Seville event weekends: what to do between sessions
Andalusia's capital: the Alcázar, the cathedral and Giralda, orange trees, flamenco and tapas bars, and very hot summers.
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Arriving
Seville airport (SVQ) is 10 km northeast. The EA bus runs to Plaza de Armas in 35 minutes; taxis have a fixed fare of about 25 euros by day.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Macarena and Alameda | Lively local bars and cheaper rooms north of the centre. |
| Mid-range | Santa Cruz and the Arenal | Walk to the cathedral, the Alcázar and the river. |
| Splurge | Around the Alfonso XIII | Palace hotels by the Plaza de España and Maria Luisa park. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel Sevilla Center
- Mid-range: Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla
- Splurge: Hotel Alfonso XIII
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Isla Mágica theme park and water park.
- Horse carriage ride around the old town.
- Seville Aquarium.
Rainy-day backups
- Museum of Fine Arts.
- Archivo de Indias.
- Casa de Pilatos.
Free things to do
- Plaza de España and Maria Luisa park.
- Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) from below; the walkway costs a few euros.
- Walk across the Triana bridge at sunset.
Getting around
- The old centre is walkable; one metro line and the tram cover the rest.
- Summer afternoons go above 40°C: plan outings for the morning and evening.
- Uber, Cabify and Free Now work in Spanish cities. Taxis are metered and reasonable.
- Renfe high-speed AVE and Ouigo/Iryo trains link Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Valencia and Zaragoza. Book early for event weekends.