Lifestyle | Travel Home to bullfighting, flamenco, colourful festivals, and the world’s biggest Gothic cathedral, Seville should be on everyone’s bucket list. Sometimes overlooked for larger cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, Seville may be smaller, but there’s a reason it’s known as the Pearl of Andalusia. Originally the economic centre of the Spanish empire, the fourth-largest city in the country has evolved into a cultural and historical hub, boasting three World Heritage Sites and even claiming to be the birthplace of tapas.
Cool and contemporary, the Magdalena Plaza Seville is perfectly positioned in the old town of this vibrant city. The hotel, which runs entirely on renewable energy, may be newer to a city so rich in history, but it is well worth your time. The hotel is located in the city’s Alfalfa barrio, known for its narrow streets, independent shops, and wine bars.
The 40-minute bus ride from the airport to the hotel costs just five euros (£4.30) and winds through the heart of the city. The building cosies up against the elegant Magdalena Plaza — hence its name — a quiet, pedestrianised square lined with trees and a fountain.
And it is conveniently positioned just a 15-minute walk from many tourist hot spots such as Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcazar (a filming location for Dorne in season 5 of Game of Thrones). For shopping enthusiasts, Plaza Nueva’s luxury shopping district is right around the corner. Built in 2021, the hotel may be relat.