Hotel Casa del Poeta

The elegant 17th-century house, where poet Ximenez de Enciso was born, is now a plush boutique bolthole, only a three-minute walk from Seville’s Cathedral and Alcazar.

Visiting royals love it for the peaceful oasis it offers in the heart of Barrio Santa Cruz; the central patio, with its splashing fountain, is unabashedly romantic, decorated with trailing ivy and modern art, while the roof terrace offers a bird’s eye of La Giralda.

The spacious rooms, decorated with hand-painted murals, come in soft tones; the bar, all red and gold is irresistibly plush, and the cheerful staff couldn’t be more helpful. All in all, a perfect base for enjoying Seville in style.