Sevilla Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz’s location is excellent, but many of its so-called “hostales” charge hotel prices. The narrow streets east of the cathedral around Calle Santa María la Blanca are full of less expensive, nearly identical pensiones, although the area’s cheapest lodging rarely shares the neighborhood’s charm. Because Santa Cruz is packed with tourists, it’s best to reserve early, but last-minute rooms are not impossible to come by.

Pensión Vergara, C. Ximénez de Enciso, 11, 2nd fl. (☎954 215 668; www.pensionvergara.com), Above a souvenir shop at C. Mesón del Moro. Quirky, antique decor, colorful common spaces, and perfect location. Singles, doubles, triples, and quads, all with shared bath and A/C. No internet. €20 per person
Samay Sevilla Hostel, Menéndez Pelayo, 13 (☎955 100 160; www.samayhostels.com), The lively rooftop terrace at this 2-year-old backpackers’ hostel may be the finest in Santa Cruz. Free daily walking tours, internet, and Wi-Fi. Laundry €8. Key deposit €5. 8-bed dorms €15-19, 6-bed €16-20, 4-bed €17-22
Pensión Bienvenido, C. Archeros, 14 (☎954 413 655; www.pensionbienvenido.com), 5 comfortable upstairs rooms surround a social patio; downstairs rooms overlook the inner atrium. Basic rooftop terrace with views of the cathedral. All rooms have A/C. Laundry €6. Free Wi-Fi coming soon; call to confirm. Singles €20; doubles €38, with bath €50; triples and quads €60-64

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