Major city · Spain
SevilleSevilla
Give Seville 3 nights: Alcázar and cathedral on day 1, Santa Cruz and Triana on day 2, Córdoba or a slow flamenco night on day 3.
Seville is Andalusia's capital and Spain's fourth-largest city, with an old centre you can cross on foot in 30 minutes. The Alcázar, the cathedral and the Giralda carry the sightseeing; flamenco, tapas bars and the river carry the evenings. Most trips work at 3 nights, and the city is at its best in spring and autumn, not in the 40 °C-plus July and August.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat, 36 °C (97 °F)+ highs), Semana Santa and Feria weeks if you want quiet streetsavoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat, 97 °F (36 °C)+ highs), Semana Santa and Feria weeks if you want quiet streets
- Airports
- SVQ · XRY · AGP
- Nights
- 3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Seville112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Seville, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetySeville is a safe city for its size; the real risks are summer heat, pickpockets in the cathedral queue and Santa Cruz, and car break-ins.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSVQ Sevilla Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of the centre; Tussam bus EA runs to the centre, about 35 min).SVQ Sevilla Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) northeast of the centre; Tussam bus EA runs to the centre, about 35 min).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a small beer at the bar€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across the centre€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus single farecheck€1.40 (≈ US$2)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel or guesthouse, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel or guesthouse, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SVQ Sevilla Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of the centre; Tussam bus EA runs to the centre, about 35 min) · XRY Jerez de la Frontera Airport (About 1 h by road south of Seville) · AGP Málaga Airport (Longer transfer; use only if it is much cheaper or you are heading east)SVQ Sevilla Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) northeast of the centre; Tussam bus EA runs to the centre, about 35 min) · XRY Jerez de la Frontera Airport (About 1 h by road south of Seville) · AGP Málaga Airport (Longer transfer; use only if it is much cheaper or you are heading east)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Oct (7 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Seville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Feb
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
5 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
0 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
3 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. The sights sit inside a compact old centre and the tram covers barely 2 km of it. City buses (Tussam) fill the gaps; the single fare is about €1.40, less with a rechargeable card. The metro does not reach the old town or the main sights. Taxis and Cabify, Uber and Bolt are easy to find.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Córdoba
goDoor to door: About 45 min each way plus station time
AVE or Avant high-speed train from Santa Justa
The Mosque–Cathedral is the reason to go; book a timed entry.
Itálica, Santiponce
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Bus from Plaza de Armas or a taxi, then walk
Roman amphitheatre and mosaics; go early, there is little shade.
Sierra Norte
overnightDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Car or bus to the villages north of the city
Hiking country; a day trip wastes the drive.
Cádiz
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Train from Santa Justa, about 1 h 40 min
Long but doable; the old town and beach fill a day.
Granada
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h
Train or bus, 2 h 30 min–3 h
The Alhambra needs a timed ticket and half a day; sleep there.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Barrio Santa Cruz
Old Jewish quarter between the cathedral and the Alcázar; walk to everything, but the most touristy and the most expensive.
Centro / Alfalfa
Around Plaza Nueva, Sierpes and the Alfalfa squares; central, good tapas, 10–15 min on foot to the cathedral.
Triana
Across the river; calmer, cheaper, strong food and flamenco, 15–20 min walk to the cathedral over Isabel II bridge.
Alameda de Hércules
North of the centre; nightlife and local bars, 20 min walk to the cathedral.
Around Santa Justa station
Practical for early trains only; no old-town atmosphere.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–150 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, mid-range hotel or guesthouse1 × 3 nights × €130 | €390 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €110 | €660 |
| Airport bus EA, both ways2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Alcázar and cathedral entry2 × €24 · check | €48 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €114 |
| Trip total≈ €209 per person per day, bed included | €1,256≈ US$1,500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and intercity trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a small beer at the bar | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Tapas plate | €3–6 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Flamenco show, 1 hSmall tablaos cost less than theatre shows. | €20–45 (≈ US$25–55) |
| City bus single farecheck | €1.40 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi across the centre | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat is the real risk: plan indoor sights for 13:00–17:00 in July and August.Summer heat is the real risk: plan indoor sights for 1:00 PM–5:00 PM in July and August.
- Pickpockets work the cathedral queue, the Santa Cruz lanes and crowded buses.
- Do not leave anything visible in a parked car; break-ins are common.
- Buy Alcázar tickets only from the official site, in advance in high season.
- Some bars in the most touristy lanes have no posted prices: ask the total before you order.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Seville (check the address); most other countries keep embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport bus EA to the centre: €6 (≈ US$7) one way, about 35 min (check)
- Taxi airport → centre: about €25 (≈ US$30), regulated (check)
- AVE Seville → Madrid: about 2 h 40 min; fares vary by how early you book (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Seville. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (extreme heat, 36 °C+ highs), Semana Santa and Feria weeks if you want quiet streets · month by month →
- 3 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SVQ: last bus EA departure, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: cathedral and Alcázar, Santa Cruz, Triana, Alameda and Las Setas.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Alcázar, cathedral and Giralda, Las Dueñas, Torre del Oro) and eat pages with last orders.
- Semana Santa and Feria fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialSeville city council (official site)
- officialTurismo de la Provincia de Sevilla
- officialAena — Sevilla Airport
- officialTussam — Seville city buses
- officialReal Alcázar de Sevilla
- officialCatedral de Sevilla
- secondaryWikivoyage: Seville, revision 5337288 (CC BY-SA 4.0)