Alcoba del Rey de Sevilla is a boutique hotel with a theme: romance, and a Moroccan and Moorish look. It stands at Calle Bécquer 9 in the Macarena district, on the northern side of the old town, one minute on foot from the Basílica de la Macarena and its section of the city walls, six minutes from the Alameda de Hércules and about twelve from the Palacio de las Dueñas. That makes it the one hotel in this selection that is clearly outside the tourist core, in a more residential, more local part of the city with the Alameda's bars and restaurants close by. The hotel has five room types, among them a Romantic Room with a jetted tub, a Romantic Double Room, a Standard Double or Twin, a Superior Room and a Classic Triple, so there is a good choice for couples and a few options for small families. It is classed as three-star on the booking page. Amenities include a hot tub, a rooftop terrace, a garden, a coffee shop and cafe, a restaurant, El Rincón de Rosita, serving Mediterranean cuisine, a bar, free continental breakfast, free wifi, air conditioning and car rental. There is no pool. The decor is Moorish in style, and a guest review describes the building as old, so expect character rather than modern polish. Check-in runs from half past one to half past ten in the evening, and after-hours check-in is not available, which matters if your flight arrives late. Check-out is at noon. The hotel is not pet friendly, although service animals are welcome.
Who it suits
Couples looking for a romantic stay, visitors who prefer a local neighbourhood to the tourist centre, and travellers on a modest budget who value a free breakfast and a roof terrace. It is a good choice for the Macarena, the Alameda and the Calle Feria market. It is less suited to travellers who want to walk to the Cathedral and the Alcázar, because the distance to the main monuments is longer than from the central hotels.
Living in it
Plan your arrival before half past ten at night, ask for the Romantic Room with the jetted tub if you want a treat, and use the rooftop terrace in the evening. The Basílica de la Macarena and the city walls are on the doorstep, the Alameda de Hércules is a few minutes away for tapas and a lively evening, and the Calle Feria market is nearby on market days. For the Cathedral and the Alcázar, allow a longer walk, a bus or a taxi.
Value
With a free breakfast, a roof terrace and a hot tub, this is one of the better-value boutique stays in the city, and rates are lower than in the tourist core. Prices rise in Holy Week, when the Macarena processions pass the door, and book early for that week. Free cancellation is available on some room rates.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Garden
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Restaurant El Rincon de Rosita
- ✓Bar and cafe
- ✓Air conditioning and free wifi
- ✓One minute from the Macarena Basilica
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Alcoba del Rey?+
A free continental breakfast is part of the stay. Check what your rate includes when you book.
How far is it from the Cathedral and the Alcázar?+
It is farther from the main monuments than the central hotels, so allow a longer walk, a bus or a taxi. The Basílica de la Macarena is one minute away and the Alameda de Hércules six.
What time is check-in?+
Check-in runs from half past one to half past ten in the evening, and after-hours check-in is not available, so plan your arrival accordingly.
