Where to stay in Seville: a neighbourhood guide (Santa Cruz, Triana, Alameda…)
We compare the best neighbourhoods to stay in Seville: who each one suits, what's nearby and which to pick for your trip.
5 min read By the Sevilla Travel team
“Which area should I stay in?” is one of the questions we get asked most. The short answer: it depends on your trip. Seville is compact, and almost everything in this guide is a walk or a few metro stops from the centre. But each neighbourhood has its own character, and choosing well makes a difference. Here is our take, area by area.
| Neighbourhood | Best for | To the Cathedral | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | First visit | 2 to 5 min | Monumental, quiet at night |
| El Arenal | Short breaks | 5 min | Central and practical |
| Triana | Eating well, second visits | 10 to 15 min | Local, by the river |
| Alameda and San Lorenzo | Local atmosphere | 15 to 20 min | Young, terraces |
| Macarena | Longer stays | 20 to 25 min | Residential, the real thing |
| Los Remedios | Feria, families | 20 to 25 min | Residential, next to the fairground |
| Nervión | Car, AVE, families | Metro, 10 min | Modern, wide streets |
Santa Cruz: for your first time
If this is your first visit to Seville, Santa Cruz is the safe bet. It is the old Jewish quarter: whitewashed lanes, patios, orange trees, and the Cathedral and the Alcázar just round the corner. You step outside and you are already in the postcard.
The downside? It is the most touristy area, and you need to pick your restaurants on the main squares with care. At night it is usually quiet, because hardly any cars come through.
Who it suits: first visits, short trips, couples. Maybe not for: anyone travelling by car, as much of the area is pedestrianised.
Santa Cruz · Sevilla
Dúplex de Conteros
A duplex for two with a patio, about 400 metres from the Cathedral
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
Patio · City view · Historic centre
Price depends on dates
Pick your dates to see the final price.
Santa Cruz · Sevilla
Abades junto a la Catedral
Four bedrooms and two bathrooms by the Cathedral, sleeping up to 8
- 8 guests
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
Lift · City view · Historic centre
Price depends on dates
Pick your dates to see the final price.
Triana: the old soul of the city
Cross the river and the scenery changes. Triana is a real neighbourhood: the market in the morning, ceramics workshops, bars that have been there forever and flamenco that lives in the peñas (local flamenco clubs), not just on stage. Calle Betis at sunset, with its coloured façades and the river in front, is one of the prettiest views in the city.
The centre is about 10 minutes on foot over the Isabel II bridge. In return for that walk you get good tapas and the feeling of living in Seville rather than visiting it. We have apartments in Triana, a few steps from the river.
Who it suits: second visits, people coming to eat well and hear flamenco, longer stays. Maybe not for: anyone who wants to walk out of the front door straight onto the Cathedral.
Triana · Sevilla
Patio de Pureza
A designer ground-floor flat with a private patio in the heart of Triana
- 4 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bathrooms
Washing machine · Dishwasher · Patio
Price depends on dates
Pick your dates to see the final price.
Triana · Sevilla
Mirador del Guadalquivir
Three bedrooms on Calle Betis with river views and an inner terrace
- 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
Balcony · Private terrace · River view
Price depends on dates
Pick your dates to see the final price.
Alameda de Hércules: the modern one
The Alameda is young, creative Seville: speciality coffee, bookshops, galleries, vermouth at midday and terraces open late. Close by you have the El Jueves flea market on Calle Feria, churches such as Santa Marina and San Luis de los Franceses, and flat streets that are easy to cycle.
Las Setas is about 10 minutes away on foot and the Cathedral about 20. It is more central than it looks on the map. We have apartments in the area, between San Lorenzo and the Alameda.
Who it suits: people who have already seen the monuments, remote workers, anyone after a local scene at night. Maybe not for: anyone who needs total silence on a Saturday.
La Macarena: the neighbourly one
North of the old town, the Macarena is the Seville that never makes the postcards, which is exactly why repeat visitors love it: the Basílica de la Esperanza Macarena, the Almohad walls, Calle Feria with its food market, and bars where a tapa is still cheap. It is all flat and good for walking.
The Cathedral is about 20 or 25 minutes on foot, or a few bus stops. In exchange, the flats tend to be roomier and quieter than in the monumental centre. We have several here, some with a parking space.
Who it suits: stays of a week or more, people who want to live like a neighbour, trips by car. Maybe not for: a first visit of two nights.
Macarena · Sevilla
Espacio en la Esperanza
Two bedrooms and 80 m² by the Basílica de la Macarena, with central air conditioning
- 5 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 bathroom
Dedicated workspace · Central air conditioning · Lift
Price depends on dates
Pick your dates to see the final price.
Macarena · Sevilla
Arrayán con Garaje
One bedroom by the Basílica de la Macarena, with a parking space included
- 4 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bathroom
Lift · Private parking · Historic centre
Price depends on dates
Pick your dates to see the final price.
El Arenal: the practical one
Between the Cathedral and the river, El Arenal is very convenient: the Giralda a few minutes away, without the maze of Santa Cruz, and the Maestranza bullring, the Teatro de la Maestranza and the riverside walk as neighbours. Calle Arfe and Calle García de Vinuesa are great for tapas, with classics like Casa Morales.
It is a good base if you want to see everything on foot without thinking about logistics.
Who it suits: people short on time, opera lovers, breaks of 2 or 3 nights. Maybe not for: large families, because flats in the old town tend to be smaller.
Los Remedios: the Feria neighbourhood
Over the San Telmo bridge, Los Remedios is a residential area of wide avenues, long-standing local shops and plenty of family life. Once a year it becomes the centre of the Sevillian world, because this is where the Real de la Feria, the April Fair’s fairground, is set up.
The rest of the year it is a quiet, comfortable base, with the river and Triana next door and the centre a long walk or one metro stop away.
Who it suits: the Feria de Abril, families, groups looking for big flats. Maybe not for: anyone who wants the old town and cobbles.
Los Remedios · Sevilla
Piso Familiar de Los Remedios
Three double bedrooms in Los Remedios, sleeping six
- 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 1.5 bathrooms
Dedicated workspace · Washing machine · Dishwasher
Price depends on dates
Pick your dates to see the final price.
Los Remedios · Sevilla
Ventanales de Los Remedios
Two bedrooms with a private entrance and an island kitchen in Los Remedios
- 6 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 1.5 bathrooms
Washing machine · Dishwasher
Price depends on dates
Pick your dates to see the final price.
Nervión: the family one
Nervión is a modern residential area that many visitors never even look at, and it works very well for families: wide streets, supermarkets nearby and easier parking. The metro gets you to the centre in about 10 minutes, and Santa Justa station (AVE high-speed trains) is right next to it.
We have apartments next to Santa Justa. If you arrive by train or by car, you save yourself a lot of going round in circles.
Who it suits: families, groups, trips by car or AVE. Maybe not for: anyone who wants cobbles the moment they step outside.
Our advice in one line
First time, 2 to 4 nights
Santa Cruz or El Arenal
You already know Seville
Triana or the Alameda
Family or big group
Los Remedios, Nervión or Triana
Arriving by car or AVE
Nervión or the Macarena, with parking
Whichever neighbourhood you go for, our apartments page shows where we are and what each flat is like. And if you are unsure about an area, just ask us: we live here.
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