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Our top 3
- Best view: EME Catedral Mercer: a rooftop pool facing the cathedral and the Giralda
- Best palace pool: Hotel Alfonso XIII: an outdoor pool at Seville’s grand palace hotel
- Best value: Hotel Bécquer: a rooftop pool with views of the Giralda at a mid-range price
How we chose
From June to September, Seville is one of the hottest cities in Europe, and we think 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): an outdoor pool at the 1929 palace hotel.Check prices
- Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza (Santa Catalina): a rooftop pool at the hotel’s spa, on an 18th-century courtyard house.Check prices
- Hotel Colón Gran Meliá (Centro): a rooftop pool and terrace.Check prices
- Hotel Mercer Sevilla (Arenal): an intimate rooftop plunge pool.Check prices
Mid-range
- EME Catedral Mercer (Santa Cruz): the most photographed rooftop pool in Seville.Check prices
- Las Casas de la Judería (Santa Cruz): a rooftop pool over the old Jewish quarter.Check prices
- Hotel Doña María (Santa Cruz): a large outdoor pool facing the Giralda, open mid-April to September.Check prices
- Hotel Ribera de Triana (Triana): a small rooftop pool by the river, open June to mid-September.Check prices
- Hotel Bécquer (Arenal): a rooftop pool and terrace.Check prices
Budget
- JOY Plaza de Armas (Centro): a hostel with a rooftop pool and private rooms.Check prices
Comparison table
| Hotel | Area | Price | Pool | Swimmable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Alfonso XIII | Santa Cruz edge | €€€€ | Outdoor | Ask |
| Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza | Santa Catalina | €€€ | Rooftop | Small |
| Hotel Colón Gran Meliá | 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 | €€ | Outdoor | Large |
| Hotel Ribera de Triana | Triana | €€ | Rooftop | Small |
| Hotel Bécquer | Arenal | €€ | Rooftop | Small |
| JOY Plaza de Armas | 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. We’d 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?
We’d say EME Catedral Mercer, for its view of the cathedral and the Giralda. For a bigger pool, we’d look at the Hotel Doña María, which describes its outdoor pool as large, or the Hotel Alfonso XIII.
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.