Best Areas to Stay in Seville, Spain

Casco Antiguo (Old Town) is the best place to stay in Seville.

It is the biggest historical centre of Spain, and one of the three largest in Europe next to the ones in Venice and Genoa. Seville is formed by 11 districts, among which is the Old Town, located, as its name implies, right in the middle of the city.

Casco Antiguo includes 12 of the neighborhoods of Seville: El Arenal, Encarnación-Regina, Alfalfa, San Bartolomé, San Lorenzo, San Gil, Museo, Santa Catalina, Santa Cruz, Feria, San Julián and San Vicente. The most popular neighborhood, and one of the favorites for visitors is Santa Cruz, filled with old houses, flowers and art on its streets. Known as the Jewish quarter of Seville, it has numerous attractions and good accommodation options of all kinds.

In the Santa Cruz neighborhood, you can find sights such as the Cathedral, the Alcazar and the Archivo de Indias, declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The Cathedral of Santa María de Sevilla is a true icon of the Sevillian Gothic style, and the most important temple in Andalusia.

A few meters from the cathedral is the Real Alcázar, residence of the Spanish Royal Family when they visit Seville. Its gardens not only stand out for their natural beauty, but for their historical significance, displaying Islamic influence combined with Renaissance and later eras landscaping.
Other important monuments of Casco Antiguo are Torre del Oro, Archivo de Indias and the monumental Plaza de España. A walking tour through Casco Antiguo offers a better view of each attraction, bus lines and metro make the journey easier, there’s also a variety of restaurants and bars in every corner of this area.

In short, Casco Antiguo preserves the essence of Seville and showcases the beauty of Andalusia, so we can affirm without a doubt, that it is the most recommended area to stay in Seville.

Although technically located within the historical center of Seville, in the northern area of the Old Town, we decided to make a special mention, since La Alameda has an active nightlife with bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.

La Alameda’s main attractions are the Plaza de la Alameda de Hércules and the La Macarena Basilica.

Just 5 minutes from La Alameda is Calle Feria de Sevilla, named after the flea market held here every Thursday. This fair (feria) has been running since the thirteenth century, and you can find small stalls selling antiques and second-hand items.

The best time to enjoy La Alameda is when the sun goes down and the tapas bars, pubs and nightclubs welcome Sevillians and visitors. It is an area known for its alternative scene, where bohemians and artists meet in places like Caja Negra, a nightclub with live music of genres ranging from Seville rock to flamenco.

La Alameda is a great nneighborhood to stay in Seville if you’re planning to go out and party.

Triana is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River and next to the Los Remedios neighborhood. Its inhabitants refer to it as “Triana la independiente” (Triana the independent).

Connected to Casco Antiguo by several bridges, the district of Triana is one of the most interesting areas of Seville.

Triana is formed by the neighborhoods of Triana Este, Triana Oeste, Barrio León, El Tardón-El Carmen, as well as Isla de la Cartuja.

Triana locals boast their differences with the other areas of the city and the “independence” acquired over the years. “Seville is a neighborhood of Triana” could be this area’s unofficial slogan.

Triana is believed to be the birthplace of flamenco, tablaos and small theaters devoted to this musical genre make up a large part of the music scene in this neighborhood.

Triana is a great area to stay in Seville. Accommodation costs are cheaper compared to the Old Town and it offers a different perspective of the city.

Although Nervión is not the most central area of ​​this list, it is perfectly accessible from any point of the city using public transport.

Nervión has a great number of tourist attractions, including El Humilladero or the Templete de la Cruz del Campo, the Cruzcampo Brewery, the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the famous Ramón Sánchez Pijuan Stadium.

To visit the stadium and enjoy a Spanish First Division football match, you’ll have to travel near the limits of the district from the Nervión metro station, with connections anywhere in the city. The stadium can be reached in a matter of minutes.

Nervión is not one of the most popular areas among those who visit Seville, due to its relative distance from the main attractions of the city. However, it is a good area for football lovers or for those looking for cheaper accommodation options.

Accommodation costs in Nervión are usually lower compared to the rest of the city, except during football seasons, when establishments receive a crowd of devoted fans.