Hotel Location

Catch a flight directly to Seville from most major European airports.

Catch the bullet train to Madrid!

Lovely bull ring, a real cultural treasure

One of Europe's most impressive cathedrals. It is the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world. Real Alcázar A series of royal palaces blending Moorish, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. Do not miss the palace gardens and the beautiful Patio de Banderas Tue-Sat 9:30-19:00; Sun 9:30-17:00. Adults: 7€.

Plaza Donna Elvira inside Barrio Santa Cruz, a delightfully labyrinthine old Jewish quarter.

Archivo de Indias Since 1785, the archives have served as the repository for all documents related to the discovery of the New World.

Casa de Pilatos A magnificent 16th century private palace containing a huge collection of azulejos, Roman artefacts and antique furniture; Mon- Sun 9:00-19:00. 5 € (Ground Floor) + 3€ (First Floor)

Iglesia del Salvador A shining example of Baroque art in Seville.

Parque de María Luisa The former royal gardens redone by the French architect Forestier for the 1929 Iberian-American expo. Don´t miss the Plaza de España and the Museo Arquelógico.

Cartuja monastery hosts the Museum of Contemporary Andalusian Art; Tue-Sat 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-15:00. 3€.

Torre del Oro Built in the 13th century during the Almohad period. This fortified tower was a surveillance post for maritime traffic on the river; Paseo de Cristobal Colon; Tue-Fri10:00-14:00; Sat-Sun 11:00-14:00 1€.

Palacio de Lebrija This Renaissance Mudéjar style palace became a refuge for antiques when the Countess de Lebrija bought it in 1914. You can visit the ground floor rooms, devoted to archeology- full of Greek, Roman and Persian statues and Etruscan terracottas- or you can go upstairs and examine the handsome collection of 15th and 17th century religious statues and ceramics; Open 10am to 1:30pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Closed Sat afternoon and Sunday 4€ ground floor rooms and 6€ entire museum.

Shellfish bar. It doesn´t look particularly inviting, there is a large bar area where they cook the shell fish in front of you and some bar stools, most people eat standing up here. It´s one of our favorites and really authentic. The shell fish is top quality. If you´re planning a visit let us know and we will give you few suggestions and menu translations!

Just off Avenida de la Constitución. Great local bar serving good quality fish and shellfish plus some meat dishes at reasonable prices. You´re unlikely to find tourists here. Restaurant at the back.

This restaurant has outside tables overlooking los Jardines de Murillo and is great for sunny days dining al-fresco. Good tapas and great wine selections as well as a variety of salad dishes to choose from.

You would never know that tucked away at the back of this curious delicatessen selling everything from dried beans and pulses, ham and tinned foods to bottles of French champagne, is a fantastic little bar. This is a great place to stop for a montadito and a glass of fino.

Tapas with a modern twist. Get here at 9pm to ensure you get a table at the bar, popular with locals. There is a restaurant at the back but the atmosphere is all in the bar.

Just off Plaza Nueva. A great place for tapas with an Arabic twist. There is a good atmosphere downstairs with plenty of locals. You can´t reserve tables for tapas so you need to get there early. Don´t go upstairs to the restaurant the tapas are what´s good here.

Situated close to the cathedral and Plaza Nueva this is a modern bar with very good tapas with an international twist and good service. Get there early to secure a table.

Can be a bit touristy, but the food here is simple yet good, ask for a tapa of jamón and glass of fino whilst you decide what to order.

Very close to the cathedral. The tapas at the bar are good quality although they are expensive.

This is a small bar with lots of ham hanging everywhere. Popular with Spanish, get there early as it´s hard to find a spot.

Reputed to be one of the oldest tapas bars in Seville. The best area for atmosphere is the standing-only part of the bar. This is a good spot to stop for a quick tapas.

A huge tapas menú to choose from in a modern, funky tapas bar near the cathedral.

Just over the bridge off Plaza de Cuba is this very good shell fish bar and restaurant. Very popular with locals and bull fighters, it´s wise to arrive early if you want to sit down. If you´re feeling adventurous try the percebes (barnacles, they look like dinosaour feet!) If you can´t get a seat you could try the place opposite

A popular tapas bar owned and run by a family of gypsies from Jerez. The cola de toro (bulls tail) is wonderful and the service is good. Very authentic

This is well worth a visit as both the tapas bar and restaurant next door serve really top quality food

This is a great small tapas bar with good service and very fresh produce. It only has 5 or 6 tables so we recommend you reserve a table.

A restaurant with a romantic setting. Good quality creative cooking but quite expensive. They have a large wine list. The menu de gustación is a good option and they have a great cheese trolley.

Fantastic restaurant, reasonably priced. The chef has created original dishes using fresh local produce. You can see him cooking as the kitchen overlooks the dining area.

A well-known and popular fish restaurant in an expensive, residential neighborhood just past the Maria Luisa Park. Although it´s famous for its fish, it does have meat dishes too.

This is a small tapas bar run by a Frenchman and his Spanish partner hence the French twist to the tapas. They have a good wine menu too.

A good local restaurant with a wide selection of meat dishes and very good fried fish. Meat is the speciality.

Casa de la Memoria Offers a world class flamenco performance including singing, dancing and guitar playing by some of the best young talent, such as Pastora Galván, amongst others awarded “Best National Flamenco Dancer”; Performances every day (ask reception for times and booking); tickets costs €15 per person

La Carbonería A classic stop for culture-loving night owls, this traditional bar serves as a venue for events ranging from shows, concerts, exhibitions to signings of refined books on the local lifestyle. In winter, the crackling fire in the fireplace and the piano for the use of the patrons make for wonderfully relaxed evenings enlivened by spontaneous flamenco performance every now and again. In the summer, the patio is a delightful place to while away the hours under the palm trees, with a few tapas from the bar.

El Garlochi A strange, mystical bar decked out in icons and reliquaries that vary according to the religious season. Try the "Sangre de Cristo" recipe

La Anselma is to Seville what Steve Rubell was to New York during the Studio 54 era: a larger than life figure whose enthusiasm and ideas have won over the most famous people in town, with the difference that Anselma holds traditions in high regards. At her place, everyone laughs, sings and dances without obligation or objection from others. An essential stop on the after-dark itinerary of any true local. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more authentic club anywhere in Andalucía.

Populart (ceramics) This place is like a surprising museum, where you will find a profusion of oil cans, azulejo water jugs and 17th and 18th century Andalucian ceramics and earthenware.

Antik Sells ethnic textiles and lovely antique jewellery

Artesanía Textil Mantones, mantillas and abanicos (shawls, mantillas and fans) - black for Holly Week and white for the Feria and weddings. Tradition reigns at Artesanía Textil and there is no question of changing one detail of its formula, which has been a success for over fifty years.

Maquedanos Sombreros The house of Maquedano has been covering the heads of Seville natives and savvy foreigners with Andalucian sombreros, caneros sevillanos and senoritas made on the premises since 1896 and available in all colors.

Ana Abascal y Patricia Medina antiques Ana Abascal and her daughter offer a refined version of daily life with ordinary objects from every era. There items are selected for elegance, personality and originality. Unusual and never banal, the place is now a must in Seville.

Cuadros Venecia Matador lithographs and antique maps of the old city.

Cuqui Castellanos Here you’ll find the latest elegant designs by the big names in Spanish, French & Italian shoes.

Pol Nuñez The traditional flamenco company’s shop and atelier.

Victorio & Lucchino Haute couture inspired by Andalucian folklore. Scoop necks, flounces, asymmetrical lines, strong colors- there’s nothing ordinary in the two annual collections by Victorio & Lucchino.

Dresses with bold prints and chunky beaded jewellery.

Manuel Pinanes Antiguedades Wonderfully located by the cathedral, this antique shop should not be missed. Indulging his passion for Orientalism, Manuel Pinanes tracks down superb works by artists such as Gonzalo Bilbao Martinez, best known for his paintings of Seville´s cigarreras or cigar makers.

Aires de Sevilla Morrish Baths A maze of corridors and pools built around an Andalucian patio. Promising "relaxation of the body and peace of mind", Aire de Sevilla offers invigorating massages, fangotheraphy and aromatheraphy, as well as traditional ablutions, much appreciated in the sweltering Andalucian summer; Mon- Sun 10:00am – 12 midnight.

Casas Rey de la Baeza (Spa Bodyna) Has an area for massages and spa treatments, fitness room, sauna, an open air swimming pool and terrace-solarium from which to enjoy the Andalusian sun while enjoying tapas or freshly prepared fruit juices from the Senzone Pool Bar.

Private Massages Can be arranged at our retreat in the countryside (35 minutes south of Seville) or in Seville by appointment only; Rates from €80 per hour (Please contact reception to make an appointment).