Abades Giralda Deluxe by Valcambre

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about Seville? Everyone obsesses over staying near the cathedral, but honestly, the real magic happens when you duck into those narrow side streets where locals actually live. That’s exactly where you’ll find Abades Giralda Deluxe – tucked away on Calle Abades like some kind of well-kept secret that somehow earned a 9.2 rating without trying too hard.

I mean, the location alone is pretty ridiculous. You’re literally a two-minute stumble from the Giralda tower (hence the name, I guess), but you’re on this quiet little street that most tourists completely miss. The building itself has that perfectly weathered Sevillian look – you know, the kind where you can’t tell if it’s 200 or 400 years old, and honestly, it doesn’t matter because it just works. Walking in, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually thought about the details. The lobby isn’t trying to impress you with marble and chandeliers; instead, it’s got this warm, almost residential feel with traditional tiles and ironwork that feels authentic rather than theme-park Spanish.

The rooms – well, they’re what you’d hope for in a four-star place, but with some genuine character. Mine had these original wooden shutters that actually blocked out the morning light (crucial for those late flamenco nights), and the bathroom had proper water pressure, which honestly can be hit-or-miss in these historic buildings. What really got me was the attention to soundproofing. Calle Abades gets its share of evening foot traffic, especially when people are wandering between the cathedral area and the Santa Cruz neighborhood, but inside? Pretty peaceful. The air conditioning actually works too, which – trust me – matters a lot during those brutal July afternoons when Seville turns into an actual oven.

Here’s the thing about this part of town that I love: you’re close enough to all the major sites that you could literally see the cathedral from some of the upper floor windows, but you’re also surrounded by places where locals actually eat and drink. There’s this tiny tapas bar around the corner on Calle Mateos Gago that doesn’t even have a proper sign, and a little grocery store two blocks down where you can grab water and snacks without paying tourist prices. The staff seemed to know all these spots too – not in that rehearsed concierge way, but like they actually live in the neighborhood and have opinions about where to get the best jamón.

Parking’s always a nightmare in this part of Seville (fair warning), but they can arrange something nearby, and honestly, once you’re settled in, you won’t need a car anyway. Everything’s walkable, and when it gets too hot, you can just pop back to your room for a siesta like a proper Sevillano. The whole experience feels less like staying in a hotel and more like borrowing a friend’s really nice apartment in the best possible location – which, now that I think about it, might be exactly what they were going for.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $309. Apartment with 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Karin from United Kingdom – 2 May 2025 (8/10)

  Apartment was lovely, lots of stairs! Fabulous location. All queries answered quickly.

• George from Australia – 18 December 2024 (10/10)

  Super location (next to cathedral, main castle and restaurants, excellent staff (Nahia checked us in and was a pleasure), very clean and generally great apartment with lots of character and charm.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really. Staircase to upstairs bedroom are a little steep and would not suit an elderly couple but they were fine for us.

• Louise from Ireland – 16 December 2024 (10/10)

  perfect location, right beside cathedral. very clean apartment. Nuria our host was excellent.
  
  What could be improved: maybe provide a welcome pack e.g. water, coffee, milk etc.

• Norma from United Kingdom – 7 December 2024 (10/10)

  Fantastic location! Very spacious and every amenity available, good wi fi reception , comfortable beds , well equipped kitchen. In fact perfect in every aspect!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing !

• Grant from United Kingdom – 23 November 2024 (10/10)

  Great location. Can walk everywhere.
  
  What could be improved: Very close to bars and restaurants so some noise

• Stephanie from United States – 5 November 2024 (9/10)

  The location was perfect, and the apartment was very comfortable. Checked all the boxes.
  
  What could be improved: It would have been nice to have more supplies in the apartment: laundry detergent, a couple of kitchen things like oil and salt and pepper, etc.

• Vessela from Bulgaria – 6 September 2024 (9/10)

  Perfect location, steps away from the Cathedral. Very high ceilings on the first floor, comfortable and big living room. Very clean. Beautiful and characteristic entrance to the apartment. Bedroom on the first floor is with two separate beds, while main bedroom is on the second, each one with its own bathroom. We have enjoyed our stay here!
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great! Just to keep in mind that there are stairs to the second floor, where the main bedroom is.

• Michael from United States – 1 May 2024 (9/10)

  The location of this apartment is fantastic! We could walk out the door and be at the cathedral in 2 minutes. Many excellent restaurants close by.

• Ib from United Kingdom – 11 March 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent location, huge apartment, great views from terraces, great location to come and go from, lovely restaurants nearby and all attractions nearby within easy walking distance

• Berenice from Ireland – 27 October 2023 (8/10)

  Fantastic location very close to the Cathedral. Restaurants and bars just outside the apartment. Walking distance to all the main attractions. Highly recommended 👌

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