Seville

in the Historical Centre near Las Setas· Moderate

Las Dueñas is a palace belonging to the House of Alba. It was built in the 15th century, with Renaissance architecture style and Gothic-Mudejar influences. The palace is one of the major historic homes in the city.

Paseo de Cristóbal Colón· Cheap

A 13th-century tower, the top of which is rumored to have once been covered in gold. It now houses the local maritime museum.

near the Plaza de España

Built for the 1929 Iber-Americano World's Fair and now landscaped with attractive monuments and museums.

Authentic and less touristy plaza with local food opportunities.

Calle de Manuel Rojas Marcos, 3· Cheap

Offers an experience for all the senses with ambiental music, videos, touch-screens and artifacts to be found in this 18th century building at the heart of the historical Barrio Santa Cruz.

near the cathedral

Offers free flamenco shows nightly. Arrive early for good seats.

Near Reina Mercedes Campus (By the end of Avenida de la Palmera)

Capacity 60,700. Their women's team play in Liga F (their top tier) at the nearby Luis del Sol training ground.

Also known as "Feria de Sevilla" - a release after the somberness of Semana Santa. To say this is a huge party would be an understatement. Most if not all of Seville takes a week's holiday (the Wednesday of Feria week is a public holiday)…

The sombre Easter week processions feature thousands of people and go on all week, a spectacular display of conspicuous Catholicism.

C. Rodrigo Caro, 7· Cheap

Breakfast and lunch every day, with early dinner two nights a week - handy if you want to eat earlier than typical Spanish dining hours. The menu has a wide choice of breakfast "toasts", fruit and yoghurt bowls, cakes and pastries in the…

old town

A lively slice of ham heaven. Tourists and locals. If the sight of dead hogs hanging from the rafters offends you -- drink and eat elsewhere.

Calle Harinas, 10

A classic neighbourhood bodega, very popular with locals and serving excellent tapas.

in the Alameda district

This bar offers a nice atmosphere and good food. The price is average and the size of the tapas is fair, but it may be crowded, so it's better not to go in a hurry, as you may need to wait for a table.

Plaza Cristo de Burgos 19

This tapas place is cozy and has only a few tables. Go there early to put your name on the board to get a table, then head inside for a couple of beers. Portions are large and food is very very good. Nice homemade desserts, too.

stone's throw from the Cathedral· Cheap

Does cheese dishes, ham dishes, tapas, menu del dia, etc. Very popular with locals.

Calle Almirante Ulloa 1· Moderate

Dorms in all sizes, lockers to put your backpack in and free linen. Roof-top terrace with chill-out bar to overlook Seville, guest kitchen, free breakfast and free internet/ wifi.

C/ San Roque 11· Pricey

Budget hotel in old house near bus station, rooms are small with some on third floor, no elevator. Pleasant rooftop terrace. The a/c struggles in hot weather.

Calle Compañia 1· Pricey

Clean friendly hostel with rooftop pool. Daily activities such as walking tours, Spanish classes, bar games.

stone's throw from the Cathedral· Moderate

Simple pension but in a converted 15th-century convent.

C/ Angeles 11· Moderate

Great location 100 m east of Giralda. Spacious terrace with views of the cathedral.