Sevilla

Where to stay in Sevilla

Choosing a neighbourhood in Seville comes down to one question: how much are you willing to pay to be five minutes from the Cathedral? The old town (Santa Cruz, El Arenal) puts everything within walking distance, but it is the most expensive and the most crowded; crossing the river to Triana or heading to Nervión cuts your bill significantly in exchange for a 15–30-minute walk or a bus ride. In mid-season 2026, the city average sits between roughly €65 and €110 per night for a standard double, with entry-level prices from €48–50 in more peripheral areas. Our advice is simple: if it is your first time and you are staying just a few days, pay the centre premium and save yourself the commuting; if you are a repeat visitor, travelling on a tighter budget or staying a week, Triana and Nervión deliver better value. And book months ahead if you land during Holy Week or the April Fair — prices rise 50–100% and everything sells out.

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Best areas to sleep

Santa Cruz

Best for: first-time visitors and couples

This is the tourist heart of the city: medieval alleyways, orange trees and glazed tiles, with the Giralda and the Alcázar five minutes on foot. Staying here means stepping out of the hotel and being immediately where it all happens, with no need for transport. The trade-off is the highest prices in the city, night-time noise, constant crowds, and the hassle of arriving with luggage since cars can barely get in. The new restrictions on tourist flats (10% cap) have stabilised the hotel supply, but also pushed prices higher.

Indicative price: ≈70 € desde; 100-150 € de media

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Triana

Best for: repeat visitors and tight budgets

On the other side of the Guadalquivir, across the Isabel II Bridge, lies the most authentically Sevillian neighbourhood of all: flamenco, pottery, its own market and proper tapas. There are no grand monuments, but there is genuine neighbourhood atmosphere and moderate prices. Staying here means experiencing Seville from the inside, ideal if you are a repeat visitor or watching your budget. The downside: there are more apartments than hotels (and new licences are also capped), and walking to the Cathedral takes around 20 minutes across the river.

Indicative price: ≈55 € desde; 65-100 € de media

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El Centro / Alfalfa

Best for: families and train travellers

The most commercial and best-connected part of the historic centre. The Alfalfa sub-neighbourhood has a lively atmosphere and good local dining options, and works very well for families. You are close to the tram to Santa Justa station, making it convenient if you plan day trips by train or are travelling for work. It usually offers the best value for money in the centre. The trade-off is less atmosphere than Santa Cruz or Triana: more urban, more commercial and less postcard-worthy.

Indicative price: ≈65 € desde; 90-140 € de media

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Nervión

Best for: business travel and late arrivals

A modern residential neighbourhood to the east of the centre, next to Sevilla FC's stadium. International chains (NH, Meliá, AC) are well represented here with consistent quality, and the city's best overall price-to-quality ratio. It is well connected to the airport (EA1 line) and to Santa Justa station, making it practical if you arrive late by plane or high-speed train. The price you pay for the savings: roughly 25–30 minutes on foot to the Cathedral (15 by bus) and zero picture-postcard Seville the moment you step outside the hotel.

Indicative price: ≈48 € desde; 65-90 € de media

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Average hotel price

Reference price for one night in Sevilla (mid-range double room). Prices rise in high season and during the big festivals.

Hotel night (mid-range double)

~65 € (económico) / ~110 € (3 estrellas)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area for a first visit to Seville?

Santa Cruz, without hesitation, if the budget allows: the Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcázar are five minutes on foot and you avoid all commuting. If you want a central location without paying as much, El Arenal or El Centro/Alfalfa are right next door and come in slightly cheaper.

Is it expensive to sleep in Santa Cruz?

Yes, it is the most expensive area of Seville: the average is around €100–150 per night in a hotel and guesthouses start at about €60–70 even in low season. You pay for the location. Crossing over to Triana or heading to Nervión brings a double room down to €65–100.

Where should you NOT stay in Seville?

No central area is truly bad, but Los Remedios is only worth it during the April Fair (in 2026, from 20 to 26 April): the rest of the year it is somewhat cut off from the main tourist attractions. If you are not going for the Fair, Triana or the centre will serve you better.

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Verified: 2026-06-11