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Our top 3
- Best view: EME Catedral Mercer: a rooftop pool facing the cathedral and the Giralda
- Best garden pool: Hotel Alfonso XIII: a large pool in the palace gardens
- Best value: Hotel Adriano: a small rooftop pool near the river at a mid-range price
How we chose
From June to September, Seville is one of the hottest cities in Europe, and a pool turns the afternoon into the best part of the day. We only list hotels in or next to the historic centre, with a guest rating of at least 8.5 out of 10 on Booking.com. Most rooftop pools in Seville are small plunge pools: we say so when a pool is big enough to swim in.
The hotels
Luxury
- Hotel Alfonso XIII (Santa Cruz edge): a large outdoor pool in the gardens, the best for swimming.
- Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza (Santiago): a rooftop pool on a restored 18th-century house.
- Gran Meliá Colón (Centro): a rooftop pool and terrace.
- Hotel Mercer Sevilla (Arenal): an intimate rooftop plunge pool.
Mid-range
- EME Catedral Mercer (Santa Cruz): the most photographed rooftop pool in Seville.
- Las Casas de la Judería (Santa Cruz): a rooftop pool over the old Jewish quarter.
- Hotel Doña María (Santa Cruz): a rooftop pool right beside the Giralda.
- Hotel Ribera de Triana (Triana): a rooftop pool with a panorama of the old town across the river.
- Hotel Bécquer (Arenal): a rooftop pool and terrace.
Budget
- Hotel Adriano (Arenal): a small rooftop pool.
- Oasis Backpackers’ Palace (Centro): a hostel with a rooftop pool and private rooms.
Comparison table
| Hotel | Area | Price | Pool | Swimmable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Alfonso XIII | Santa Cruz edge | €€€€ | Garden | Yes |
| Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza | Santiago | €€€ | Rooftop | Small |
| Gran Meliá Colón | Centro | €€€ | Rooftop | Small |
| Hotel Mercer Sevilla | Arenal | €€€€ | Rooftop | Plunge |
| EME Catedral Mercer | Santa Cruz | €€€ | Rooftop | Small |
| Las Casas de la Judería | Santa Cruz | €€ | Rooftop | Small |
| Hotel Doña María | Santa Cruz | €€ | Rooftop | Small |
| Hotel Ribera de Triana | Triana | €€ | Rooftop | Yes |
| Hotel Bécquer | Arenal | €€ | Rooftop | Small |
| Hotel Adriano | Arenal | €–€€ | Rooftop | Plunge |
| Oasis Backpackers’ Palace | Centro | € | Rooftop | Plunge |
€ under €100, €€ €100–200, €€€ €200–350, €€€€ over €350 for a double room in spring (approximate).
Booking tips
- Check the season: some rooftop pools close from November to March.
- Pools can be busy in the late afternoon. Ask whether non-guests can use the rooftop bar next to the pool.
- Summer is the cheapest time to stay in Seville, so a pool hotel costs less in July and August than in spring.
See also where to stay in Seville and the best hotels in Seville.
FAQ
Which Seville hotel has the best rooftop pool?
EME Catedral Mercer, for its view of the cathedral and the Giralda. For a pool big enough to swim in, choose the Hotel Alfonso XIII’s garden pool or the Hotel Ribera de Triana’s rooftop.
Are hotel pools in Seville open all year?
Many rooftop pools open only from spring to autumn. Check with the hotel if you travel between November and March.