Santa Maria Apartments

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Seville apartments, and Santa Maria Apartments on Calle Santa María la Blanca hits that sweet spot you’re always hoping for but rarely find. You know when you walk into a place and immediately think “okay, this is going to work”? That’s exactly what happened here.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to be in the thick of things without dealing with the chaos of the main tourist drags. You’re literally in the heart of the old town – I mean, you can walk to the Cathedral in maybe eight minutes, but you’re tucked away on this quieter street that still has that authentic Seville feel. The Santa Cruz neighborhood buzzes around you, but Calle Santa María la Blanca itself doesn’t get the foot traffic that makes some streets unbearable during peak season. I was there in April (which, honestly, is when you should visit Seville if you can swing it), and while the main plazas were packed with tour groups, I could actually have a normal conversation walking back to the apartment.

What really impressed me was how they’ve managed to keep the character of these old buildings while making everything actually functional. The apartments feel substantial – thick walls that keep things cool during the day and surprisingly quiet at night. I was worried about noise since we’re talking about the center of a pretty lively city, but I slept well every night. The interiors have this clean, modern setup that doesn’t try too hard to be trendy, which I appreciate. You’ve got proper kitchen facilities (not those tiny hotel mini-fridges that fit nothing), decent wifi that actually works when you need to upload photos, and bathrooms with real water pressure. Small things, but they matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than a quick overnight.

The staff knows their stuff too – they gave me restaurant recommendations that weren’t the obvious tourist traps, including this tiny tapas place around the corner on Calle Mateos Gago that I never would have found otherwise. They also warned me about the Easter processions route (lifesaver, since my usual walking path would have been completely blocked), which tells you they’re actually paying attention to what’s happening in the neighborhood.

Here’s the thing about Seville accommodations – you’re either stuck in some characterless hotel chain near the train station, or you’re in a beautiful but impractical old building where nothing quite works right. Santa Maria Apartments manages to avoid both extremes. You get the location and atmosphere you came to Seville for, but your shower stays hot and your air conditioning doesn’t sound like a freight train. The 8.9 rating makes sense to me – it’s not trying to be luxury, but it delivers on what actually matters for exploring the city. Plus, there’s something satisfying about staying on a street named after a church that’s been there since the 13th century, even if you’re not particularly religious. It just feels right for Seville, you know?

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $129. Standard Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Girase from United Kingdom – 13 June 2025 (9/10)

  Walkable to cathedral and city centre, cozy, spacious. The host is friendly and responsive. Keyless entry at all times.
  
  What could be improved: Shower water was spreading all over the bathroom.

• Sillitti from Spain – 10 June 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent apartment, host really attentive and gentle

• Monika from United Kingdom – 4 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, all amenities were there – hairdryer, iron, shower gel, towels. Cutlery.
  
  What could be improved: Would have been good to have courtesy water bottles in the fridge as a nice gesture.

• Benjamin from United Kingdom – 31 May 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent location, very well organised apartment and great responsiveness and communication from the staff
  
  What could be improved: TV could be improved

• Cynthia from Canada – 29 May 2025 (9/10)

  We liked Everything , having 2 separate washrooms.. except smelled sewage at the living room.
  
  What could be improved: There’s funny smell at the living room smells like sewage.

• Petr from Czech Republic – 24 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location
  Design of the property
  Cleanness
  Comfort
  The silence with closed windows, considering the windows were facing the square
  AC well designed for the size of the room

• Michael from United Kingdom – 22 May 2025 (8/10)

  Good communication, very centrally located. Lovely clean, tidy, spacious and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: A bottle of water upon arrival in fridge would have been appreciated.

• Wendy from Australia – 22 May 2025 (9/10)

  Comfortable unit.So convenient to all sites. Laundromat next door, cafes at your door.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, all good.

• John from New Zealand – 21 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, tidy and authentic

• Kim from France – 17 May 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, very convenient. Pretty interior. Apartment layout worked well for a family of 4 (2 adults 2 children). Big bathroom was nicely decorated.
  
  What could be improved: Not that convenient to have breakfast or dinner at the apartment, there weren't enough chairs for the 4 of us and the table was a bit small.
  Smaller bathroom smelled a tiny bit of sewage, enough for my daughter to notice. Didn't bother me too much and we generally used the big family bathroom anyway.

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