Genteel Home Recaredo

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Genteel Home Recaredo? The name actually makes sense once you’re inside – there’s something genuinely refined about this place without being stuffy. It’s tucked into this narrow street in Nervión that honestly, I walked past twice before spotting the entrance. Calle Recaredo is one of those quiet residential streets where locals actually live, not just where tourists stumble around looking for tapas bars.

The thing about staying in Nervión is you’re properly in Seville but not drowning in the crowds that swamp Santa Cruz. I mean, you can still get to the cathedral in about fifteen minutes on foot, but you’ll sleep through the night without drunk tour groups singing outside your window. The neighborhood has this lived-in feel – there’s a little grocery store two doors down where the owner will remember your face by day three, and this café around the corner that does café con leche exactly right. What really sold me on the location though was discovering you can walk to the Metropol Parasol (those wooden mushroom things) in maybe ten minutes, and the route takes you through some lovely residential streets where you’ll see actual Sevillanos going about their day.

Inside, well – the 4-star rating isn’t inflated marketing nonsense. The rooms have this warm, homey elegance that feels deliberate without trying too hard. Mine had these gorgeous traditional tiles in the bathroom and honestly, the bed was fantastic. You know how hotel beds are usually either too soft or feel like sleeping on cardboard? This was actually comfortable. The air conditioning works properly too, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how many places get this wrong in Andalusian summers. I stayed in July and never once woke up sweating or shivering.

Check-in was refreshingly personal – the staff actually seemed to care about making recommendations rather than just handing over keys. They steered me toward this incredible little restaurant about three blocks away that I never would’ve found otherwise. There’s something to be said for a place where the people working there genuinely know their neighborhood. Parking can be a bit tricky on the street (like everywhere in Seville’s older areas), but they helped sort that out too.

The common areas have character without feeling like a museum – comfortable seating where you might actually want to sit with a book, decent lighting, none of that sterile hotel lobby atmosphere. Breakfast was solid, nothing revolutionary but fresh and local. Spanish tortilla, good jamón, proper coffee, fresh fruit that actually tasted like fruit.

Look, an 8.6 rating might sound generous until you stay here and realize it’s probably accurate. This isn’t the kind of place you’ll be posting Instagram shots of infinity pools or gold-plated bathroom fixtures. What it is, though, is genuinely comfortable, thoughtfully run, and perfectly positioned for experiencing Seville like someone who lives there rather than just passing through. If you want to feel like you’ve got a proper base in the city rather than just a place to crash between tourist sites, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $115. Studio without terrace with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $117. No terrace One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $117. No terrace one-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $120. Studio without terrace with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $128. No terrace one-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $141. Studio with Terrace with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $142. One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $164. No terrace Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $164. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Patio with 1 double bed, 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $172. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace with 2 × 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $178. Duplex Two-Bedroom with Terrace with 2 single beds, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $210. Three-Bedroom Apartment with patio with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 single bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Gerda from Lithuania – 12 June 2025 (9/10)

  Everything was very comfortable, convinient, clean.

• Sertic from Portugal – 10 June 2025 (8/10)

  Great location. Apartment had great amenities – fully equipped kitchen, aircon, etc. Welcome pack was nice 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Apartment had a bit of a smell.

• Jennifer from United States – 5 June 2025 (9/10)

  The apartment was clean, close to everything and very comfortable. Lovely touches of starter kitchen supplies and bathroom products. Everything you could need for a late arrival and a cup of tea.

• Darren from United Kingdom – 26 May 2025 (8/10)

  A nice modern and clean apartment that was 15 minutes walk from the main attractions. A convenient small supermarket is located across the road which was perfect for breakfast. There was an issue with the toilet flush and this was fixed very quickly due to great communication with the accommodation host. I would recommend this place, we were a family of 4.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Dianne from Australia – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  Nice interior decorated well. Comfy bed and well equipped. Staff were very attentive and promptly replied to my messages with helpful answers and suggestions.
  
  What could be improved: It was about a 15 minute walk to the centre where the main shopping and restaurants were. But this turned out to be ok for us as we enjoyed the exercise and it gave us the opportunity to see more of the area than we would have otherwise.

• Mustafa from Netherlands – 17 April 2025 (9/10)

  This flat is one of the pleasant ones that I have stayed. Single-use detergent, dishcloth, kitchen sponge and others are tactful. So clean.
  
  What could be improved: Just a complaint, there was a drain smell.

• Nick from Spain – 28 March 2025 (9/10)

  The location is excellent and this is a very comfortable apartment
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Dragan from Spain – 25 March 2025 (9/10)

  Very well equipped, nice and spacious rooms . The location its good for either walking in town or going to the train station. There are plenty of nice cafes and bars on the street .

• Ray from United Kingdom – 15 March 2025 (9/10)

  A modern clean apartment, very well equipped. Good location, a 12 minute walk from the monument area with good cafe nearby for breakfast. Clear entry instructions on our arrival. Thanks to Cristina at Genteel for checking everything was ok with us.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Gregory from United States – 2 March 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely, clean, centrally located
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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