in Seville, Spain
Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Updated 1 July 2026
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The grand old lady of Seville, a Mudejar palace hotel a two-minute walk from the Real Alcazar and its gardens. Behind the ornate facade there is a real outdoor pool, a leafy courtyard for slow breakfasts and staff who treat children like small VIPs. You are steps from the cathedral, the palace and the tapas of Santa Cruz, so nobody needs a taxi to start the day.
Our verdict
The splurge that puts a pool, a garden and the Alcazar on your doorstep, ideal for families who want history and a swim without ever taking a taxi.
The rooms
A palace built for the 1929 world fair, all tiled courtyards, arches and orange trees, with some of the largest rooms in the city. Superior and deluxe rooms take a cot with room to spare, and the suites give parents and children two separate spaces around a shared sitting area. Cots are free and the concierge can arrange high chairs, bottle warmers and a babysitter.
At a glance
- Sleeps
- 3 per room, 4 or more in a suite
- Pool
- Outdoor pool in the garden, seasonal
- Alcazar
- 2 min walk to the palace gates
- Tram
- Puerta de Jerez stop next door
- Baby gear
- Free cots, high chairs on request
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Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Outdoor pool and a shaded garden courtyard in the heart of the old town
- Two-minute walk to the Real Alcazar, its gardens and the cathedral
- Suites and connecting rooms that give parents and kids separate space
- Free cots, high chairs and babysitting arranged by the concierge
- Relaxed courtyard dining so you never have to dress up the children
- Doorstep tapas and horse-and-carriage rides from the Puerta de Jerez
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast in the courtyard
Fuel up in the shade before the day heats up.
- 10:00
Real Alcazar next door
Beat the crowds and the heat with an early timed ticket.
- 13:30
Tapas in Santa Cruz
Little plates and a shaded terrace a few steps away.
- 16:00
Pool and siesta
Retreat to the garden pool through the hottest hours.
- 19:00
Carriage ride at golden hour
Loop past the cathedral as the city cools down.
Family things to do nearby
Real Alcazar and gardens
The royal palace next door, with tiled halls, fountains and huge gardens where peacocks roam and kids can run off steam. Book a timed ticket online to skip the queue.
Cathedral and Giralda climb
The world's largest Gothic cathedral, with a ramped bell tower kids can walk up instead of stairs, for a rooftop view over the whole city.
Horse-and-carriage ride
A classic loop past the cathedral, the Alcazar and Maria Luisa park, starting right by the hotel at the Puerta de Jerez. A gentle first outing for tired legs.
Plaza de Espana and Maria Luisa park
A ten-minute walk to the grand half-moon plaza with rowing boats on the canal, then shady paths and playgrounds in the park behind it.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots are free and the courtyard is easy with a stroller, though the grand, quiet public spaces mean you will want to keep noise in mind at breakfast.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The pool and the huge Alcazar gardens next door are perfect for burning energy, and the Puerta de Jerez is flat and walkable for wobbly legs.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Five to twelve year olds get the Alcazar, the Giralda climb and Plaza de Espana boats all within a short walk from the front door.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens like the history, the rooftop cathedral view and being able to wander the old town lanes and ice-cream spots on their own.
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Parents also ask
Is there really a pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool set in the garden, open in the warmer months, which is a genuine rarity for a hotel this central in Seville.
How close is the Alcazar?
About a two-minute walk. You can be inside the palace gardens before the midday crowds arrive, then be back at the hotel pool for lunch.
Is it suitable for toddlers?
Yes, with free cots and high chairs, though it is a formal historic hotel, so families with very lively toddlers may prefer a room facing the quiet courtyard.
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