Pura vida en Sevilla

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about Pura Vida en Sevilla? The name makes it sound like some generic Costa Rican-themed place, but honestly, it’s one of those hidden gems that gets everything right without trying too hard. I stumbled across it on Avenida Poeta Manuel Benítez Carrasco – which, let me tell you, is a mouthful to say but actually a pretty smart location. You’re in the Sur neighborhood, so you get that authentic Sevillian residential feel without being stuck way out in the suburbs.

The building itself doesn’t scream “look at me” from the street, which I actually love. It’s got this understated charm that feels more like staying at a well-designed friend’s place than a typical hotel. The lobby smells faintly of orange blossoms (classic Seville), and the staff genuinely seems to care about what you’re planning to do each day. I mean, the guy at reception spent ten minutes drawing me a map to avoid the tourist crowds at the Cathedral – that’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t Google. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 3-star, but with thoughtful touches that punch above their weight class. Good linens, decent bathroom pressure, and – this matters more than people think – excellent blackout curtains for those summer afternoons when you need a proper siesta.

What really won me over was how it sits in the neighborhood. You’re about a 15-minute walk to the old town (perfect for working off those tapas), but right around the corner from actual local bars where Spanish families grab dinner at 10 PM. There’s this little bakery two blocks down that opens at 7 AM sharp – I could smell the fresh bread from my room some mornings. The area gets properly quiet at night too, which is rare in Seville during peak season. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle if you’re driving, but honestly, you won’t need a car once you’re settled in. The bus connections are solid, and everything worth seeing is either walkable or a quick metro ride away. I stayed here in late spring when the weather was perfect, and again in August when it was brutally hot – both times, the AC worked like a dream and the staff was happy to store my luggage while I wandered around on checkout day. That 9.3 rating isn’t an accident; it’s the kind of place that makes you want to come back to Seville just so you can stay here again.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $95. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Ruxandra from Romania – 24 April 2025 (10/10)

  Cosy apartment in a silent area
  Very helpful host
  Confortable bed
  Good facilities in the kitchen
  Bus station just in front of the building
  Free paking in the area

• Anita from Croatia – 22 November 2024 (10/10)

  Apartment is very cosy, beds are comfortable, hosts are very nice and at your disposal. I see that some reviews mention bad location – but for me it is perfect. First – location is transparently stated, so if you don't like it, there is no one else to blame but you. But I guess some may expext this price, and location just next to Alcazar. Second – if you are with the car, there is plenty of free parking places around the building. And bus station is just in front of the building.
  Apartment is spacious, nice, and really good value for money.
  
  What could be improved: It would be practical to have some kind of bathroom cabinet, or table, or anything in the bathroom that you can put your things on.

• Zalman from United States – 10 June 2024 (8/10)

  Good size and well appointed apartment. Great host, very attentive and flexible.
  
  What could be improved: Long walk from town. Bus stop at the door and host covered that transport option but it’s a long ride so we took Bolt.

• Ervin from Austria – 27 March 2024 (8/10)

  The hosts were extremely nice and gave our tips about what to visit. They also gave us bus card loaded with money as a gift which I found really nice of them. The living room is spacious and very comfortable for a group of 4. The buildings have parking lots in front with enough space to park your car.

• Maria from France – 28 August 2022 (8/10)

  A bus stop to center of Sevilla just infront of the apartment

• Deirdre from Ireland – 12 June 2023 (7/10)

  Great communication with host Cristina, who arranged to meet us on arrival. Very spacious apartment, exactly like in the photos. Comfy sitting/dining area. Well equipped kitchen, excellent wifi. Comfortable beds. Very clean and cheery apartment with view from balcony of surrounding apartment blocks in this very residential area south of Seville. Christina kindly provided a 'bus pass' for bus journeys in to the city. There's a bus stop just meters away from the apartment block, takes about 30 min to get to Setas de Sevilla which is in the centre. Takes about 25 min to walk to the wonderful Parque de María Luisa. What a glorious city, really worth visiting!
  
  What could be improved: Apartment is on the 6th floor which might not suit everyone, but there are 2 speedy elevators in addition to the lovely airy stairwell. We are light sleepers and thought it would be quieter to stay away from the city but unfortunately could hear noise from chatter outside, plus road traffic, which kept us awake quite a bit on the first night, but our teens slept soundly!

• Billi from Italy – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  L'host veramente gentilissima, ci ha persino regalato una card per il bus visto che l'appartamento è un po' fuori centro ed è stata disponibilissima per qualsiasi esigenza. L'appartamento veramente bello e curato, cucina molto fornita, direi tutto perfetto

• Irena from Czech Republic – 7 June 2025 (9/10)

  Lokalita byla vzdálená od centra, ale od pozorné hostitelky jsme dostali předplacenou kartu na autobus, takže jsme se pohodlně dostali ke všem zajímavým místům ve městě. Velká výhoda byla parkování v bezprostřední blízkosti bytu. Od hostitelky jsme dostali velmi dobré informace o supermarketu, barech tapas, obchodu s otvírací dobou 24/7 i čerpací stanici v blízkém okolí.

• Andrea from Italy – 15 May 2025 (10/10)

  Una Casa accogliente non solo per una coppia ma per due.E collegata bene con i mezzi pubblici per andare in centro.La signora di casa e stato così gentile che ci ha dato un biglietto di pullman gratis . sicuramente che torneremo in altra volta.
  
  What could be improved: niente

• Alba from Spain – 13 May 2025 (9/10)

  Todo perfecto, comodo, limpio, espacioso y con todo lo necesario (toallas, utensilios de cocina, etc). Cerca hay una tienda de comida 24h, y a 5min andando un alcampo. Las anfitrionas un encanto, nos dieron facilidades para el check in, nos enseñaron el apartamento y nos dieron recomendaciones, ademas nos dejaron como cortesia una tarjeta para el bus, que es de agradecer.
  
  What could be improved: por ponerle alguna pega no teniamos muy buena combinacion de buses para la feria, pero cogimos taxis sin problema

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