La Francesa Galera

Hotel Description

Honestly, I walked past La Francesa Galera three times before I realized this was actually my hotel – the entrance on Calle Galera is so understated you’d think it was just another old Sevillian townhouse. Which, I mean, it basically is, except they’ve turned it into something pretty special inside.

The thing about staying in Seville’s old town is that you’re literally living inside history, and this place gets that balance right between respecting the bones of the building and giving you everything you actually need. The rooms have these gorgeous original tiles (I spent way too much time photographing the patterns) and thick walls that keep things surprisingly quiet, even though you’re basically in the heart of everything. You know what I loved? The little details they didn’t have to do – like the way they’ve restored the original shutters so they actually work, not just for show. And the bathrooms, well, they’re compact but someone clearly thought about how a real person would use the space. The shower pressure is excellent, which honestly makes up for a lot.

Location-wise, you’re going to love this or find it slightly overwhelming, depending on your travel style. Plaza de Armas is literally around the corner – I could hear the rumble of buses in the morning, but it wasn’t annoying, more like a gentle reminder that the city was waking up. The Cathedral is maybe a seven-minute walk, but here’s the thing locals know: take Calle Alemanes instead of the main drag and you’ll avoid most of the tour groups. There’s this tiny bar called El Rinconcillo just two streets over (it’s supposedly the oldest bar in Seville, though every city claims that about something) where the tortilla española is ridiculously good. The hotel staff actually recommended it when I asked about breakfast alternatives – their continental spread is fine, but when you’re in Andalusia, you want the real stuff.

I’ll be honest, parking is going to be a headache if you’re driving. The streets here weren’t designed for cars, and the hotel doesn’t have its own garage. But the front desk guy was incredibly helpful about finding nearby lots, and honestly, once you’re settled in, you won’t want to drive anywhere anyway. Everything worth seeing is walkable, and the Metrocentro tram stops are close if you need to venture further out. The Wi-Fi actually works well throughout the building (I worked from the tiny lobby area one morning and had no issues), and the air conditioning keeps up with Seville’s brutal summer heat, which is saying something.

What really sold me on this place was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about Seville itself – not just getting you checked in and out. They have this small collection of local artisan products in the lobby, and when I mentioned I was looking for good olive oil to take home, the receptionist drew me a little map to her favorite shop in Triana. That’s the kind of thing you remember long after you’ve forgotten whether the towels were fluffy enough (they were, by the way). For a four-star place, it punches above its weight because it feels authentically Sevillian rather than generically international.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $177. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Thomas from United States – 3 April 2025 (8/10)

  Location and amount of space for 4 folks
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. A couple of small nit issues but host resolved them immediately and communicated with us very well

• Nadine from Gibraltar – 27 March 2025 (8/10)

  The apartment was in a great location, very clean and comfortable. The host was very helpful. We would definitely return.

• Robyn from United Kingdom – 5 January 2025 (8/10)

  It was absolutely awesome.
  Perfect location. Amazing set up with the parking.
  Cannot fault it!!!
  
  What could be improved: Absolutely NOTHING!

• Sophie from United Kingdom – 3 December 2024 (8/10)

  Spacious and good equipped, very well located about 10 min walk from the Cathedral. we liked also the fact that there was a bit of coffee and tea etc.. in the flat. Everything was very clear
  
  What could be improved: Bathroom shower a bit small but it was really good pressure of water so really not much to fault it

• Ariel from United States – 9 October 2024 (8/10)

  The location was fantastic, it was clean and the owner was super kind and accommodating!
  
  What could be improved: The noise. Unfortunately through no fault of the owners, there was construction constantly all day long on the upper floor. Also, you can hear literally everything and everyone from the front bedroom. My suggestion would be to stay in the back, larger room for peace and quiet .

• Martin from Slovakia – 3 March 2025 (9/10)

  We liked the location – very close to the city center and in a side street that was rather quiet in the evenings and at nights. We appreciated that there were two double beds, as our mid-teen kids both require a regular-size bed. And the beds were super comfortable, never slept so well on a holiday, which is a huge plus and deserves a 9+. The instructions from the host were very clear and it is rather a pity there was no chance to meet in peron, but the host was available both on the phone and WhatsApp.
  
  What could be improved: We think the bathroom could do with a refurbishment, which is the only reason we do not rate this apartment with 9+.

• Sandra from France – 15 May 2025 (8/10)

  Logement bien situé, bien équipé et confortable.
  Explication bien détaillée pour y accéder ainsi que le parking.

• Maurice from Netherlands – 2 May 2025 (8/10)

  Het ligt midden in het centrum, op loopafstand van oude centrum.
  Leuke wijk. Goede uitleg van de host. Parkeren erbij dus heel fijn.

• Carles from Spain – 16 March 2025 (8/10)

  En pleno centro, una planta baja muy tranquila y bien equipada. Tiene una mini galeria donde poner a secar ropa. Camas muy cómodas.
  
  What could be improved: En la cocina podría haber un mínimo de aceite, vinagre, azucar…para solventar las primeras necesidades a la llegada.

• Marina from Russia – 9 March 2025 (8/10)

  Отличный номер, который превзошел наши ожидания! Мы чувствовали себя как дома – приятная атмосфера со всеми удобствами. Хозяин предусмотрел все до мельчайших деталей. Все в доме обустроено со вкусом и с любовью. Особенно мне понравилась постель – супер-комфортная! Мы прекрасно провели время в уютной обстановке! Парковка рядом, стоимость входит в проживание. Хозяин очень доброжелательный , порекомендовал супер места для ужина и пр. Все инструкции подробно описаны в высланных инструкциях, с которыми я рекомендую ознакомиться заранее. Спасибо, уважаемый Антонио – ваш номер один из лучших!

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