CITY GUIDE
Your Ultimate Guide to Seville
Welcome to Seville — a city of golden light, orange blossom and slow, joyful evenings. From the hush of the Alcázar’s gardens to flamenco echoing through Triana, Seville is Spain at its most romantic.
This guide pulls together everything we have written about the city — itineraries, the sights worth your time, where to stay and the practical tips that make a trip run smoothly.
Here’s everything you need to plan your trip.
MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS
Best Things to Do in Seville
Seville Cathedral & La Giralda
The world’s largest Gothic cathedral, and a tower climb with the best view in the city.
Plaza de España
A sweeping tiled semicircle of bridges, boats and colour — Seville’s most beautiful square.
Torre del Oro
The golden watchtower on the Guadalquivir — pair it with a riverside stroll at sunset.
Casa de Pilatos
A peaceful palace courtyard of tiles and arches, without the Alcázar crowds.
PLANNING DONE FOR YOU
Itineraries for Seville
ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
One Day in Seville
The Alcázar, the Cathedral and tapas after dark — the city’s greatest hits in a single day.
⭐ VISITOR FAVOURITE!
Two Days in Seville
Slow down for hidden patios, old-town lanes and neighbourhood life beyond the big sights.
EXPLORE HIDDEN GEMS
Three Days in Seville
Major sights, local corners and room to breathe — the full Seville experience, planned for you.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS
Expert Guidance for Planning Your Trip
When is Seville too hot? How do you get from the airport? Which neighbourhood suits you? Our planning guides answer the questions every visitor asks, in plain English and without the fluff.
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FOR EVERY VISITOR
Where to Stay in Seville
Whether you want five-star grandeur, old-town charm or a central base that won’t break the bank, these are the three stays we’d book first in Seville.
Hotel Alfonso XIII
Best luxury hotel
Seville’s grand dame beside the Alcázar: marble, courtyards and a pool made for slow afternoons.
Corral del Rey
Best boutique hotel
A 17th-century casa palacio in Barrio Santa Cruz — all stone, wood and quiet luxury, minutes from the Cathedral.
Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
Best budget hotel
A friendly, music-themed hideaway on a Santa Cruz lane — rooftop views of La Giralda at a gentle price.
ARTICLES
Latest Stories from Seville
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3 Days in Seville: The Ultimate Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
The first thing Seville teaches you is timing. Arrive in the middle of a July afternoon and the city will feel like a beautiful, empty oven — shutters down, streets silent, heat bouncing off the stone. Come back at nine in the evening and the same streets are alive: children playing in the plazas, orange…
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Photos: Plaza de España & Torre del Oro — Carlos Delgado / Martinvl (CC BY-SA 4.0); Real Alcázar gardens, Calle Judería & Casa de Pilatos — CarlosVdeHabsburgo (CC BY-SA 4.0); Metropol Parasol — Paolo Gamba (CC BY 2.0); La Giralda — David Iliff (CC BY-SA 3.0); Plaza de España tiles — Zarateman (CC0). Via Wikimedia Commons.