With endless amounts of tapas, an incredibly rich history, and one of the most famous destinations for flamenco, Seville is the perfect place to begin your adventure in Spain. While there’s so much to see and do when visiting, there are a few highlights that are must-see’s when you’re on a time crunch.
HERE’S HOW TO SPEND 48 HOURS IN SEVILLE, SPAIN!
GETTING TO SEVILLE
BUS:
Seville Airport (SVQ) has a designated bus that travels between the city center (Plaza de Armas) and the airport, with many convenient stops. The bus departs every 30minutes and the fareis 4€ for a single ticket, which can be purchased on the bus when you board. The line is named Línea EA: Airport Special and will take around 30-35 minutes to reach the center in normal traffic.
TAXI:
Taxi rides from Seville Airport (SQV) to the city center do not have a set price, but should cost between 20-25€ depending on where you are going in the center. The fare should be displayed clearly on a meter and the driver may only charge you what is displayed under law. Nevertheless, if you have a lot of luggage they may ask for extra. To avoid any issues, you can pre-book or ask for the approximate price of the driver before you take this method of transport.
There are two types of fares for the taxis:
Daytime rate: (Mon-Fri 7am – 9pm) the price ranges from 20-25€.
Night-time rate: (Weekends, holidays and evenings between 9pm – 7am) €25-27.
Be aware that Spanish Holy Days may incur an extra 25% on the night-time price.
GETTING AROUND IN SEVILLE
The best way to get around in Seville is via walking. There are bikes and scooters available for rent or you can always take a taxi. The streets are very narrow which makes for fun exploring via foot.
WHERE TO STAY IN SEVILLE
Hotel Rey Alfonso X
This hotel is within a 10 minute walk of the Cathedral. Hotel Rey Alfonso X is a nice hotel stay that won’t blow the budget.
Hotel Casa Del Poeta
If you want to stay somewhere that has everything within walking distance, then Hotel Casa Del Poeta should be your choice. It is located in the Old City within walking distance to many of the sights and a ton of yummy restaurants.
Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza
If you can stay at Hospes Las Casas Del Rey De Baeza, then this would be my top choice. Hospes brand in Spain is outstanding! Their breakfast and service are absolutely amazing. They go above and beyond to make your stay special and memorable.
DAY 1
Breakfast at La Cacherreria
This little bar is found on the hip Calle Regina, just behind the Metropol Parasol in Seville. They offer a wide variety of breakfasts including toast, yogurt with muesli, and smoothies – along with great gluten free alternatives! It is small, so you might have to wait a bit for their delicious coffee and lovely atmosphere, but it will be worth it. [Devour Seville]
Address: Calle Regina, 14
Free Walking Tour: Monuments of Sevilla
Being short on time, take a free walking tour to catch the major sights in Seville. These tours are great because do you not only get to see the major monuments, but you also get to hear the history behind what you’re seeing. These are usually ran by local students that are passionate about their cities so you are bound to have a great experience. Check out this one that we did through Free Walking Tours Sevilla.
Alcazar of Seville
Don’t miss this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning architecture and storied past. Definitely buy tickets beforehand so that you are not wasting precious time standing in line for tickets! You can either buy just a ticket or get a guided tour.
Casa de la Memoria Flamenco Show
We went to this Famenco show and it was so fun! The energy from the dancers and their passion was palpable throughout the room. This show is located in the Flamenco museum and only has seating for a small crowd. Get there early so that you can get a great seat! You can buy tickets here. There are also two shows a night. I would recommend the early show and then you can grab dinner.
Dinner at Eslava
This is seriously one of the best places that I ate while I was in Spain. If you have time, make a reservation at their Michelin Star restaurant and relax in the tapas bar while you wait for you table. If you’re not lucky enough to eat at the restaurant or just don’t have time, then I would highly recommend just getting full on their yummy tapas. You can check out my blog post all about Eslava here.
Address: Calle Eslava, 3
DAY 2
Explore Triana
Grab an early breakfast at your hotel and head to Triana across the river for the morning. It offers everything from Spanish made ceremic pottery to delicious tapas restaurants. I’d recommend checking out the local Market hall, Mercado de Triana (Calle San Jorge, 6), for lunch or just some awesome snacks.
Triana is a vibrant old quarter in Seville, formerly known as Seville’s gypsy neighborhood, and otherwise known as Puente de Triana. If you’re up for it, then you can also go on a tapas crawl with Devour Seville.
Check out the Metropol Parasol
This is a wooden structure located at La Encarnación square, in the old quarter of Seville, Spain. It was designed by the German architect Jürgen Mayer H.
Dinner at Torres Y Garcia or Mamarracha
Either option is sure to be yummy! Make sure to get your reservations beforehand!
Overall
Seville is one of my favorite cities in Spain. It is so cute with so many great options for dinning and shopping.
Do you have any tips for spending 48 hours in Seville? Let me know in the comments!
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