10/10 Excellent
Jessica G.
12 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hola, Mundo. Soy Sevilla!
My husband, teenage son and I loved this clean, pretty, and light-filled apartment right on the historic Plaza de Santa Cruz. The location is perfect—very central, and in such a picturesque and interesting neighborhood.
We arrived during Holy Week. It was wonderful to see the Pasos and feel the energy with so many people of all ages in the streets. We were careful to behave respectfully as it is clearly an authentic religious experience, not a show for tourists. The different processions may mean you need to take alternate routes when walking around the city, but if you are able to slow down and appreciate the meaning and beauty of the occasion, I highly recommend it. Hearing and watching the bells ring out from the Giralda on Easter morning was amazing.
As mentioned, the location of the apartment is ideal. The Cathedral and Alcázar are less than a 10 minute walk. For runners/walkers/bikers, the path by the river is excellent and only 10 minutes from the apartment (also recommend the naval museum inside the Torre del Oro). Exploring the Parque María Louisa and Plaza de España was another one of our favorite activities, an easy 15 minute walk from the apartment.
Right across the street from the apartment is the Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos where we went to see the classic folk singing, dancing and guitar playing. It's a small room and both performers and audience thoroughly enjoyed the show together. If you'd like a good view of the city and a movie about the soul of Sevilla, we had a great time at Las Setas which is a giant wooden sculpture with viewpoints. This was also a great spot from which to watch the Holy Week processions.
I won't spend time on restaurants as there is an abundance of top rated places all over the city, and so many right in the neighborhood of Santa Cruz itself that it was hard to choose. Plus, the apartment has a full kitchen, so you can cook in whenever you want.
We took a day trip to Córdoba by train (very easy). The station is a 25 minute walk, which can be a bit far on a hot day with bags, but Cabify worked well to get back and forth.
Overall, we highly recommend Sevilla and this apartment!
Jessica G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
