Historical Center Travel Guide

Seville

Historical Center
Historical Center
Historical Center
Historical Center
Metropol Parasol which includes skyline, night scenes and a city

Go on an adventure through the ages when you visit the historical churches, palaces, plazas and mansions of Seville’s ancient heart.

Visit Seville's Historical Center to explore incredible sights from times past. Attractions include the largest gothic cathedral in the world, winding medieval alleys, mudejar palaces and ancient churches. Spend at least a couple of days in the Historical Center to discover the most emblematic and beautiful places of the city.

Tour centuries-old churches and palaces for architectural gems and art treasures. Marvel at the elaborate altarpieces of the Anunciacion Church (Iglesia de laAnunciación). Explore the chambers and salons of Seville Town Hall and appreciate the majesty of the baroque architecture of Salvador Church on Salvador Plaza.

Browse collections of art, antiquities and porcelain at the 16th-century Condesa de Lebrija Palace and be wowed by the gothic altarpieces inside the 14th-century San Pedro Church.

For excellent views of Seville’s old Jewish quarter, known as Santa Cruz, Climb the steps of the Giralda bell tower. The 12th-century bell tower is attached to the Cathedral of Seville, a vast gothic wonder with 80 chapels.

Wander through picturesque squares, such as the Plaza de San Francisco and the Plaza de Santa Cruz, both of which are lined by historical landmarks. Make your way to the Triunfo Plaza which sits between iconic buildings, including the cathedral and the Real Alcázar. This fortified palace dates back to the 10th century and encompasses ornamented rooms and buildings in several styles such as baroque, gothic and mudejar.

Enjoy snails, anchovies, octopus and other typical Sevillian tapas dishes in the historical center’s bars and restaurants. Shop for souvenirs, clothes and arts and crafts in the independent stores of Calle Sierpes and nearby streets.

Among the many other highlights of a visit to the old quarter is the Casa de Murillo. This museum is dedicated to the 17th-century baroque painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and is housed in the mansion where he once lived.

Reach Seville’s historical center by bus, taxi, tram, metro or car. Street parking is limited at most times of the year so if you are driving, it’s easiest to pay for parking in garages inside and outside of the old quarter. You can easily travel around the Historical Center on foot as many of the attractions are within proximity of each other.


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Top hotels in Historical Center

Las Casas de la Juderia

Las Casas de la Juderia

4 out of 5
Calle Santa Maria La Blanca 5, Seville, Seville
The price is Rp1.935.230 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.935.230
Rp2.128.753 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Seville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay, loved it!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Las Casas de la Juderia
Adriano Hotel Boutique Sevilla

Adriano Hotel Boutique Sevilla

3 out of 5
Calle Adriano 12, Seville, Seville
The price is Rp1.119.025 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.119.025
Rp1.230.890 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Seville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with wonderful, helpful staff."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Adriano Hotel Boutique Sevilla
Hotel Rey Alfonso X

Hotel Rey Alfonso X

4 out of 5
Calle Ximenez De Enciso, 35, Seville, Seville
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,034 reviews)
Elegant stay!
"Be prepared to go up and down several short series of steps. Aside from that the entire experience was wonderful."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hotel Rey Alfonso X
Becquer Hotel, Historic City Center

Becquer Hotel, Historic City Center

4 out of 5
Calle Reyes Católicos, Unidad 4, Seville, Seville
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Seville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"In this hotel every little detail is think of. The staff is very nice. Rooms are great, from the pool on the roof you can see all around sevilla. From this hotel you can walk to every nice thing to see in sevilla. We love it."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Becquer Hotel, Historic City Center
Hotel Amadeus Sevilla

Hotel Amadeus Sevilla

4 out of 5
Calle Farnesio 6, Seville, Seville
The price is Rp2.316.562 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp2.316.562
Rp2.548.162 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Seville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Lovely
"We enjoyed our 3 night stay in Seville. The hotel was lovely. The lobby was beautifully decorated and rooms were comfortable but a bit dark (little natural light) as we were overlooking an internal courtyard. The continental breakfast came with fresh fruit, yogurt with toasted muesli (which was my ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Amadeus Sevilla
Hostal Alcobia

Hostal Alcobia

2.5 out of 5
Av. de Menéndez Pelayo, 51, Seville, Sevilla
Stay at this hostal in Seville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping. Popular attractions Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower are located ...
6.6/10 (488 reviews)
"It was much closer to the city center than expected. For the price it was good and easy to get to by public transport. Only issue AC stopped working in the middle of the night"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hostal Alcobia
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Other neighbourhoods around Historical Center

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Alfalfa

Unique features of Alfalfa include the bars and historical sites. Make a stop by Calle Sierpes or Casa de la Memoria Cultural Center while you're exploring the area.

Alfalfa
Metropol Parasol which includes food

Encarnación-Regina

Encarnación-Regina is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Metropol Parasol and Plaza de la Encarnación while you're in town.

Encarnación-Regina
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San Bartolomé

Travellers come to San Bartolomé for its lively bars, and you can see top attractions like Pilate's House and Santa María la Blanca Church while you're in town.

San Bartolomé
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Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina is popular for its lively bars, and you can check out Sala Cero Theater, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Santa Catalina
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Santa Cruz

5/5(524 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and stunning cathedral are a few things travellers love about Santa Cruz. Check out Seville Cathedral or Convent of the Incarnation while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Puerta Jerez Tram Stop to get around town.

Santa Cruz
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El Arenal

5/5(150 area reviews)

Travellers choose El Arenal for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Plaza Nueva Tram Stop or Archivo de Indias Tram Stop and check out top sights like Seville Cathedral.

El Arenal

Historical Center Travel Guide