Juan Antonio’s authentic 19th century Spanish house is beautiful. In a quiet alcove just off Mateus Gago, one of the liveliest streets in the Center, leading straight to La Giralda and Cathedral, you couldn’t ask for a better location. Every night, the walk back to Juan’s, past everyone eating and talking at outside tables up and down the street, was exciting and festive. Juan’s was always quiet, though, and we slept well.
We’re in our 70’s, so we were careful on the narrow spiral stairs- which Juan kept lighted up for us at night. The space heater kept our room cozy, and when I asked Juan for a heater for the bathroom, it was there 5 minutes later. Most Spanish houses don’t have central heat, and natives are used to it, but we were thankful the heaters kept us toasty during chilly January nights. We had everything we needed- I even hung some clothes to dry on the line out on the patio. We shared a bathroom, but hardly ever saw the other guests.
We loved the historic feel of living in an authentic Spanish house, and the price was very reasonable, but if you prefer modern luxury, you might want to pay the extra to stay at a hotel.
Juan was a gracious, kind, and helpful host, and I highly recommend his house if you want to feel part of the vibrant Spanish culture. We’d stay there again if we needed a place while visiting family.