Seville

Seville covers an area of around 140 km² and is home to approximately 700,000 people. It is the fourth-largest city in Spain, following Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.

Visiting Seville in summer means facing very high temperatures, often ranging from 32 to 40 degrees Celsius, with a heat index that can feel even higher.

A city trip to Seville is much more enjoyable outside the peak season. From October to April, temperatures range between 16 and 26 degrees Celsius, with January being the coldest month. By choosing cooler months, you can explore more of the city while avoiding the crowds. We visited in early November and enjoyed temperatures between 23 and 26 degrees.

The best time to visit Seville is between October and May, when the weather is ideal for sightseeing.

In three full days, you can cover Seville’s main highlights. However, to truly soak in the vibes of this enchanting city, we recommend staying for 4 to 5 days.

If you want to turn your trip into a mini holiday, stay for a week and consider renting a car for two days to explore more of Andalusia.

Most visitors opt for a hotel in the historic centre or the trendy Triana district. hese areas tend to be more expensive, but if you search just outside these neighbourhoods, you’ll find excellent value for money and a more local experience!

We stayed in an apartment near the lively Alameda de Hércules, just a 10-minute walk from the Setas de Sevilla or the Cathedral. Here, you’ll be surrounded by locals instead of tourists, and we can highly recommend this area to anyone.

👉 Check out the apartment on Booking.com.

From Seville Airport, there’s an airport bus to the city centre for €4 per person. Tickets are paid in cash directly to the driver. You can also purchase a return ticket, but note that it’s only valid for one day, making it unsuitable for longer stays.

Use Google Maps to plan your route and check where to get off.

Don’t rely too much on the bus schedules shown on Google Maps—our experience was that buses came more frequently than indicated!

Seville has an efficient public transport network with buses, trams, and a metro. The easiest way to navigate is by using Google Maps, which shows the best routes. A single bus ticket costs €1.40 and can be purchased from the driver—cash only.

Seville is also a very walkable city. Most attractions are close to each other, and wandering through the charming streets is part of the experience!

If you need a taxi, you can opt for an official taxi, Uber, or other ride-hailing services. More details on those are provided later on this page.

Living in Seville is much cheaper compared to many other European cities. Here are some examples from the local food and drink scene:

• Tapas: €3.40 – €5
• Sandwich: €3.40 – €4
• Large beer: €3
• Glass of wine: €2.50 – €3.90
• Soft drink: €1.80
• Small beer: €1.40 – €2

Rooftop bars tend to be more expensive, with a glass of wine costing around €5 and cocktails about €10.

Supermarket Prices in Seville:

• Bottle of white wine: €4
• Estrella beer (can): €0.85
• Red Bull (can): €1.29
• Fanta (can): €0.70
• 5 liters of water: €0.65

Popular attractions like the Cathedral, Real Alcázar, and Setas de Sevilla range between €10 and €15 per person. Flamenco shows cost around €20 – €25 per person.

Clothing is generally cheaper too, especially in Spanish stores like Zara and Mango.

Public Transport: A bus ride costs €1.60. Renting a car through Sunnycars starts at €25 per day, including full insurance.

Flight prices vary greatly. For example, we paid €191 per person from Brussels, including checked baggage, but this can be cheaper or more expensive depending on your flexibility and travel dates.