, a short walk from the bullring and the river. Best for: summer trips. Drawback: the pool is a plunge pool, and prices rise in spring.
Hotel Don Paco (Centro, €–€€). A large, plain hotel with a rooftop pool, in the quieter north-east of the centre near Santa Catalina. Best for: a pool at a lower price. Drawback: about a 15-minute walk to the cathedral, and more functional than charming.
Hotel Monte Triana (Triana, €). Modern, good-value rooms on the far side of Triana. Best for: the Feria and anyone happy to walk. Drawback: about 25 minutes on foot to the cathedral.
Hostels with private rooms
Oasis Backpackers’ Palace (Centro, €). A well-run hostel in a palace near the Setas, with dorms, private rooms and a rooftop pool. Best for: solo travellers. Drawback: a social hostel, not a quiet one.
La 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.
TOC Hostel Sevilla (Santa Cruz, €). A modern design hostel beside the Alcázar, with pod-style dorm beds and private rooms. Best for: location and cleanliness. Drawback: less atmosphere than a hostel in an old house.
Samay Hostel Sevilla (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.
Cheaper still: outside the centre
Chain hotels near Santa Justa station, in Nervión or on the Cartuja can be €20–40 cheaper. The saving disappears if you take two taxis a day. 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, pool | Plunge pool only |
| Hotel Don Paco | Centro | €–€€ | Hotel, pool | 15 min to the cathedral |
| Hotel Monte Triana | Triana | € | Hotel | 25 min to the cathedral |
| Oasis Backpackers’ Palace | 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 |
| Samay Hostel Sevilla | 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.
- 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.
- 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. Breakfast in a café costs about €3–6 and is often better than a hotel buffet. 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?
In the historic centre, expect about €60–100 for a simple double in spring and less in summer and winter. A hostel dorm bed usually costs about €20–40, more during Semana Santa and the Feria.
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 choose a hotel with air conditioning, and ideally a pool: see hotels with a pool.