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Seville (Sevilla)
Seville (Sevilla) is one of the most popular Andalucian cities with backpackers. The city has a wealth of sights and a unique atmosphere making it a must-see attraction.
Sevilla's sights include the impressive cathedral which took over a century to build and remains the world's largest Gothic building. The cathedral is reputed to house Christopher Colombus's tomb.
Nearby the cathedral is the Alcázar, a palace originally built over a thousand years ago which contains the Palacio de Don Pedro and a large garden area.
Or course the real attraction is the city itself, particularly the winding streets of Barrio de Santa Cruz and El Centro, the city centre with its plazas.
If you're here during the period from Easter through to April, try and make it for the Semana Santa and Feria de Abril festivals which makes the city even more fun than usual, although it can be difficult finding accommodation during this period.
Practical information
Sevilla Tourist Information Centre
Avenida de la Constitución 21, Sevilla
Tel 95 422 14 04
Coming & going
Sevilla is quite well connected by both train and bus to the rest of the country.
Sevilla's Aeropuerto San Pablo doesn't cater to budget airlines and it is unusual for budget travellers to fly here. The airport is around 7km from the city centre and frequent airport buses depart from Puerta de Jerez.
Sevilla has two bus stations. This is the cheapest way to get around, if you don't have a rail pass.
Estación de Autobuses Prado de San Sebastián on Plaza San Sebastián behind the Alcázar gardens has frequent buses to most destinations within Andalucía including Algeciras, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Ronda and the Costa del Sol as well as destinations further up the coast including Alicante, Barcelona and Valencia.
Estación de Autobuses Plaza de Armas near the river near the intersection of Avenida del Cristo de la Expiación and Calle de Arjona has buses to destinations further afield including Madrid, Mérida and Salamanca as well as international services to Portugal.
Sevilla is also well served by train, particularly as the fast AVE train has cut the journey time to Madrid down to 2½ hours. Eurail pass holders will have to pay a supplement to travel on these trains while travellers with an Interrail pass will need to take the bus as this journey isn't covered by this rail pass.
There are also plenty of trains to other destinations in Andalucía as well as trains to Valenia, Barcelona and Lisbon (via Cáceres).
Hostel accommodation
Friends Backpackers
Calle Federico Sánchez Bedoya 13, Seville 41004
The Garden Backpacker
Calle Santiago 19, Seville, Spain 41003
Hostal Nuevo Suizo
Calle Azofaifo 7, 41004 Seville
Bus 32, B2 (stop: Plaza de la Encarnación)
Tel 954 229 147
Hostel One Sevilla
Calle Jesus del Gran Poder 113, Seville 41002
Instalación Juvenil Sevilla
Calle de Isaac Peral, 41012 Seville
Tel 95 505 6500
Oasis Backpackers Hostel Sevilla
Plaza de la Encarnación 29, 41003 Seville
Bus 25, 26, 33 (stop: Plaza Nueva), B2 (stop: Plaza de la Encarnación)
Tel 954 293 777
Olé Backpacker
Calle Santas Patronas 31, 41001 Seville
Tel 95 422 21 32
Samay Hostel
Avenida Menendez Pelayo 13, Seville 41004
Tel 955 100 160
Sevilla Inn Backpackers
Calle Mateos Gago 15, 41004 Sevilla
Tel 654 396 850
Sevilla Urbany Hostel
Calle de Doña María Coronel 12, 41003 Seville
Bus 25, 26, 33 (stop: Plaza Nueva), B2 (stop: Plaza de la Encarnación)
Tel 954 227 949
Seville Backpacker Hostel Picasso
Calle San Gregorio 1, 41004 Seville
Tel 95 421 0861
Traveler's Inn Seville
Calle Augusto Plasencia 5, Plaza de la Alfala, Seville 41004
Triana Backpackers
Calle de Rodrigo de Triana 69, 41010 Seville
Tel 954 459 960
