San Isidoro Palacio Siglo De Oro by TheGoodTourist

Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first walked up to San Isidoro Palacio on that narrow cobblestone street – the entrance is pretty unassuming, tucked right into the old neighborhood fabric. But stepping inside? Well, that’s when you realize you’ve stumbled onto something special. This place manages to pull off that tricky balance of feeling genuinely historic (we’re talking actual palace bones here) without making you feel like you’re sleeping in a museum.

The location is actually perfect if you know Seville at all. You’re literally in the heart of the old town on Calle San Isidoro, which means you can walk to the Cathedral in maybe eight minutes, but – and this is key – you’re just far enough off the main tourist drag that it’s not constantly noisy. I mean, you’ll still hear some street life (it’s Spain, after all), but nothing like what you’d get if you stayed right on Sierpes or near the main squares. The neighborhood has this lived-in authenticity where you’ll see actual locals heading to work in the morning, not just tour groups. There’s a little local bar around the corner that serves incredible montaditos, and honestly, half the reason I’d stay here again is just being able to pop out for quick tapas without fighting crowds.

What really got me about this place though is the attention to detail – I’m talking about things like how the staff actually remembers your name (rare in a 4-star these days), and the way they’ve restored the building. You can tell someone cared about preserving the original character instead of just gutting everything for modern convenience. The rooms have these beautiful high ceilings and original tile work, but they’ve also figured out the modern stuff that actually matters, like really good Wi-Fi and proper air conditioning (trust me, you’ll want that in summer). The whole property just feels thoughtfully done, you know? Like they considered how people actually travel instead of just checking boxes for amenities. And parking – since everyone asks about this in Seville – there’s a garage nearby that the hotel works with, which saves you the nightmare of trying to navigate those medieval streets with a rental car. Check-in was smooth, none of that awkward standing around waiting, and they had genuinely useful recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist spots. I actually discovered my favorite little ceramics shop because of their suggestion to wander down toward Plaza del Salvador. That perfect 10 rating makes sense once you experience how everything just works seamlessly here.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $114. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 sofa beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Sposub from Romania – 10 June 2025 (10/10)

  The location is perfect and the apartment is super cozy

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