Unika Homes Hombre de Piedra

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about Unika Homes Hombre de Piedra? The name actually makes perfect sense once you’re standing on that narrow cobblestone street – there’s literally this ancient stone figure embedded in a building wall just steps away, and honestly, I probably walked past it three times before I noticed it. That’s old town Seville for you, hiding centuries of history in plain sight.

The thing is, this place gets the location so right it almost feels unfair to other hotels. I mean, you’re tucked into the real Sevilla here – not the touristy bits where everyone’s waving fans and selling overpriced sangria, but the part where actual sevillanos live and work. The morning sounds are incredible: church bells from about four different directions (you’ll learn to love them, trust me), the soft clatter of delivery bikes on stone, and this amazing coffee smell that drifts up from the café around the corner on Calle Zaragoza. I’d wake up earlier than planned just to sit by the window with that whole soundtrack playing out below.

What really sold me on this place – and I’m pretty picky about hotels, honestly – was how they’ve managed to keep that authentic Andalusian feel without making you suffer for it. The rooms are genuinely comfortable (good AC, which you’ll need if you’re visiting May through September), but they haven’t stripped away all the character with some generic renovation. The building itself has that worn-smooth quality you only get from centuries of people actually living in these spaces. And parking – well, forget about it, but that’s true for basically anywhere worth staying in the old quarter. You’ll want to drop your car in one of those underground lots near the cathedral and just walk everywhere anyway.

The staff actually knows the neighborhood, which sounds basic but you’d be amazed how rare that is. They sent me to this tiny tapas place on Calle Hernando Colón that I never would’ve found otherwise – no sign, just a door that opens at 8 PM sharp, and honestly some of the best jamón I had in the entire city. That’s the kind of local knowledge that makes an 8.9 rating feel earned rather than just polite.

I’ll be straight with you though – if you’re looking for a big hotel lobby scene or a rooftop pool situation, this isn’t it. Unika Homes is more about giving you a genuine base in one of Europe’s most walkable cities. The cathedral is maybe a seven-minute stroll, the river’s even closer, and you’re positioned perfectly for those long Andalusian evenings when the whole city comes alive after the heat breaks. The narrow streets stay cool longer too, which your feet will appreciate after a day of wandering through the Alcázar gardens.

Four stars feels about right – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Seville, but it nails everything that actually matters when you’re exploring a city like this. Sometimes the best luxury is just being in the right spot with comfortable sheets and people who care about your experience. That’s exactly what you get here.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $202. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• R from United Kingdom – 12 April 2025 (9/10)

  The apartment is lovely. Very close to all restaurants and city sightseeing. It was clean and with all things needed for a short stay. The communication between Unika homes and us were fantastic, very helpful indeed. We will definitely book it again if we go back to Seville.

• Lucie from Czech Republic – 27 March 2025 (9/10)

  The owner was very responsive to our needs. She brought over an extra pot when asked and supplied additional soap. We also got some recommendations for good local restaurants. The neighborhood is also very nice and full of small cafes and tapas bars with tasty food. Furthermore, pharmacy and grocery stores are very near the apartment.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Doug from United States – 24 May 2023 (9/10)

  Beautiful
  architecture and design of the space. Good location. Clean.
  
  What could be improved: There was no soap in the bathroom. Shower leaked to the bathroom floor, so the floor got very wet when you got out.
  Some kitchen basics would have been nice, like salt, pepper, oil.
  Upstairs bedroom was a bit humid.
  Information about the area around the apartment would have been helpful.

• Laura from Canada – 19 April 2023 (9/10)

  The apartment is very well located at walking distance of many tourist attractions. it is very modern and super clean with everything you need.
  
  What could be improved: I can’t think of any negative points.

• Harald from Austria – 24 November 2023 (7/10)

  Design of living room looks v nice.
  Proprietor is super friendly and cares that you receive all infos and instructions regarding access, keys, etc.
  
  What could be improved: Located on ground floor / partly lower, no view other than in a small yard. Very loud neighbours partying and smoking in the other yard. When it rains which is rare ( it did 1 night) it gets noisy (maybe a defective roof rail? Basement smell doesn't seem to go away despite aroma diffusors.

• Mamen from Spain – 15 May 2025 (9/10)

  Alojamiento súper cómodo, nos dieron todas las facilidades y súper bien situado, todo genial!

• Cristian from Spain – 7 April 2025 (9/10)

  Lo grande que era la casa y lo limpio que estaba todo
  
  What could be improved: Nada

• Adrián from Spain – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

  De 10

• Claudia from Italy – 2 March 2025 (9/10)

  Casa molto accogliente, pulita, comoda per 5 persone. L'host è stata super disponibile e accogliente.
  Posizione ottima per poter girare la città a piedi.
  
  What could be improved: Nulla.

• Álvaro from Spain – 26 February 2025 (9/10)

  La casa es muy bonita, esta cerca de muchos servicios y las calidades del material disponible bueno-premium.
  Y sobretodo, la calidad de la atención fue buenísimo, nos dieron la información con tiempo y nos facilitaron tanto la llegada como la salida. Gracias.
  
  What could be improved: Nos falto algo de material en la cocina tipo una olla. Había un calentador, pero al ver 3 espacios diferentes grandes, ahora en estos meses de invierno echamos en falta al menos uno más o nosotros no lo encontramos Por lo demás todo genial, gracias.

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