Staying in the Macarena, Seville
Check whether your address lies inside or outside the old walls, as the district name covers both sides of the northern approaches. Calle San Luis offers a direct walking route into the old town. Around the basilica, use the wall and the arch as reference points before heading toward the smaller streets around Calle Feria.
At a glance
- Best for
- Quiet, local feel
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- Bus; walking to the Alameda
- Price level
- €
A residential district north of the old wall, with a basilica, a market and the cheapest quiet rooms, twenty-five minutes from the Cathedral.
Good for
- Calm streets and lower prices
- A local feel, away from tour groups
- Walking to the Setas and Alameda
Think twice if
- You want to walk to the Alcázar: it is about thirty minutes
- You want a wide choice of hotels and restaurants
What is near The Macarena
Arco de la Macarena
A two-minute walk from the basilica brings you to the gateway, a useful landmark for arranging a meeting.
Old city walls
Walk about five minutes from the arch along Calle Resolana toward Calle Muñoz León to follow the surviving wall.
Calle Feria
Allow about ten to fifteen minutes from the basilica to reach the market area and its surrounding streets.
Eating in The Macarena
Look around Calle Feria for food shopping and simple meals, checking individual market traders' hours before making a special trip. Near the basilica, neighborhood bars can be useful for breakfast. Ask what the kitchen is serving that day, since a bar being open does not guarantee a full menu.
Getting around from The Macarena
Buses use the wider roads around the walls, including Calle Resolana. Check the current stop for your destination. Walking south along Calle San Luis takes you into the old town; there is no metro station beside the basilica.
Hotels in The Macarena
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Staying in the Macarena, Seville
Does every Macarena address have the same walking distance?
No. The district extends beyond the basilica and walls. Check the actual entrance location before estimating a walk into the center.
What is a useful landmark for arrivals?
The Arco de la Macarena is easy to identify. Ask your accommodation whether it is a practical meeting point for your particular address.
Can I combine the walls with Calle Feria?
Yes. Start near the arch, follow a short section of wall, then return toward Calle Feria for a longer neighborhood walk.