Hotel · Seville, Spain

Hotel Alcazar

Hotel Alcazar

A3.69 / 4.00
53 evaluations from our group leaders & tour directors (2008–2026)
Group leaders: A (16 recent)Tour directors: A (9 recent)
What our travelers say
Hotel Alcazar earns consistent praise from our group leaders and tour directors for one thing above almost everything else: its location. Sitting on the edge of the Santa Cruz district, the hotel places student groups within a ten-minute walk of the Alcázar palace, Seville Cathedral, and the Giralda — which means less time on buses and more time in the streets where the city actually lives. Check-in runs smoothly, the Wi-Fi holds up, and the lobby is spacious enough for groups to gather and decompress at the end of a long touring day, something multiple group leaders specifically called out as a practical win. The rooms are compact — that's worth knowing going in — but our travelers consistently describe them as clean and well-maintained, which matters far more when you're spending most of your waking hours out exploring the city. Breakfast draws mixed but generally positive feedback: most groups find a solid continental spread with good variety, though hot items like eggs or bacon aren't typically part of the offering, which is fairly standard across European hotels of this category. The real surprise for many groups is the rooftop. The pool and rooftop bar with panoramic views over Seville have become something of a highlight in their own right — a place to unwind after days packed with cultural visits, and a detail that students tend to remember long after the trip. Hotel Alcazar is a strong fit for student and school groups touring Andalusia who want a well-positioned, reliable base without the complexity of a larger resort-style property. It's particularly well-suited to groups that prioritize walkability to major sights and appreciate a hotel with genuine communal spaces — the lobby and rooftop both serve that purpose well. Groups expecting a full hot breakfast or large standard rooms may want to set expectations ahead of time, but for what it offers in terms of location, cleanliness, and atmosphere, it consistently delivers.

What group leaders & tour directors say

ExcellentTour Director· April 2026
Breakfast was limited and average in quality, but students loved the pool and rooftop bar, which offered amazing views of Sevilla.
ExcellentGroup Leader· April 2026
Great location, beautiful building, and a wonderful breakfast.
ExcellentTour Director· May 2025· IBCS
A very nice hotel with an excellent location and a good breakfast.
ExcellentGroup Leader· May 2025· IBCS
The rooms were compact but very clean, and the location was outstanding. A highlight destination that stood out as a favorite on the tour.
ExcellentGroup Leader· April 2025· XJS
Wonderful city center location with a pleasant, friendly, and helpful staff. Breakfast offered a great variety of choices to suit all travelers.
ExcellentTour Director· June 2025· XKSS
Breakfast was enjoyable overall, though a few protein options such as eggs or bacon were missing. Everything else met expectations well.

About this property

Located on the edge of Seville’s Santa Cruz district, Hotel Alcazar offers views over the Murillo Gardens. It offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception and air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms. Each functional room at the Alcazar has heating and a TV. Safes can be rented, and bathrooms come with amenities. The Alcazar, Seville Cathedral and the Giralda are all less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Alcazar Hotel.
  • Address: Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo, 10, 41004
  • Phone: +34 954 412 011
  • Rating: 3 stars
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Avenida de Menéndez Pelayo, 10, 41004

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