Luxury boutique hotel in Seville city center
Seville Cathedral
A magnificent Gothic gem in the center of Seville that is famously home to the tomb of Christopher Columbus, most of the current structure of Seville Cathedral was built in the 15th century. Built on the site of a former 12th -century mosque dating back to when Spain was under Moorish rule, the central bell tower – also known as The Giralda of Seville – was once the mosque’s minaret. Seville Cathedral is located less than 300 meters from the hotel. If you want to stay in a hotel near Seville Cathedral, look no further than Serras Sevilla
Holy Week in Seville
Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is one of the highlights of the annual calendar in Seville. Taking place during the week of Easter, Holy Week has been celebrated in Seville since the 16th century and is renowned around the world. Colorful and impactful, the festival combines art, music, and local tradition with the religious rituals that commemorates the death of Christ. During the famous processions, members of the various lay brotherhoods, don their distinctive robes and march through the streets accompanied by drums and music, carrying the processional sculptures known as pasos on their shoulders. If you are looking to get up close to the Holy Week festivities, Serras Sevilla is the place. Starting from different places around the city, all the Holy Week processions lead to Seville Cathedral and therefore pass in front of the hotel, making Serras Sevilla one of the ultimate hotels for Holy Week in Seville.
Visit the Royal Alcázar of Seville
Arguably Seville’s most breathtaking tourist attraction, the Royal Alcázar of Seville is a former Moorish citadel turned royal palace that famously doubled as the Kingdom of Dorne in The Game of Thrones. An astonishing blend of Christian and Mudejar architecture, no trip to Seville is complete without a visit to this extraordinary site with its decorative gardens, patios and water features. (Lines tend to get long in the high season, but Serras Sevilla is on hand to arrange a private tour with VIP access – just ask the guest relations team for more information.
Take a boat ride on Guadalquivir River
The Guadalquivir River is to Seville what the Seine is to Paris, the glittering center point of the city. Historically, the river was home to the inland port from which Portuguese explorer Magellan set sail on his circumnavigation of the globe. The modern-day river invites you to take a less perilous cruise (Magellan famously died on his voyage), complete with dreamy sunset views of sites like the Golden Tower (Torre del Oro) and the Triana Bridge, not to mention offering a welcome respite from the afternoon heat. The river is a ten-minute walk from Serras Sevilla, your hotel in Seville city center, and the Guest Relations team is ready to book your riverboat ride.
Feria de Abril
The Feria de Abril in Seville is a vibrant, week-long festival held two weeks after Easter in a dedicated fairground area called Real de la Feria. This temporary “city within a city” features rows of colorful tents (casetas) where locals and visitors enjoy flamenco, tapas, and rebujito. People dress in traditional Andalusian attire, and horse-drawn carriages parade during the day. At night, the fair comes alive with music, dancing, and lights. While many casetas are private, public ones welcome tourists to join the celebration.
Catch a flamenco show at a tablao
Andalusia is the home of flamenco, one of the most iconic representations of Spanish culture and folklore. The origins of flamenco can be traced back to the 15th century when gypsies arrived in the Andalusian countryside. While some consider the nearby city of Jerez de la Frontera to be the birthplace of flamenco, others say it originated in the Triana neighborhood of Seville. Today, it remains as popular as ever in the city’s tablaos, or flamenco bars, where the powerfully dramatic dance can be enjoyed in its most authentic form. Many of Seville’s top tablaos are in the Santa Cruz district, just a short stroll from the Serras Sevilla.