Staying in the Arenal, Seville
Use Calle Adriano and Calle Arfe to orient yourself between the river and the cathedral approaches. Streets beside the bullring can become crowded around events, so check the position of your accommodation entrance. For an easier evening walk, head down to Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, where the river gives you a clear route without navigating small lanes.
At a glance
- Best for
- Arrivals, riverside
- At night
- Calm, busier near the bullring
- Getting around
- Plaza de Armas bus station; Metro: Puerta Jerez
- Price level
- €€€
The riverside quarter by the bullring and the Torre del Oro, with a bus station at its edge and the Cathedral ten minutes away.
Good for
- A central base with easy arrivals by bus or taxi
- Riverside walks and views of Triana
- Slightly lower prices than Santa Cruz
Think twice if
- You want lanes and courtyards: the streets are wider and plainer
- You are here for Holy Week and have not booked months ahead
What is near The Arenal
Puente de Isabel II
From the bullring, walk about ten minutes north along the river to the bridge leading into Triana.
Hospital de la Caridad
About five minutes from the bullring, this historic charitable institution provides a compact art and architecture stop. Check visiting arrangements.
Plaza del Cabildo
Walk about five minutes from Calle Arfe to this curved courtyard square close to the cathedral.
Eating in The Arenal
Casa Morales is a useful named option on the cathedral side of the quarter. Calle Arfe and its connecting streets have tapas bars where you can order a little at a time. If a bullring event is scheduled, leave extra time to find a table nearby.
Getting around from The Arenal
The Archivo de Indias tram stop serves the cathedral side, while Puerta de Jerez connects with Metro line 1. Plaza de Armas, toward the northern edge, is a terminus for the EA airport bus.
Hotels in The Arenal
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Other areas of Seville
Staying in the Arenal, Seville
Which streets help with navigation?
Calle Adriano follows the bullring side of the quarter, while Calle Arfe leads toward the cathedral. The river is a useful reference.
Will bullring events affect my stay?
Crowds can gather around the bullring before and after events. Check the official program if your room faces its approaches.
Can I walk to Triana for dinner?
Yes. Cross Puente de Isabel II, allowing roughly ten to twenty minutes depending on where you start within The Arenal.