How to Find Cheap Hotels In Seville, Spain

Seville is the capital of the region of Andalucia in Southern Spain. One of the largest cities in the country, it is also its cultural heart. Seville is famous for flamenco dancing, among other things.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Get to Know Seville

1. Pack appropriately. Typical of this region of Spain, Seville is classified as Mediterranean in climate. The city is known for its hot summers with temperatures averaging around 79 degrees F. Winter months are mild with temperatures averaging around 54 degrees F.

2. Take in a bullfight at Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza for an authentic Seville experience. Be prepared for the fact that the bull is always killed at the end of the fight, though.

Choose Accommodations in Seville

3. To book accommodations, contact Spain Turismo at 011 ([phone] 991 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

4. Consider staying in one of the many hostels in Seville that cater to budget travelers and backpackers. Rooms in hostels are cheaper than hotel rooms, and some feature ensuite bathrooms. Most are located within walking distance of major tourist attractions like the Cathedral and Giralda.

5. Stay in a local hotel. Seville has a number of hotels that can be considered reasonable in price (less than $150 per night), and a number of them serve breakfast.

6. Consider staying in a pension in the area known as the Old Jewish Quarter for cheap accommodations. Pensions are cozy, mostly family-owned and much cheaper than hotels.

Get to and Around Seville

7. Fly into San Pablo International Airport, which has flights to and from most major European and Spanish cities. The airport is 10 kilometers from Seville's city center.

8. Take the train to Seville. Several routes connect at Seville's Santa Justa Train Station. You can also take the AVE, a high-speed train that goes from Seville to Madrid in less than 3 hours, although the fare is not cheap.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Visit Seville during Easter week to witness the city's world-famous processions, which feature marchers in hooded robes and conical hats.
• Visit just after Easter week to experience Feria de Abril, a week-long party in the streets.
• Rooms book up fast during Holy Week and Feria de Abril as many tourists flock to the area. Make your reservations early, and expect to pay a premium.
• The penitential robes worn during Easter week processions were inspired by the Spanish Inquisition, but were later adopted by the Ku Klux Klan and may appear offensive to Americans.