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Living only an hour and a half away – a weekend in Seville can be done quite easily! I visited this city for the first time almost 10 years ago, but being able to see it with fresh eyes (and a way better camera) has been amazing. The city is filled with delicious food and unrivaled architecture – I don’t think I will tire of exploring it! I hope this city guide to Seville is helpful for your trip to southern Spain.
A city guide to Seville: Where to Stay
Seville has countless hotels dripping with design, and the local culture intertwined into every detail. Boutique hotels that boasts stunning views of historical icons from their rooms or rooftops. For more suggestions, find my list of hotels here.
Affordable Boutique
Hotel Casa de Indias by Intur
An affordable boutique hotel with a view of Las Setas right outside your window and from their rooftop bar complete with a plunge pool. Most sights are walkable, great customer service and an affordable option without compromising design.
Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
Cozy, warm and elegant hotel with a prime location. If you want to be in the center of the city short walks to the main sights, this is a great option.
Design & Service
Placido y Grata
My top pick for a stay in Seville. I recently stayed here and it was just how I thought it would be. Amazing service, small lovely breakfast and gorgeous, minimalist Scandinavian design housed in a renovated manor house home.
Luxury
So many amazing luxurious stays in Seville, with these two top of mind:
Nobu Sevilla
A known name for a reason – although I have yet to stay at a Nobu hotel, I can only assume you will not leave disappointed. Looking out to Plaza de San Fransisco, it is a sought after location complete with a wonderful rooftop and delicious restaurant for seafood and sushi.
Palacio de Villapanes
A modern hotel set in a historically preserved establishment boasting incredible design, quaint courtyards and a pool.
A City Guide to Seville: Where to have coffee
Since I live in a smaller town in Spain I miss the bigger cities and the impeccable craft coffee that comes with it. Thankfully, Seville is not short on amazing places to enjoy a cup.
Virgin Coffee
An ideal craft coffee shop with minimal seating but delicious and complete coffee menu. Head before exploring the well know Las Setas structure.
Placido y Grata
A delicious breakfast in the cafe of Placido y Grata hotel. Impeccable design and my new favorite place to grab an iced latte.
Muy Coffee
I love this spot for the quiet location. Although it is quite small, their coffee is excellent and they have a small pastry case and welcome people sitting or simply taking it to go.
Delatribu
Adding this coffee shop because of the location – extremely close to the Cathedral and in a really great area for exploring shopping and grabbing some food. Another craft coffee location worth visiting during your time in Seville.
For more coffee suggestions, check out my list here.
A City Guide to Seville: Where to eat and drink
Parceria Cafe
Although this is set in a quieter area of the city, you feel like it is your neighborhood cafe, with healthy menu options, coffee (of course) and a fun place to start your day.
Barra Baja Restaurante
Amazing presentation, food, ambience and use of local flavors. Make a reservation to enjoy lunch or dinner here.
T Espacio Gastronómico
T Espacio proves that dining is such a huge (and possibly the best) part of travel. I always feel inspired and not to be over dramatic – brought to tears – when I try places like this. We opted for the 16 course seasonal tasting menu and one of the drink pairings as well. The wines they chose with each dish were exquisite – red, white, sherry and ending with my personal favorite, cava.
Torres y Garcia
I had the pleasure of going on a date (with myself) to Torres y Garcia and the server had to politely tell me I was ordering too much. The menu is a good size with variety and the ambience is spot on.
Picantón Sevilla
Quite possibly one of my favorite places I have eaten in Seville. Their innovative tapas, and all around menu was fabulous – it was hard to choose. The Papas Bravos is always a great choice but their other dishes are incredible.
Basque Eneko
Another place proving to me yet again I NEED to visit the north of Spain. Their tasting menu had the best portions, some leaving me wanting more. A wonderful harmony of Basque country and Andalusia set in a beautiful hotel.
Filo
Head here for healthy brunch items and smoothies to start your day in Sevilla.
La Casa del Tigre
Innovative and modern dishes yet still traditional. There Papas Bravas were incredible and presented in a way I had never experienced before.
Rooftop Drinks
Any guide to Seville would not be complete without matching some rooftop spaces. The city’s steepled skyline and Cathedral are meant to be seen from a rooftop with a cocktail (or mocktail) in your hand.
Nobu Sevilla is an amazing place for dinner and rooftop drinks – I love the far off view of the cathedral as well as Plaza de San Francisco.
Terrace of Hotel India by Intur for an up close view of Las Setas.
El Mirador de Querencia is at the top of my list, situated atop the Querencia de Sevilla, autograph collection hotel. The view in my opinion is one of the best (I love how much of the Cathedral you can see). The drinks are a bit pricier around 14 euro, but I still think it is one of the best places to enjoy Sevilla before a later dinner reservation.
For stellar views, head to Terraza de EME (popular) or Pura Vida. If you would like to see the Setas up close, enjoy the Terranze at Hotel Indias de Intur. See my post for rooftops bars for a weekend in Seville here.
A City Guide to Seville: Things to do
Royal Alcázar of Seville
What is a trip to Seville without the incredible Alcázar? A UNESCO World Heritage site still used by the royal family today. Beautiful architecture and tile work you could spend a few hours visiting the palace and outside grounds. I recommend you purchase tickets beforehand on their website.
Seville Cathedral
Truly the icon of this Andalusian city, and a must even if you simply walk by to admire the outside. Also a UNESCO World Heritage Site like its neighbor, the Alcázar.
Casa de Pilatos
Perhaps one of my favorite places to visit (and photograph). A gorgeous palace if you have limited time as it is not as large as Alcázar. One would argue it IS as beautiful. Although it is known as the ‘mini Alcázar’, they both are astounding in their own right. Tickers are € 10, and a little more if you want to see the upper level (guided).
Visit the Triana Neighborhood
This neighborhood caught me by surprise – along the river, and the quaint beautiful shops and restaurants. You can visit the Mercado, tile shops for the perfect souvenir.
Peruse Tile Shops
As mentioned above, looking through tiles shops in Seville is a must! Triana neighborhood as a few, and you also can venture to Coco Sevilla and many other shops.
Tapas Tour
On my list for another visit is a tapas tour. Food is a huge part of travel and I would love to see the city in this unique way. Let me know if you go!
Las Setas
The largest wooden structure in the world where you can see a different view of Seville with five different levels. I have yet to go to the top (the line was long to be let in), so I would purchase tickets and get there ahead of time. Especially if you want to go during sunset.
Plaza De España
Enjoy the Spanish Square on foot or by a boat on the canal – either way this is a must when you visit the city. Is it popular? Of course. But that is not a reason to skip seeing this stunning building. If you can, go early in the morning to beat the crowds, or sunset to for the best lighting. Built in 1929 for the Ibero-American Exhibition, all 48 provinces of Spain are represented in a beautiful and intricate way.
Seville Aquarium
Normally I wouldn’t include an aquarium but seeing as we have often have little kids in tow, this is a great option. Close to The Plaza (above), you could get their energy out there first, then head to the aquarium.
Seville is a must if you are in Andalusia – quite possibly my favorite city in the area. A beautiful blend of urban modern corners, unique history and amazing architecture.
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