San Isidoro Luxury Centro de Sevilla

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels in Sevilla, and honestly? San Isidoro Luxury Centro surprised me in all the right ways. You know how sometimes a place just feels right the moment you walk in? That’s this hotel. It’s tucked into Calle San Isidoro, which – if you know the old town at all – puts you about a three-minute walk from the Cathedral and maybe five from the Alcázar. I mean, you’re literally in the thick of things, but somehow the street itself stays relatively quiet, especially at night when the tour groups head back to their buses.

The building itself has that restored Andalusian charm without feeling like they tried too hard, you know? The lobby’s got these beautiful tiles that actually look original (not the fake reproduction stuff you see everywhere), and there’s this subtle scent of orange blossom that I swear isn’t pumped in artificially – it just drifts over from the courtyard. What really got me though was the attention to small details that most places completely miss. The room keys are these heavy, old-style keys that make you feel like you’re staying somewhere with actual history, and the staff – well, they remember your name after the first day, which is rarer than it should be. Check-in was smooth, no weird credit card holds or pushy upsells, just genuine helpfulness.

The rooms themselves are spacious by European standards (I’m talking actually spacious, not “cozy” which usually means cramped), and here’s something practical – the air conditioning actually works properly, which you’ll appreciate if you’re visiting in summer when Sevilla turns into an oven. The bathrooms have those rainfall showers that aren’t just for show, plus the water pressure’s fantastic. I stayed in a room facing the interior courtyard, which meant zero street noise but still plenty of natural light filtering down. Honestly, the only minor thing I’d mention is that the WiFi can be a bit spotty in some corners of the building – probably because these old walls are thick as fortresses – but it’s perfectly fine for checking emails and uploading photos.

What really sets this place apart is the location knowledge the staff has. They don’t just hand you a generic tourist map; they’ll tell you which tapas bars the locals actually go to (hint: avoid the ones right next to the Cathedral), or that if you want to visit the Alcázar without crowds, go right when it opens at 9:30 AM. They also know things like where to find parking if you’re driving – which around here is basically a local secret. The hotel doesn’t have its own garage, but there’s a public one about two blocks away that won’t bankrupt you.

You know what really sealed it for me? On my last morning, I was running late for a train, and instead of the usual “checkout is at 11 AM sharp” routine, they just said “leave your bags, we’ll hold them, catch your train.” That 9.7 rating isn’t just numbers – it’s earned through dozens of small moments like that. If you’re looking for a place that feels both luxurious and genuinely welcoming in the heart of old Sevilla, this is it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $140. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 single bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Marina from United Kingdom – 24 March 2025 (10/10)

  Absolutely gorgeous apartment, very clean, loads of towels left for us. Beds comfortable.
  Owner absolutely lovely, always got back to us straight away with any queries.
  Great location, quiet narrow street which hardly any cars use, supermarket just round the corner, gorgeous cake shops and less than 5 mins to San Sebastian square.
  We loved our stay.
  
  What could be improved: The stairs to the apartment need to be mentioned, we had obviously seen them in the photos of the beautiful inside courtyard but had not realised they were the only access to the property, it's narrow metal very high (21 stairs) and we really struggled with our cases.
  Would not be a problem if you are younger than us!!!

• Allison from Canada – 17 June 2025 (8/10)

  The apartment was great just a little difficult to get to as google maps does not respond well to the area. Uber driver dropped us off close but no response on how to get there as map wouldn’t work. Stairs up to the apartment could be a problem if you cannot carry your luggage Or mobility issues. Once inside, the place is great. Couldn’t figure out washer to dry situation (does it?) but that’s on us as no Spanish. Dryer racks are great tho. Perfect location once we figured it out…. Turn left outside the main door. REALLY appreciated the quick response from the owner in regard to questions!!
  
  What could be improved: Stairs with luggage, could use a few more instructions re washer. If you end up at the hostel down the road, walk right outside their door and you’re 80meters away. They sent us in the wrong direction and couldn’t get help.

• Juliana from Brazil – 4 June 2025 (10/10)

  Apartamento aconchegante, bem limpo e funcional. Todas comodidades necessárias para uma família com criança pequena. Ótimo para descansar depois de um longo dia de passeios pela cidade. Localização ótima!
  
  What could be improved: O isolamento acústico deixa um pouco a desejar, mas nada que impeça o descanso

• Gabriel from Italy – 4 April 2025 (9/10)

  Fantastico. Lo único incómodo es tener que pagar la limpieza a parte, no entiendo por qué no lo incluyen en el precio final del departamento.

• Maximilia from Norway – 1 January 2025 (10/10)

  Super Wohnung. Alles da was man braucht!

• Na from France – 11 June 2025 (10/10)

• Emma from Australia – 27 January 2025 (10/10)

• Jose from Spain – 7 March 2025 (9/10)

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