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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. More in cheap hotels in Seville
Which hotel is right for you?
- First visit: Las Casas de la Judería, for its character and its value.
- Couples: Hotel Mercer Sevilla, an intimate mansion, or Hotel Casa 1800, with a Giralda-view terrace.
- A rooftop with a view: EME Catedral Mercer, with its rooftop bar and pool facing the cathedral.
- Summer: choose a pool. Hotel Doña María and Hotel Bécquer both have one. See our list of hotels with a pool.
- On a budget: Hotel Simón or Hotel Alcántara.
- Small and stylish: Corral del Rey, with 17 rooms.
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 (€€€): contemporary rooms in a 16th-century building facing the cathedral, with a famous rooftop bar and pool.Check prices
- Hotel Casa 1800 (€€€): a 19th-century house with a patio, free afternoon tea, a rooftop pool and a Giralda-view terrace.Check prices
- Las Casas de la Judería (€€): a maze of connected palaces and patios with a rooftop pool, which we think is great value for its character.Check prices
- Hotel Doña María (€€): classic hotel beside the Giralda, with an outdoor pool facing it.Check prices
- Hotel Alcántara (€): simple, clean and quiet, a couple of minutes from the Murillo gardens.Check prices
- Hotel Casa del Poeta (€€): a restored house on a quiet lane, with a rooftop terrace.Check prices
Centro and Alfalfa
- Corral del Rey (€€€): a boutique hotel in a 17th-century house, with 17 rooms, a plunge pool on the roof and, in our view, excellent service.Check prices
- Hotel Inglaterra (€€): a reliable classic on Plaza Nueva, with a rooftop terrace bar.Check prices
Arenal
- Hotel Mercer Sevilla (€€€€): an intimate luxury mansion with a glass-roofed patio and a small rooftop pool.Check prices
- Hotel Bécquer (€€): modern rooms and a rooftop pool.Check prices
- Hotel Adriano (€–€€): good value, rooftop terrace bar.Check prices
- Hotel Simón (€): one of the oldest hotels in Seville, in an 18th-century house with a patio, right by the cathedral. Rooms are simple; we think the location and the building are the reason to stay.Check prices
The areas of the city centre
- Santa Cruz: the old Jewish quarter next to the Alcázar and the cathedral. It is the most atmospheric area, and the busiest with visitors by day. See Santa Cruz.
- Centro and Alfalfa: shops, squares and tapas bars, with more local life. You can walk to everything, including the Setas and Triana.
- Arenal: between the cathedral and the river, near the Maestranza bullring. It is calmer in the evening, and handy for the Feria.
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 | €€€ | Yes | 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 | €–€€ | No | 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
- When to book: hotel prices can double or triple during Semana Santa (21 to 28 March 2027) and the Feria de Abril (13 to 18 April 2027), and the best places sell out months ahead. July and August are usually the cheapest months because of the heat.
- Cancellation: we’d choose free cancellation where you can, and check the price again closer to your dates.
- Cars: many streets in the centre are pedestrianised or restricted to residents. If you arrive by car, we’d ask the hotel about access and parking before you book.
- Noise: Seville goes to bed late. We’d ask for a room away from the street, or on the patio side.
- Semana Santa: we think 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. For a splurge, see our luxury hotels in Seville.
FAQ
Which is the best area of Seville city centre to stay in?
We’d pick 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.
How much does a hotel in Seville city centre cost?
Our picks range from under €100 to over €350 for a double room in spring, approximately. Prices can double or triple at Semana Santa and the Feria, and July and August are usually the cheapest months.
Which city-centre hotels in Seville have a pool?
On this list, EME Catedral Mercer, Hotel Doña María, Hotel Casa 1800, Las Casas de la Judería, Hotel Mercer Sevilla and Hotel Bécquer have a pool, and Corral del Rey has a plunge pool.
Can I drive to a hotel in Seville city centre?
Many streets are pedestrianised or restricted to residents. We’d ask the hotel about access and parking before you book.