Casa Puerta de Santa Cruz

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Casa Puerta de Santa Cruz? The moment you step inside from Calle Cano y Cueto, it’s like someone hit the mute button on Seville’s bustling streets. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from the Cathedral – I could see the Giralda tower from my room window – but somehow this place feels like a peaceful refuge tucked away from all the tourist chaos. The building itself is this beautifully restored traditional house, and honestly, walking through those heavy wooden doors feels like you’re entering someone’s elegant private home rather than a hotel. The staff actually remembers your name after the first day, which sounds small but makes such a difference when you’re dragging yourself back after hours of wandering through the Alcázar gardens.

What really sets this place apart is how it nails that sweet spot between location and tranquility. You’re right in the heart of Barrio Santa Cruz – literally, you can stumble out the front door and get lost in those maze-like streets full of orange trees and hidden plazas. But here’s the thing most hotels in this area can’t manage: the rooms are genuinely quiet at night. I stayed there during Semana Santa (probably not my smartest move timing-wise), and while the processions were passing just streets away, I could actually sleep. The courtyard design really works – it’s got that classic Andalusian setup with the central patio that somehow keeps the sound out while letting in this gorgeous natural light during the day.

The rooms themselves feel authentically Sevillian without being over-the-top themed, if that makes sense. Mine had these beautiful tile floors that stayed cool even in the afternoon heat, and the bathroom was surprisingly spacious for such an old building. Actually, the whole place manages to blend modern comfort with historic charm without making you feel like you’re sleeping in a museum. Breakfast happens in this lovely interior courtyard, and while it’s not a massive buffet spread, everything’s fresh and there’s definitely enough to fuel a day of sightseeing. Fair warning though – parking can be a bit of a nightmare in this part of town, but the hotel staff will point you toward the nearest garage and honestly, you won’t need a car once you’re settled in. Everything worth seeing is either walkable or a quick metro ride away. At that 8.9 rating, it’s clearly not just me who thinks this place gets the balance right between authentic Seville charm and actual comfort.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $239. Three-Bedroom House with 3 × 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $239. Three-Bedroom House with 2 × 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Eugene from United Kingdom – 2 May 2024 (9/10)

  Tidy good design clean well equipped
  
  What could be improved: Faint smell of drains in upper floor bathrooms

• Stephen from United Kingdom – 25 April 2023 (9/10)

  Good All Round Accommodation
  
  What could be improved: Air Conditioning no controls, and TV remote not working

• Celia from Spain – 23 June 2022 (9/10)

  location , space

• Wai from Hong Kong – 12 October 2024 (8/10)

  I like the place as it is close to every site. Very convenient.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Carolyn from Ireland – 11 November 2024 (8/10)

  Good size and good location
  
  What could be improved: Slightly dated property.

• Ollie from United Kingdom – 6 June 2025 (6/10)

  Superb location. Clean and tidy and a super helpful host.
  
  What could be improved: Air conditioning was poor and did't work well. 40C meant that the apartment was particularly unpleasant. Property is dated, but clean.

• Iago from Spain – 27 May 2025 (9/10)

  Todo perfecto, limpio y con todas las comodidades. El propietario nos aportó mucha información sobre lugares que visitar en sevilla y donde comer, se preocupó en todo momento por nosotros

• Ana from Spain – 29 April 2025 (9/10)

  Apartamento muy lindo, cómodo y muy bien ubicado.

• Florence from France – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

  Très bel appartement, très propre, spacieux, agréable et lumineux, très bien placé, proche de tout, séjour/salon convivial.

• Gérard from France – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  Très bon rapport qualité prix
  
  What could be improved: tout était bien

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