Hotel Ateneo Sevilla

In Seville's Casco Antiguo, a boutique bolthole steps away from Metropol Parasol and within easy walking distance of Seville Cathedral, the Royal Alcázar and Plaza de la Encarnación. The hotel sits on Plaza Fernando de Herrera, right in the city's historic center.

Small and stylish with just 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms come with minibars, flat-screen TVs with digital programming, desks and laptop-compatible safes; bathrooms offer bathtubs or showers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Expect an intimate, bookish lobby and a terrace and garden that add a quiet, local touch.

Outdoor pool plus a terrace and garden for sun-soaked mornings and lazy afternoons. Arcade/game room, a library and concierge services keep things fun and useful. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, 24-hour front desk and luggage storage make arrivals and stays easy; roundtrip airport shuttle and parking are available for a surcharge.

Meeting rooms are available for an extra charge, and the property offers luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms include desks and laptop-compatible safes, and complimentary Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the hotel.

On-site coffee shop/cafe for a quick morning fix and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. Buffet breakfast is served daily (fee) and limited room service is offered for laid-back meals in-room.