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Our top 3
- Best overall: Las Casas de la Judería: patios, a rooftop pool and a quiet corner of Santa Cruz
- Best view: EME Catedral Mercer: right in front of the cathedral
- Best budget: Hotel Simón: an 18th-century house two minutes from the cathedral
How we chose
“City centre” here means a walk of 10 minutes or less to the cathedral: Santa Cruz, the Centro, the Alfalfa and the Arenal. All picks have a guest rating of at least 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.com.
The hotels
Santa Cruz
- EME Catedral Mercer (€€€): design hotel facing the cathedral, famous rooftop.
- Hotel Casa 1800 (€€€): a 19th-century house with a Giralda-view terrace.
- Las Casas de la Judería (€€): connected palaces and a rooftop pool.
- Hotel Doña María (€€): classic hotel with a rooftop pool beside the Giralda.
- Hotel Alcántara (€): simple and quiet, by the Alcázar gardens.
- Hotel Casa del Poeta (€€): a restored house on a quiet lane, with a rooftop terrace.
Centro and Alfalfa
- Corral del Rey (€€€): boutique, about a dozen rooms, plunge pool on the roof.
- Hotel Inglaterra (€€): on Plaza Nueva, reliable and central.
Arenal
- Hotel Mercer Sevilla (€€€€): an intimate luxury mansion.
- Hotel Bécquer (€€): modern rooms and a rooftop pool.
- Hotel Adriano (€–€€): good value, small rooftop pool.
- Hotel Simón (€): a tiled patio and an unbeatable location.
Comparison table
| Hotel | Area | Price | Pool | Walk to cathedral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EME Catedral Mercer | Santa Cruz | €€€ | Yes | 1 min |
| Hotel Doña María | Santa Cruz | €€ | Yes | 1 min |
| Hotel Casa 1800 | Santa Cruz | €€€ | No | 2 min |
| Las Casas de la Judería | Santa Cruz | €€ | Yes | 10 min |
| Hotel Alcántara | Santa Cruz | € | No | 7 min |
| Corral del Rey | Alfalfa | €€€ | Plunge pool | 8 min |
| Hotel Inglaterra | Centro | €€ | No | 5 min |
| Hotel Casa del Poeta | Santa Cruz | €€ | No | 8 min |
| Hotel Mercer Sevilla | Arenal | €€€€ | Yes | 5 min |
| Hotel Bécquer | Arenal | €€ | Yes | 8 min |
| Hotel Adriano | Arenal | €–€€ | Yes | 7 min |
| Hotel Simón | Arenal | € | No | 2 min |
€ under €100, €€ €100–200, €€€ €200–350, €€€€ over €350 for a double room in spring (approximate).
Booking tips
- Cars: most of the centre is closed to non-resident traffic. If you arrive by car, ask the hotel about access and parking before you book.
- Noise: Seville goes to bed late. Ask for a room away from the street, or on the patio side.
- Semana Santa: hotels on procession routes are wonderful for the atmosphere, but getting in and out can take time. See our Semana Santa guide.
Compare the areas in where to stay in Seville, or see our best hotels in Seville.
FAQ
Which is the best area of Seville city centre to stay in?
Santa Cruz for the monuments and atmosphere, the Centro and Alfalfa for tapas and shopping, and the Arenal for a calmer base near the river.
Can I walk everywhere from a city-centre hotel?
Yes. From any hotel on this list, the Alcázar, the cathedral, Santa Cruz and the Setas are within 15 minutes on foot, and Plaza de España and Triana within 20.