We prefer something uniquely rich in local history and culture in a place to stay when we travel. We love staying in traditional heritage housing that offers such experiences. This charming 2-storey Andalusian gate house was exactly what we were looking for.
The unit was clean and well-stocked with supplies. For 2 people it felt just right. The hosts lived across the private courtyard and offered great assistance, which was invaluable. The location was ideal; we could easily reach many, if not all, tourist attractions inside the walls of the old town on foot. A big modern supermarket was 2 minutes away. Within a 10 to 15 min walk we found multiple traditional "mercado" and numerous eateries including tapas bars. A major bus terminal was nearby affording us the opportunity to make day trips to other cities even to coastal resorts in Portugal. The private outdoor terrace was great for breakfast.
Not by design, we found ourselves in the midst of Seville's busiest tourist season: Santa Semana and Feria de Abril. As such, the city was bursting with visitors and the streets were alive with revellers until the wee hours of the night. The vitality of the city was wonderful, although noisy garbage trucks and drunken people heading home from bars was occasionally disruptive. The solid wood shutters on the bedroom windows helped reduce the noise, and made for a very dark sleeping environment, which was much appreciated.
However, the best feature of this listing was its hosts: Abe & Fra. They're super nice, caring and generous. They made us feel welcome and made our visit a memorable one. Thanks, Abe & Fra!