Alohamundi Francos II

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked down Calle Francos – I mean, it’s right in the thick of Seville’s old town where you usually get either tourist traps or places that haven’t been updated since Franco was actually in power. But Alohamundi Francos II surprised me in the best way. The moment you step inside, there’s this immediate sense of calm that’s pretty remarkable considering you’re literally surrounded by some of the busiest tapas bars and shops in the city. The lobby has this understated elegance – nothing flashy, just really thoughtful touches that make you feel like someone actually cares about the details here.

What really got me was how they’ve managed to soundproof the place. You know how old buildings in Spanish city centers can be – thin walls, street noise until 3 AM, the works. Well, somehow they’ve figured it out because even though there’s a constant hum of activity just outside (which is actually part of the charm), your room stays surprisingly quiet. The staff genuinely knows their stuff too – not just the usual “turn right at the cathedral” directions, but real insider knowledge. They pointed me toward this tiny ceramics shop tucked behind Plaza del Salvador that I never would’ve found otherwise, and warned me that the nearby Calle Sierpes gets absolutely mobbed around 8 PM when everyone’s doing their evening stroll. The rooms themselves feel authentically Sevillan without being kitschy – you get those beautiful traditional tiles and wrought iron details, but everything actually works properly (the air conditioning was a godsend during my July visit).

Here’s the thing that really sealed it for me: the location is just perfect for how people actually experience Seville. You’re a three-minute walk from the cathedral, sure, but more importantly you’re right in the middle of the real tapas scene. El Rinconcillo – supposedly the oldest bar in Seville – is practically next door, and you can easily bar-hop your way through the entire Alfalfa neighborhood without ever needing a taxi. The morning light hits the narrow street just right around 9 AM, creating these gorgeous shadows on the building facades that make you understand why painters have been obsessed with this city for centuries. I also appreciated that they don’t oversell themselves – it’s a solid 4-star place that delivers exactly what it promises without trying to be something it’s not. The 8.9 rating makes total sense when you stay there; it’s the kind of place where all the small things just work smoothly, from check-in to recommendations to having extra towels without asking. If you want to be in the heart of old Seville but still get a decent night’s sleep and feel like you’re staying somewhere with character rather than a generic hotel chain, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $109. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Charlotte from Belgium – 28 April 2024 (9/10)

  Excellent location, clean & lovely apartment

• Inmaculada from Spain – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  El alojamiento está muy limpio y muy bien ubicado para poder moverte por el centro de Sevilla andando a todos los sitios.
  
  What could be improved: Nada

• Ana from Argentina – 2 March 2025 (9/10)

  El departamento está en un lugar estrategicamente ubicado, a 2 pasos de todo! Es un departamento sumamente cómodo grande y bien distribuido, en un edificio histórico con ascensor.
  Tiene todo lo necesario para pasar unos días sumamente agradables.
  El anfitrión estuvo en permanente contacto, tanto para facilitarnos el ingreso, como atento a todas las necesidades que fueron surgiendo.
  Destaco sobre todo la gentileza que tuvieran en el manejo del horario de ingreso y salida.
  las camas son sumamente cómodas y la cocina está muy bien equipada incluso tiene lavarropas.

• Laura from Italy – 25 February 2025 (9/10)

  Facile accesso, in pieno centro, ma con affaccio sul portico quindi super silenzioso e riservato.
  
  What could be improved: Consiglio solo di sistemare la porta principale e la porta del bagno. Per il resto, tutto perfetto

• Paula from Spain – 26 January 2025 (8/10)

  Ubicación perfecta. Habitaciones completas, sofá muy cómodo. Muy buena comunicación.
  
  What could be improved: El calentador de agua no va muy bien. En la cocina quizás iría bien algo más de equipamiento como manoplas para el horno y trapos.

• Amine from Morocco – 24 August 2024 (9/10)

  L hote est très compréhensif et très serviable

• Manuel from Spain – 2 June 2024 (9/10)

  La ubicación, la completa equipación y el fácil acceso por su previa explicación. Y la tranquilidad del lugar a pesar de que estás en el mismo centro.
  Genial
  
  What could be improved: Habría que cambiar bañera por plato ducha y concertar con un parking cercano. La habitación con cama doble algo pequeña

• Ramón from Spain – 10 March 2024 (9/10)

  La ubicación

• Fannym from France – 1 March 2024 (9/10)

  Le logement est top, propre, bien équipé et bien agencé
  Équipement bébé ( lit parapluie chaise haute ) sur place
  L'emplacement est idéal en plein cœur de la ville
  Je conseille vivement
  
  What could be improved: Le lit moyennement confortable

• Cinzia from Italy – 26 April 2025 (8/10)

  Ottima la posizione anche se durante la Settimana Santa passano le processioni ed abbiamo spesso dovuto attendere per rientrare
  
  What could be improved: Il bidet aveva il rubinetto non fissato e la lavastoviglie non funzionava. Lo abbiamo segnalato e visto che i gestori sembrano attenti alle segnalazioni spero sia stato risolto.

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