Sevilla El Centro

Plaza Alfalfa, Plaza de la Encarnación, and Plaza San Pedro frame a maze of tiny streets full of unassuming tapas bars and affordable international restaurants.

El Rinconcillo, C. Gerona, 40 Founded in 1670 in an abandoned convent, this bodega is the epitome of a local hangout, teeming with gray-haired men deep in conversation and locals stopping in for a quick glass of wine or a delicious tapas spread. The bartender tallies up your tab in chalk on the wooden counter. Tapas €1.80-3.20. Raciones €6-14.50. Open daily 1:30pm-1:30am
Confitería La Campana, C. Sierpes 1 and 3 Founded in 1885, Sevilla’s most famous cafe has twice made an appearance in Spanish short stories, and it continues to serve up granizadas de limón (lemon-flavored crushed ice), ice cream (€2-2.50), and an astounding variety of homemade pastries (€1.50-3.40). Open daily 8am-11pm
Habanita Bar Restaurante, C. Golfo, 3 off C. Pérez Galdós. Popular vegetarian/vegan-oriented cafe-restaurant serving Cuban fare, pastas, and salads; plenty of options for carnivores, too. Entrees €6.50-16; most available in ½-portions. Open M-Sa 12:30-4:30pm and 8pm-12:30am, Su 12:30-4:30pm. Reserve ahead for peak dinner hours
Bar Europa, C. Siete Revueltas, 35 (☎954 221 354; www.bareuropa.info), Slightly pricier than average, but the award-winning tapas at this stylish, understated bar are worth the splurge. Tapas €2.50-4.50. Wine €1.80-3 per glass. Open M-Sa 8pm-1am, Su 8:30pm-1am
Taberna Coloniales, Pl. Cristo de Burgos, 19 A popular bar with shady outdoor seating on the plaza and a wide assortment of tapas. Most tapas €1.50-3.50. Restaurant open daily 11:30-12:15am. Kitchen closed 4:30-8:30pm.

By clicking submit you agree to the terms of the Let’s Go Privacy Policy

For 52 years, we have published the world’s favorite budget travel guides, written entirely by students and updated every year. With pen and notebook in hand and a few changes of underwear stuffed in our backpacks, we spend months roaming the globe in search of travel bargains.