For anyone looking for a place to stay in Sevilla, I highly recommend La Taberna del Alabardero. My parents and I chose it on a whim the night before we left, having no idea what to expect and hoping for the best. As soon as our cab dropped us off at the front door, we couldn’t believe this place was so reasonably priced and easy to book. The hidden gem is an elegant converted mansion, known more for its gourmet restaurant than as a place to stay. It is close to the train station, and a two-minute walk from the bridge connecting the two major sections of the city of Sevilla – Sevilla and Triana.
Inside the hotel, every wall is vibrantly colored in southern Spanish style, adorned with mosaic tiles and paintings of bullfighters, flamenco dancers, and other Andalusian icons. Vines grow all around the railings, hanging down over the walls to make each floor look more like an outdoor courtyard. Many of the windows are stained glass with distinctly Southern Spanish patterns, incorporating Catholic, Jewish, and Islamic artistic styles. The windows are all perfectly sized and positioned to illuminate the most beautiful aspects of the interior with the natural Andalusian sun, while never overwhelming visitors with too much light or glare. A continental breakfast comes free every morning, including coffee, orange juice freshly squeezed on the spot, and hot croissants and pastries. Accidentally stumbling upon La Taberna del Alabardero was the best thing we did in Sevilla.
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