Brand new charming apartment next to the river

Hotel Description

You know what hit me first about this place? The moment I stepped onto Calle Fortaleza, I could actually hear the Guadalquivir flowing just steps away – and in a city like Seville, that’s honestly pretty rare. This apartment sits right in the heart of Triana, which locals will tell you is the real soul of the city, and after staying here, I get why they’re so protective of their neighborhood.

The space itself feels genuinely new – I mean, everything from the fixtures to the floors has that fresh, untouched quality that makes you think you might be among the first guests. But here’s the thing that really got me: whoever designed this place actually understands how people live. The kitchen isn’t just for show (you can actually cook a proper meal), and the windows are positioned so you catch these amazing glimpses of the river without dealing with the tourist crowds that swarm the other side. The owner clearly knows Triana because they’ve managed to snag a spot that’s walking distance to the Saturday market on Calle San Jacinto – which, honestly, is where you want to be buying your jamón and cheese anyway.

What I loved most was how quiet it gets at night, especially considering you’re literally a ten-minute walk from the Cathedral. Triana has this rhythm where things wind down after dinner, unlike the chaos across the river in Santa Cruz. You’ll hear the occasional clip-clop of horse carriages heading back from tours, but it’s more charming than disruptive. The apartment faces away from the main drag, so you’re not dealing with late-night bar noise – though if you want that energy, Betis street is right there along the waterfront. I actually found myself sitting by the window most mornings with coffee, watching locals head to work while tourists were still figuring out their maps. The building’s entrance is tucked away enough that you feel like you’ve discovered something, but not so hidden that your taxi driver will get lost (trust me, this matters in Seville’s narrow streets).

One small thing – and this is more observation than complaint – the shower pressure is decent but not amazing, which seems pretty standard for these historic neighborhoods. The trade-off is worth it though, because you’re getting authentic Triana living without the tourist markup. Plus, the whole place stays surprisingly cool even during those brutal July afternoons, and I never did figure out if that was the thick walls or just good positioning. Either way, it worked.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $108. Apartment with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Janet from Spain – 7 February 2025 (9/10)

  Was in a nice quiet rd but easy access to everywhere
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Evangelos from Greece – 30 January 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable apartment! Very close to the river and easy to access
  
  What could be improved: No wifi connection

• Peter from United Kingdom – 13 June 2024 (9/10)

  Very good apartment in great location. The hosts were fantastic – flexible and very good communicators, and we really appreciated their helpfulness
  
  What could be improved: N/a

• Marcela from Czech Republic – 27 May 2024 (9/10)

  Pleasant, comfortable and spacious apartment. Cleanliness great. 2 functional bathrooms. Pleasant host. Quiet place without night noise. About 10 minutes on foot to the center over the bridge.
  
  What could be improved: There were no instructions for the coffee machine, I couldn't make coffee. There was a wifi connection, but it didn't work for me and I had to connect to my roommates' data.

• Jay from United States – 4 April 2024 (9/10)

  Perfect Location, out of the crowded and noisy city center but very close to whatever you are looking for in Seville.

• Donna from Canada – 18 October 2023 (9/10)

  Great location. Great stay
  
  What could be improved: Loved it all

• Jacquie from United Kingdom – 27 September 2023 (9/10)

  Fantastic location for everything central. Owners were so accommodating for early check in and late check out. Clean.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Martha from United States – 15 June 2023 (9/10)

  The apartment was very clean and really near great restaurants, the Guadalquivir river and Seville downtown.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe kitchen appliances need to be renewed.

• Timothy from United States – 4 June 2023 (9/10)

  Location was good. Rooms were clean kitchen was everything we needed
  
  What could be improved: Everything was good except we nearly ran out of toilet paper in two days

• Wendy from Australia – 20 May 2023 (8/10)

  The location was fantastic and the size of the apartment was perfect for 2 couples
  
  What could be improved: We thought there could have been some essentials provided such as tea, coffee, sugar, milk, salt, pepper, – just to get the stay underway and not have to purchase these items.

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