Book a hotel in Seville for your next holiday this summer on Likibu. If you don’t want to break the bank, look for a holiday rental or Airbnb to stay in. Seville is a diverse and buzzing town with plenty of activities and sights for everyone to enjoy, so book your accommodation in Seville now!
Find an Airbnb in Seville, watch Flamenco Dancing and Bullfights
Rent a villa in Seville to have ample space and comfort on your next holiday with Likibu. Its well-known historic centre, a colossal Gothic cathedral, is a mesmerising mix of magnificent Mudéjar palaces, winding medieval lanes and baroque churches. Either stay in a city apartment or perhaps an Airbnb in Seville to be in the centre of the city and all its attractions. While the Sevillians are well-known for their wit and sparkle, the city itself is prominent for its vitality. It is the largest town in Southern S??in, th? ?it? ?f C?rm?n, Don Ju?n ?nd Figaro.
Best Time to Visit
For the best experience without a doubt, you must visit in Easter time, Semana Santa. Schedule your journey for the April fair, immediately after Easter. We'd recommend booking your accommodation well in advance as things get booked very quickly during this holiday. Summers in Seville run from May - September with temperatures hitting 38°C. Temperatures in the winter can drop to about 11°C with sunny spells, so Seville is a great destination to visit all year round.
How to get to Seville?
Many flights arrive at Seville from several European cities, including Madrid, Bristol, Dublin, Liverpool, Amsterdam, Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Brussels, Frankfurt, UK London Stansted and Gatwick.
While the best way of travel in Spain is often actually train or bus rather than a domestic flight, journey from other places in Europe will be easiest reached by plane, and there are a few airlines such as Easyjet and Ryanair that operate daily flights to Seville airport from UK to all around Europe.
On your arrival to the airport the local metro there takes you straight to Plaza de Armas, Seville's central bus station. The bus leaves every 30 minutes, and the travel time is around 30 minutes. Tickets are 4 euros and can be bought on board the bus. Alternatively, you can hire a taxi. It costs a flat rate of 25 euros.
How to get around in Seville**:**
Bus
The cities bus is very widespread, and it is the most preferred method used by the locals. At most stops, you will find NFC service points where you can see waiting times on your mobile along with all types of information about the city. There are also big screens displaying information on the arrival times of the next bus.
Metro
Seville has one large metro line. The new, extensive and modern light metro crosses the city from East to West (connecting with the metropolitan areas).
The Metrocentro is the surface type of the metro, which will assist you to reach the very heart of Seville: its monumental location. The track itself is an impressive tourist path.
Taxi
Taxis in Seville are easily accessible and recognisable: they are white in colour with a yellow diagonal stripe on the side. The green light shows that the taxi is available, so flagging one down is the best way to get their attention!
Where to stay in Seville:
El Arenas and the City Centre
The good thing is that these three central neighbourhoods are right next to each other in a row and imminently walkable, all three are very suitable for sightseeing and what's more, Seville holiday apartments and holidays lettings are on every corner and reasonably priced compared to many Spanish cities. Staying in the city centre is particularly excellent for accessing the major attractions: The Cathedral and the Alcazar.
Barrio Santa Cruz
Barrio Santa Cruz is one of the greatest places in Seville for families because it's a very walkable neighbourhood, with fun activities for kids, such as horse-drawn carriage drives and the gardens of the Alcazar. The city centre as well is very pedestrian friendly and has good family-friendly holiday apartments and is nearer on foot to the Isla Magica theme park. If you are looking for a place to stay for a couple's getaway or honeymoon, Barrio Santa Cruz is hard to beat for its natural silence plus you'll get a choice of quirky holiday rentals and airbnbs in this spot.
Macarena and Triana
There is not a single best area in Seville for nightlife but test the waters in Macarena, Triana, Centre, and Barrio Santa Cruz. Dynamic pockets of nightlife dot the historical centre of the city, as well as Triana. Triana is very much a local scene, with lively and buoyant tapas bars open for everyone until the early hours of the morning, especially along Calle Betis. You'll find many apartments to rent in this neighbourhood making it popular with the young crowd. Triana is famous for its down-to-earth lively tapas bars where traditional local dishes are beautifully executed. Simply search ‘TripAdvisor' for Seville restaurants to see the fantastic food scene that the city has.
What to do in Seville?
Visit the Barrio Santa Cruz
One of the most striking barrios (neighbourhoods) in all of Spain.
Climb the Giralda Tower
Once a tower of a mosque that stood on the site before, this tower now has become part of the cathedral. Climb up the Giralda Tower to find amazing views of the city and admire the beautiful gothic architecture.
Seville Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary, also known as Seville Cathedral is a large Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral in Seville. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and features the tomb of Columbus. Visit the Cathedral for a peaceful and wholesome experience.
Bullfighting
You do not have to watch a bullfight: if you have interest in the history of bullfighting or want to know more about its origin, visit the bullfighting museum at the bullring. The Real Maestranza de Caballeria is the oldest bullring in Spain. Bullfights take place here during the April Fair, one of the most famous bullfighting festivals in the world!
Flamenco Show
Seville is the most renowned city in Spain for Flamenco so many visitors come here specially to watch the dance. Go to Los Gallos to see Flamenco in a historic renovated home with incredible shows of singing, dancing and guitar as well as good cocktails!