in Seville, Spain
Hotel Dona Maria
Updated 1 July 2026
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If the goal is to open the curtains and see the Giralda, this is your hotel. A classic Sevillian house steps from the cathedral, with a small rooftop pool and terrace boasting one of the best views in the city. It leans traditional rather than child-focused, but the position and the pool make it a lovely base for families with kids old enough to enjoy the history.
Our verdict
The view-lover's base: a characterful house with a rooftop pool facing the Giralda, best for families with kids old enough to lap up the history on the doorstep.
The rooms
A characterful old hotel right beside the cathedral, famous for its rooftop pool looking straight at the Giralda tower. Rooms vary a lot, from cosy classic doubles to larger family rooms, so it pays to ask for a bigger one with space for a third bed. Cots are available, and few hotels put you this close to the top sights for the money.
At a glance
- Sleeps
- 3 in a larger family room
- Pool
- Rooftop pool with Giralda view
- Cathedral
- 1 min walk, right across the square
- Alcazar
- 4 min walk
- Baby gear
- Cots on request
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
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
- Rooftop pool and terrace facing the Giralda tower
- Steps from the cathedral, Alcazar and Santa Cruz
- Characterful classic rooms in a traditional Sevillian house
- Larger family rooms available with space for a third bed
- Unbeatable location for doing the sights on foot
- Fair price for a hotel this close to the cathedral
🗓️A day here with kids
- 9:30
Cathedral across the square
Beat the queue with an early ticket, then climb the tower.
- 11:30
Alcazar gardens
A four-minute walk to the palace and peacocks.
- 14:00
Rooftop pool break
Cool off with the Giralda right there beside you.
- 17:00
Carriage loop
Pick one up on the square for a lazy old-town circuit.
- 20:00
Tapas in the lanes
Early dinner steps from the door.
Family things to do nearby
Cathedral and Giralda
The vast cathedral is right across the square, and its ramped tower lets kids walk up for a rooftop view over the whole old town.
Real Alcazar
The royal palace and its gardens are a four-minute walk, with peacocks, fountains and tiled halls that kept even reluctant explorers busy.
Carriage ride from the cathedral
Horse-and-carriage rides line up on the square outside, a gentle way to loop the old town and the park without tired feet.
Metropol Parasol
A ten-minute walk to Las Setas, the giant timber canopy with a rooftop walkway and lift, best at dusk when it lights up.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots are available but the traditional style and variable room sizes make it better for slightly older children than for a full baby set-up.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The rooftop pool and the flat square out front help, and a carriage ride is an easy win for tired toddler legs.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Five to twelve year olds are perfectly placed for the cathedral climb, the Alcazar and Las Setas, all within a short walk.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens get the best views in the city from the rooftop and the tower, and can roam Santa Cruz and the tapas lanes independently.
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Parents also ask
Is the Giralda view real?
Yes. The rooftop terrace and pool look straight at the Giralda tower, one of the closest and best views of it from any hotel in the city.
Are the rooms big enough for a family?
Rooms vary a lot, so book a larger family room rather than a standard double, as the smaller classic rooms can feel tight for three.
Is it noisy being so central?
Some rooms hear the cathedral bells and the evening lanes, so ask for one set back from the street if light sleepers are travelling with you.
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