AvantiStays Ribera

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked down Calle Salado to find AvantiStays Ribera – it’s one of those narrow Triana streets that feels almost residential until you suddenly stumble upon something special. But this place? It completely caught me off guard in the best way possible.

What you need to know about this spot is that it sits right in the heart of Triana, which means you’re actually staying where Sevillanos live their daily lives, not in some touristy bubble across the river. I mean, you can walk to the famous Mercado de Triana in about five minutes – and trust me, you’ll want to grab breakfast there at least once because the local vendors actually remember your face after a day or two. The thing about AvantiStays Ribera is that it feels like someone took a traditional Andalusian building and updated it without losing any of its soul. The rooms have this perfect balance of modern comfort (thank god for good air conditioning in Seville summers) and authentic character. You know what I really appreciated? The sound insulation is actually decent, which matters when you’re on a narrow street where locals chat outside their doorways until late – it’s charming, but you still want to sleep.

The staff here genuinely seem to care about what you’re doing in Seville, not in that scripted hotel way, but more like they want you to discover their neighborhood properly. They’ll tell you which tapas bars get too crowded with tourists (avoid the ones closest to the bridge, honestly) and which ceramic workshops in Triana are worth visiting if you’re into that sort of thing. One evening, the front desk guy – I think his name was Carlos – actually drew me a little map showing the best route to walk along the Guadalquivir at sunset, including where to stop for a drink that wouldn’t cost me a fortune. The location really is something special though. You’re close enough to cross the Puente de Isabel II and be in the cathedral area within ten minutes, but far enough into Triana that you feel like you’re experiencing real Seville life. I loved hearing the morning sounds – people heading to work, shop owners opening up, the distant sound of flamenco guitar drifting from someone’s window. And parking, if you’re driving, is actually manageable in this area compared to the city center (though I’d still recommend walking everywhere once you’re settled). The whole experience just felt… right, you know? Like staying with friends who happen to live in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Spain.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $104. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Jesús from Spain – 10 June 2025 (10/10)

  Estaba todo perfecto, limpieza, ubicación, decoración, trato perfecto y con todas la facilidades posibles, todo tipo de utensilios que no faltaba de nada, en definitiva un sitio 10/10

• Thomas from France – 11 May 2025 (10/10)

  Emplacement central dans Séville , proximité du métro. Appartement très bien équipé et comminication parfaite avec Alváro

• Tinalli from Italy – 4 May 2025 (10/10)

  Appartamento in posizione ideale per visitare la città, pulito, luminoso, cucina molto fornita, letto comodo, finestra con vista sulla Cattedrale. Abbiamo lasciato l’auto nel parcheggio a pagamento che si trova molto vicino.

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