Private House Cathedral Terrace

Hotel Description

You know what hit me first when I walked up to Private House Cathedral Terrace? The fact that it doesn’t actually feel like a hotel at all. I mean, you’re literally staying in someone’s gorgeous private home on Calle San Diego, which – and this is something you won’t really grasp until you’re there – puts you smack in the heart of the old town but on one of those quieter cobblestone streets that tourists usually miss. The kind of street where locals still hang laundry from their wrought-iron balconies and you can actually have a conversation without shouting over crowds.

The whole setup is honestly pretty brilliant. It’s this beautifully restored Sevillian house that someone clearly put a lot of thought into – you can tell because all the little details actually make sense. The tiles aren’t just pretty, they’re the kind that keep the place cool during those brutal Seville summers (and trust me, if you’re visiting in July or August, you’ll appreciate this). The terrace situation is what really sold me though. Most places in the old town, you’re lucky if you get a tiny balcony, but here you’ve got proper outdoor space where you can actually spread out with your morning coffee. Plus, depending on which room you get, you might catch glimpses of the cathedral towers – hence the name, I suppose.

What I really appreciated was how the owners seem to understand that people want to feel like they’re living in Seville, not just visiting it. The kitchen area is actually functional if you want to grab some jamón and cheese from the market on Calle Feria (about a ten-minute walk, and definitely worth it on Thursday mornings when it’s busiest). The whole place has that lived-in elegance that’s hard to fake – comfortable furniture that’s actually comfortable, not just photogenic, and books on the shelves that someone has clearly read. Honestly, the 9.1 rating makes sense when you stay here because it’s those small touches that add up. The Wi-Fi actually works well enough for video calls, the water pressure is solid, and – this might sound silly but it matters – the coffee maker is decent quality, not one of those terrible pod machines that taste like plastic. I will say parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving, since you’re in the pedestrian zone, but there’s a public garage about five minutes away on Calle Mateos Gago. Just factor that into your budget because parking in Seville’s old town is never cheap. But really, once you’re settled in, you’ll probably end up walking everywhere anyway – the cathedral is literally a three-minute stroll, and you can wander to the Plaza de Armas or catch a sunset along the Guadalquivir without breaking a sweat.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $144. Two-Bedroom House with Terrace with 2 × 1 double bed, 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Zoe from United Kingdom – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location absolutely perfect.
  Lovely roof terrace.
  Lovely chocolates on arrival!
  Kitchen had everything we needed. Good supply of crockery etc.
  Coffee and tea bags were appreciated!
  Take ear plugs for sleeping, but this is to be expected on a small city street😁.
  Would stay here again. Zoe x

• Rosieter from Netherlands – 30 April 2025 (10/10)

  We were in Sevilla for the Holy Week. The owner of the apartment, Antonio, was a great host. He was very helpful and allowed us to drop off our luggage at the apartment before check-in time. He communicated very well, was very helpful, and gave us tips and itineraries for the Holy Week processions. He was also a big help with transportation and transfer services.
  
  The location of the apartment is perfect. It is centrally located and within walking distance to all the tourist destinations of Seville. Several processions passed by the street, so we were lucky to witness the Holy Week processions from nearby.
  
  I highly recommend this apartment, especially if you're in Sevilla for the Semana Santa.
  
  What could be improved: The area was noisy since there are restaurants and bars below the apartment. A lot of people have also converged on the street for the processions, but honestly, the noise didn't bother us. Antonio even advised us to bring earplugs, but we were so tired, we slept well.

• Stuart from United States – 5 April 2025 (10/10)

  The location was central and perfect for exploring the city on foot. Surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants. It’s on a lovely narrow cobblestone street, and just steps away from the breathtaking cathedral. We didn’t find the street overly busy as it’s not a main thoroughfare, and enjoyed the locals and tourists passing by, as well as the clip clopping of the occasional mounted police. The ground floor consists of a kitchen with small dining table, full bathroom, and a bedroom with full bed. Indeed there is the back door of a restaurant directly across the street and you will hear kitchen activity and employees on break from the ground floor bedroom, but it didn’t go that late in our opinion, and honestly added to the charm. These are the sounds in the heart of the city. One could use a white noise app or earplugs if you want to go to bed early, and all windows have solid blackout shutters. The second floor has a small living room with tv and pull out sofa which was quite comfortable to sleep on. Also a bedroom with a full and twin (bunk) bed arrangement. Windows open to the street and we always had them open. The third floor is the outdoor roof deck which was wonderful. We sat in the sun with coffee in the morning and had a drink or two in the early evening. There’s also comfortable furniture which is covered by a roof. There’s a washing machine as well and we did our laundry and hung it to dry in the sun. Our kids enjoyed having their own space to hang out up there. Note that all the stairs are very steep so might be tough for someone with mobility issues, however you could just stay on the first floor. There’s kitchen had everything we needed although we didn’t cook meals. We loved the espresso machine with coffee provided (as well as chocolate and cookies), and we did buy bread,meat,cheese (at prices that are eye-poppingly lower than in the US) and made sandwiches in the panini press.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. Some complained about noise but you are in the middle of the old town and those are the sounds. For every clattering of a dinner plate there is the ringing of church bells and the sounds of happy conversations.

• Karen from United Kingdom – 14 March 2025 (10/10)

  Location amazing! Right in the heart of Seville + many good places to eat + drink immediately on the doorstep. Big property for the price. Both good sized bedrooms with their own bathrooms. Spotlessly clean. Coffee machine with pods + milk creama supplied. Nice terrace although we didn’t use it as the weather was wet. Host very helpful + responsive. Highly recommend, thank you!
  
  What could be improved: Street noise loud but that’s what comes with such a great location. So just take earplugs.

• Rebecca from United States – 22 February 2025 (10/10)

  Location, friendly host, super easy check in process, we enjoyed the roof terrace both evenings, nice to have 2 bathrooms! We'd stay here again.
  
  What could be improved: A bit of street noise, but this is to be expected with the location. (But there are nice black out shutters) Just download a white noise app and you'll be fine.

• 복덩 from South Korea – 21 February 2025 (9/10)

  It's really neat and warm. We liked the marble floor. The location was perfect.
  
  What could be improved: The street in front of the accommodation was vulnerable to power. There was a blackout in the area. Fortunately, the host helped us a lot. So it is irrelevant to the accommodation.

• Tana from United States – 23 October 2024 (8/10)

  Close to cathedral, restaurants. Responsive hosts. Rooftop terrace quite nice and perfect for drying clothes.

• Marie from United States – 11 October 2024 (10/10)

  Very central location from which it was easy to walk to the main tourist attractions in Sevilla. I received clear instructions on how to open the lock box. On the ground floor there is a bedroom with a double bed, a kitchenette and a small full bathroom. On the first floor there is a second bedroom with a bunk bed, (I think double on the bottom and a little smaller bed above it). There is also a small sitting room with large TV and sofa bed next to a larger bathroom. We were three friends so we spread out, one person in each sleeping area. I used the sofa bed and found it to be surprisingly comfortable. On the roof there is a comfortable terrace which we enjoyed at the end of the day. The entire place was spotlessly clean and we appreciated the coffee pods, sugar, cookies and cold water in the fridge when we arrived. We only used the kitchen facilities to store fruit and other things for breakfast but there were pots, utensils and dishes to prepare larger meals.
  
  What could be improved: The back of the restaurant on the other side of the narrow street was a bit noisy at night but we all sleep with ear plugs under normal circumstances so it didn't bother us. You can also close the windows and turn on the air conditioning which was not necessary while we were there. I purposely seek out this kind of central location in Spanish cities with lots of restaurants and bars around me so I don't expect them to be quiet at night.

• Amit from United States – 21 May 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent location , right in heart of historic town !

• Ann-marie from United States – 9 May 2024 (9/10)

  This is a wonderful value for money. The house was very nice and had all the amenities we needed. We felt right at home, especially when we were able to wash our clothes and air dry them.
  Except for the hop-on-hop-off bus, we didn't need to take public transportation or drive anywhere, as everything that we needed to see was within walking distance.
  The check-in and checkout process was quite seamless.
  
  What could be improved: Late night noise coming from the backdoor of a restaurant across the street. You could hear the loud conversations and cleanup activities (plates clattering, garbage bins being rolled, etc). If I had earplugs, it wouldn't have bothered me much.

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