Palacio Pinello

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of converted palaces across Andalusia, and honestly? Most of them try way too hard to remind you of their fancy history. But Palacio Pinello – tucked right there on Calle Segovias in the heart of Seville’s old quarter – actually gets it right. You walk through those heavy wooden doors and there’s this immediate sense of stepping back in time, but not in that stuffy museum way that makes you afraid to touch anything.

The location is pretty much perfect if you want to really experience Seville rather than just photograph it. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the cathedral (you can actually hear the bells, which sounds romantic until 6 AM mass on Sunday – fair warning), and the whole Jewish quarter spreads out around you with all those winding cobblestone streets that GPS absolutely hates. What I love is that you’re close enough to duck back for an afternoon siesta when the heat gets brutal in summer, but far enough from the main tourist drag that you won’t have groups of cruise ship passengers gathering outside your window at dawn. The staff knows their stuff too – they’ll point you toward the tiny tapas place around the corner on Ximénez de Enciso that doesn’t even have a sign but serves the best montaditos you’ll find outside someone’s grandmother’s kitchen.

The rooms themselves have that authentic Andalusian feel without sacrificing comfort. High ceilings, beautiful tile work, and – this matters more than you’d think – really solid air conditioning that doesn’t sound like a freight train. I mean, the whole building has this lovely restored quality where you can see the historical bones but everything actually works properly. The bathrooms are modern without being jarring, and there’s decent water pressure, which honestly can be hit or miss in these old converted buildings. One thing that surprised me was how quiet it gets at night, even though you’re right in the thick of things. Those thick stone walls really do their job. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle since the old town streets weren’t exactly designed for cars, but the hotel staff will sort you out with nearby options – just don’t expect it to be cheap or particularly close. That’s just Seville for you. The whole experience feels authentically local rather than tourist-packaged, if that makes sense. You’ll end up chatting with other guests over breakfast about the best flamenco shows (skip the obvious ones, by the way) and comparing notes on navigating the maze of streets. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re staying in Seville rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $194. Basic Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $207. Double Room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $240. Deluxe Double Room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $254. Deluxe Triple Room with 3 single beds, 1 single bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $298. Standard Suite with 3 single beds for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $334. Junior Suite with 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $527. Family Two-Bedroom Suite with 3 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed, 1 single bed, 1 double bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Jenny from Australia – 15 June 2025 (9/10)

  Lovely hotel with beautiful courtyard and very pleasant rooms. Excellent central location
  
  What could be improved: Very narrow road difficult if driving but otherwise local traffic can seem to fit.

• Hazel from United Kingdom – 14 June 2025 (9/10)

  It's in the perfect location to visit all the local attractions. The staff were so helpful and friendly and the breakfast was beautiful. The hotel is so peaceful a little oasis to relax after a hectic day sightseeing
  Would highly recommend a visit.
  
  What could be improved: A little difficult to find on foot

• Osama from Qatar – 12 June 2025 (9/10)

  راااااائع جدا انصح به
  
  What could be improved: The coffee tea snack area was super nice

• Lucia from Slovakia – 11 June 2025 (9/10)

  Location was amazing – we wanted to go to Aire Bath for treatment at sunset and it was literally 4 minutes from there. The lady at the reception was so kind and helpful, really an angel.

• Carita from Australia – 31 May 2025 (8/10)

  The location , staff and breakfast were excellent .

• Monica from Netherlands – 31 May 2025 (9/10)

  The staff was very kind and helpful, breakfast was good, the room was very comfortable and clean. The hotel is beautifully decorated and the location was excellent, walking distance from all the main attractions.
  
  What could be improved: We could hear the noise from the street

• Erin from United States – 28 May 2025 (9/10)

  Very romantic, quiet and comfortable hotel.

• Nina from United States – 18 May 2025 (9/10)

  Absolutely perfect!!! The breakfast was lovely and the staff so kind and welcoming!

• Vilma from United States – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location, friendly staff, great breakfast
  
  What could be improved: The room was very comfortable but it could have used a little more lighting

• Helen from United Kingdom – 8 May 2025 (9/10)

  It’s perfect location set in Old Town Seville and the lovely friendly helpful staff.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

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