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Seville Travel Guide to help you plan your trip to the Southern Spanish city famous for its stunning architecture, flamenco dancing and tapas. Read on for all the best tapas to eat, hotels and things to see.
Seville Travel Guide Contents:
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WHERE TO EAT IN SEVILLE
TAPAS
El Rinconcillo
C. Gerona, 40, Casco Antiguo, 41003
El Rinconcillo is the oldest tapas bar in Seville and is rightfully very popular – expect to be standing for your tapas here unless you’re very lucky! They do have a restaurant area upstairs if you prefer a proper sit down meal, but you will need to make a reservation.
Bar Casa Morales
C. García de Vinuesa, 11, Casco Antiguo, 41001
Loved this spot; great atmosphere and the best sangria I drank in Seville was from Casa Morales. We were lucky to get the last table available as we arrived not long after it opened – it got packed out very quickly!
Restaurante Bendala Braseria
P.º de Catalina de Ribera, 4, Casco Antiguo, 4100
Great restaurant with outdoor seating serving excellent tapas dishes. The tortilla in particular was expemlary, but everything we ate was great. A top option if you want to ensure a reservation without queuing for dinner.
Los Claveles
C. Capataz Manuel Santiago, 1, Casco Antiguo, 41003
Top tapas place with indoor and outdoor seating full of locals. Across the road from El Rinconcillo if you can’t get in there or prefer to avoid standing whilst eating.
El Pinton
C. Francos, 42, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
A bit fancier rather than your traditional tapas spot, El Pinton was a lovely spot not too far from the cathedral. We enjoyed El Pinton so much for a drink that we returned a couple of hours later for some food.
The prices were higher for food than anywhere else we ate but the croquettes and tuna tostada were fantastic.
La Bartola
C. San José, 24, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Great restaurant that was conveniently located around the corner from our hotel. The slow cooked pork cheek with mash was so good we ordered an extra one once we’d devoured it – if it’s on the menu you must order it.
Bar Alfalfa
C. Candilejo, 1, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Picture perfect tapas bar situated on the corner of two streets with hanging Iberico hams hanging up. Same owners as La Bartola, so you’ll find a similar menu here.
La Bodega de la Alfalfa
C. Alfalfa, 4, Casco Antiguo, 41004
A few steps from Bar Alfalfa, La Bodega de la Alfalfa was a wonderful buzzy place full of locals, serving authentic tapas with a side of Spanish chaos. Known for their seafood, their garlic prawns were something else and so reasonably priced for the size of the dish. A gem.
COFFEE AND BRUNCH
Delatribu Speciality Coffee
Pje. Andreu, 3, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Small and cozy coffee spot serving speciality coffee and whole beans . If you’re lucky you may get one of the two outside tables they have, but bank on getting your coffee to go.
Virgen Coffee
C. Regina, 1, Casco Antiguo, 41003
Hole in the wall place serving excellent coffee close to Setas de Sevilla.
Restaurante Moya Brunch
C. Sta. María la Blanca, 20, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Brunch place with a fun pink shopfront that you can’t miss, Moya is a great place to fill up on a big breakfast to fuel a day’s sightseeing. Think stacks of panckaes, piled high waffles and lots of delicious things on sourdough toast.
Jester Specialty Coffee & Juice
C. Prta de la Carne, 7a, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Great coffee and brunch spot with outside seating under the shade of the trees. A wide selection of filled bagels on offer and an epic Snickers cheesecake too!
Mokambo
C. Pérez Galdós, 24, Casco Antiguo, 41004
You may find a bit of a queue for Mokambo but it moves quickly. A solid brunch spot with bagels, croissants, pancakes and eggs benedict on the menu, as well as catering to vegans.
La Comissura Brunch and Breakfast
C. Santillana, 1, Casco Antiguo, 41003
If the queue at Mokambo is too long, La Comissura is a few minutes walk away and another great option to start your day. Lots of great dishes and plenty of outside seating with a view of Setas de Sevilla.
La Mala Brunch Rivero
C. Rivero, 7, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Healthy smoothie bowls full of fruit and huge fluffy pancakes are the stars of the menu at La Mala Brunch in the centre of Seville.
Ringo Banana
C. Alhondiga, 8, Casco Antiguo, 41003
Brunch restaurant Ringo Banana serves coffee from small producers and a wide range of savoury and sweet loaded toasts that almost look too good to eat.
GELATO
All of the following gelaterias are well worth checking out – I was seriously impressed with Seville’s gelato scene! A widely popular flavour was chocolate mousse: highly recommend.
El Monasterio Heladería Artesana
C. Prta de la Carne, 3, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Creeme Helado
Pl. del Museo, 2, Casco Antiguo, 41001
Gelateria MITO
Various
OLMO Heladería Artesanal
Cta. del Rosario, 1, Casco Antiguo, 41004
BEST BARS IN SEVILLE
EME Catedral Mercer Hotel
C. Alemanes, 27, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Lovely rooftop terrace bar with views of the cathedral at the top of the Mercer Hotel. Naturally, you’ll pay a premium for a drink up here (cocktails were around 15 euros a piece) but it has a good vibe and a great view.
NOTE: A lot of people recommend Hotel Dona Maria for rooftop drinks but it seems to have changed a lot over the years – my mum had been previously and liked it. I really didn’t rate it. It has a great view but was a bit rowdy, had fake grass on the rooftop and I had to send my wine back as it had bits in.
Pura Vida
C. Segovias, 6, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Chilled rooftop bar strung with festoon lights and a view of the cathedral. Pura Vida also has a flamenco show you can book each Sunday.
The Second Room Sevilla
C. de Placentines, 19, Casco Antiguo, 41004
Great cocktail bar with a happy hour, down a street off of the main square the Cathedral sits on.
THINGS TO DO IN SEVILLE
The Royal Alcazar of Seville is a must do when visiting, but you will need to be organised for this one as tickets always sell out in advance!
The royal palace is a stunning example of Moorish architecture and ceramic tiles and is unsurprisingly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may recognise parts of it from Game of Thrones; much of the palace served as the location of Dorne in later seasons.
The Alcazar is a wonderful place to spend a few hours; the building dates back hundreds of years, the gardens are sprawling and if you’re lucky to get a ticket for inside, the palace rooms are stunning.
TOP TIP: You MUST book the Royal Alcazar in advance – at least 2 weeks in advance if you want to ensure you get a ticket at your ideal time of visiting, and at least 28 days in advance if you wish to explore the upper royal rooms (wild, I know!)
Plaza de España
A 25 minutes walk outside of the old centre of Seville, visiting the vast space of Plaza de España is a must. Another stunning example of architecture, you can find ceramic crests of each province of Spain built into the walls of Plaza de España.
For around €6 you can hire a row boat on the artificial lake in the centre of the plaza. There isn’t much in the way of shops or restaurants near to Plaza de España, so be prepared with water and snacks (or maybe take a picnic!) to enjoy the space.
La Giralda & Catedral de Sevilla
No visit to a European city is complete without a visit to the Cathedral, and I think Seville’s is the biggest I’ve ever been in. Honestly, the sheer size of it took my breath away.
Much like Palermo’s Cathedral, Seville’s started life as a Mosque, and the carvings on the outside of the bell tower (Giralda) are very reminiscent of the Moorish design similar to that in Palermo.
I didn’t think the Giralda had the best view of the city – mostly because the Cathedral itself is the main star of Seville’s skyline, but the structure itself is great. There are no stairs – the towers consists of sloped walkways to get up to the top, built as such so the top of the tower could be reached on horseback!
Palacio de las Dueñas
The home and gardens of the Duke of Alba were probably my favourite place I saw in Seville. The palace is worth a visit for the architecture alone, with beautifully designed gardens, a courtyard and an impressive staircase. The rooms are filled with art and ceramics, and everywhere is accented with the patterned tiles Seville is famous for.
Flamenco
Seville is the home of Flamenco, and unsurprisingly it’s one of the most popular things to do as a tourist whilst visiting. There are plenty of touristy places to buy a ticket in advance to watch a show, but the less touristy thing to do is to frequent a bar where they have shows for free.
A friend who studied in Seville recommends Taberna Gonzalo Molina, or head over to the Triana side of the city, which is where the music originated specifically.
Seville’s Museum of Fine Arts is not to be missed if you’re into exploring a bit of art. The collection is mostly Spanish and dates between the medieval period and the early 20th Century.
Closed Mondays but open late into the evening every day bar Sunday.
Setas de Sevilla
Setas de Sevilla, which translates to ‘The Mushrooms of Seville’, is a huge white wooden structure with a viewing platform in Seville.
The viewing platform is open all day through to around midnight, and is a great place to watch the sun set over the city. Tickets can be purchased online or in person.
WHERE TO STAY IN SEVILLE
Great hotel in an excellent location in Central Seville. Approximately 7 minutes wander from Seville Cathedral and the Alcazar, Hotel Rey Alfonso X also has plenty of good places to eat and drink nearby.
Boasting a lovely array of rooftop spaces including a pool, sundeck and bar which is perfect for sunset drinks, the service at this hotel is excellent – they will deliver a complimentary bottle of cava to your room as standard! Book here.
Mylu Suites by Puerta Catedral
Stylish, fresh and modern apartment suites complete with their own kitchen areas – perfect for a slightly longer stay, yet still with the added bonus of a rooftop pool and terrace with a view of Seville Cathedral.
Mylu Suites by Puerta Catedral also offers packed lunches for day trips. Book here.
Boutique hotel with charming features such as traditional tiles, stained glass windows and freestanding baths in the centre of Seville.
Eat your breakfast on the rooftop terrace with a view of the cathedral and the city, and enjoy the Moorish influenced courtyard before heading out for the evening. Book here.
Set in the centre of Seville’s old town close to the Cathedral, Hotel Amadeus Sevilla has a pool, sun deck for sunbathing and rooftop bar with comfortable sofas to enjoy your evening cocktail on.
Rooms are spacious and cozy, and there is a central interior courtyard for guests to enjoy in addition to the amazing rooftop. Book here.
Apartments with stylish interiors set in an old Palace on the outskirts of town, close to the river.
The Penthouse apartment with private roof terrace and pool in particular is gorgeous and a steal between two of you. Book here.
GETTING TO SEVILLE
Seville is a 2 hour 45 minute flight from London; if you’re looking to buy a flight with your Avios points it’ll set you back just 23,500 + £1 or 14,500 + £35. For tips on booking flights with Avios, read my blog here.
Getting from the airport into the city is easy – a taxi will take around 20 mins and will cost €25-30. Alternatively there is a regular airport bus that runs every half hour to the centre of Seville; tickets cost €4.00.
GETTING AROUND SEVILLE
Seville is very easy to get around on foot, though taxis are readily available should you want an easy journey to the airport or further afield. The city also has a metro and tram system, but I walked everywhere.
Seville has good train connections; you could easily combine the city into a wider trip around Southern Spain: Cordoba is around 45 mins away by train, and Granada is around 2 hours 30 minutes away.
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Written November 2024.
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This looks amazing, definitely want to go some day! Fantastic photos as well!
It’s a great long weekend away and so pretty! Thank yooou!
Your Seville guide is an absolute gem! 💎🍊 The way you captured the city’s golden-hour magic—from the orange-scented streets to the flamenco pulse of Triana—gave me instant wanderlust. That hidden rooftop bar tip near Plaza de España? Genius! As someone who’s gotten lost in Santa Cruz’s maze (and loved every minute), I love how you balanced must-sees with local secrets. Your montaditos recommendation has me craving a late-night bite at Bodega Santa Cruz already.