Last updated: March 2026.
Seville had long been on my list. It was very nearly our babymoon destination before I decided on some R&R in Mallorca instead. But with R approaching 14 months, I wasn’t sure whether it would be quite the same with a young child in tow – missing out on the flamenco, the jugs of sangria, and the late night tapas. As it turned out, I needn’t have worried. It was a brilliant short weekend away with the family, and by far one of my favourite European cities. Stunning architecture, child-friendly people, easy to walk, and with delicious food at every meal.
We flew in on a Friday afternoon and had two full days to explore, before coming back on Monday. Here’s our replicable itinerary, plus everything you need to know about visiting Seville with kids.
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Is Seville good for babies and toddlers?
One of the things that struck us immediately was just how many prams there were everywhere – and we travel a lot, so we’re not just noticing them for the first time as new parents. The Spanish clearly love to take their babies out and about, and families were everywhere we went. It made the whole trip feel completely natural and relaxed like nowhere I’ve been before.
The old town is compact and almost entirely flat, making it one of the most pram-friendly city break destinations we’ve tried. Here’s what makes it work so well for families:
- Prams absolutely everywhere, so you won’t feel out of place
- Flat, walkable streets – the old town is easy with a pram (although there are cobbles)
- Most of the major sites are within a 15-minute walk of each other
- Warm weather even in February (we had 20-23°C days)
- Play parks are dotted all over the city – we spotted four or five across the weekend
- Lovely walks along the river
- Spanish culture is inherently child-friendly – security guards, museum workers, restaurant staff, people in shops were all incredibly warm and welcoming towards R
- Every restaurant we visited had high chairs and we were never the only family there
Seville has a lot of cobbles, particularly in Santa Cruz. Not un-pramable at all, but you need a pram with decent wheels; see our guide to the best travel prams here.
Getting to Seville
We flew direct from London, which takes around 2.5 hours. Seville Airport is compact and easy to navigate with a buggy, and on the way home we were sent to a dedicated family security area with no queue and very friendly staff.
We brought R’s car seat with us as he had his own seat on the plane, which meant we could use it in any taxi on arrival – a simpler approach than trying to pre-book one. It was around 20 minutes into the city centre and cost €30 via the taxi rank. On the way back we booked an Uber as we were staying in a quiet side street where we’d struggle to flag a taxi down.
Where to stay in Seville with kids or a baby
We rented an apartment on Calle Caballerizas in the heart of the old town, literally 20 metres from Casa de Pilatos (a stunning Renaissance palace). Our host was helpful with recommendations, and the location was perfect: quiet in the evenings but within easy walking distance of everything.
With a baby, I usually opt for an apartment over a hotel in a city like Seville as having a kitchen for meal prep, a separate room for his cot, and somewhere to collapse on the sofa with takeaway after a long day is worth every penny. The old town around Santa Cruz, Plaza de España or the Casa de Pilatos area are all excellent bases.
That said, if you’d rather a hotel, there are some brilliant family-friendly options. Here are a few worth considering across different budgets:
Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The most iconic hotel in Seville – a palatial Moorish-baroque building that is right next door to the Alcázar. Families consistently praise the warm, attentive staff, stunning rooms (some with adjoining options for families), and the outdoor pool. Children under 2 stay free with a cot. A splurge, but if you’re going to treat yourself, this is the one.
Hotel Colón Gran Meliá ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A five-star option in the heart of the old town, walkable from all the main sights. Well decorated, with a concierge team that receives consistent praise for going above and beyond. Reviewers highlight the central but surprisingly quiet location and the excellent breakfast, so a great choice if you want old-town convenience with high-end service.
Novotel Sevilla ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The reliable family-friendly option, these spacious family rooms sleep up to two adults and two children, with kids under 16 staying for free. The hotel has a rooftop pool, playground and games room, plus the welcome gift kits for children on arrival are a lovely touch. It’s about a 20-minute walk or short metro ride from the old town, but the family facilities more than make up for it.
Our Seville weekend itinerary with a baby
Friday evening: arrival and Doña Rufina
Land, taxi, apartment and then a dash out to a gem of a restaurant on the doorstep. Doña Rufina is a wonderful little tapas restaurant with a beautiful courtyard, and it set the tone perfectly for the whole trip. The staff were welcoming towards R, the padrón peppers were delicious, and we were immediately reminded why we love Spain! High chairs available and we very much recommend.
Saturday: nuns, the bullring, Triana, Las Setas and a parade
Morning: the hidden nun experience
First stop, literally a one-minute walk from our apartment: Convento de San Leandro on Plaza San Ildefonso. This is Seville’s most famous convent sweet shop, and the experience is unlike anything else.
You ring a bell. You hear a soft voice. You place your order into a revolving wooden hatch and your baked goods appear on the other side without you ever seeing the nun who made them. It’s a little random but quite fun – and they even take card!
We bought a bag of magdalenas (around 12 for just €5) and R loved them. Light, lemony, and fresh – we had no trouble getting through them over the weekend. The convent is open 9am–1pm and 5–7pm daily.
From there we walked down to the Cathedral and Giralda. At the scale of a city block and the height of a small mountain, it’s extraordinary even just to walk around. We didn’t go inside – I’m not sure it’s the environment for an active 14-month-old – but the exterior alone is worth your time. If you are interested in going inside, book here.
Mid-morning: Real Maestranza Bullring
- One of Spain’s most beautiful bullrings, built in 1761 in classic Baroque style
- Pram-friendly — the only exception is climbing the steps into the bullring seating itself, but you can simply leave the pram at the bottom
- Book tickets in advance (we went with an 11am slot) – I’d highly recommend a guided tour
The architecture is beautiful, but the signage throughout is a little sparse so it’s hard to understand the history and context without reading up beforehand. We’d recommend doing a bit of research before you go to get the most out of it or doing a guided tour. On the day we visited, the ring itself also had a marquee set up for an event, which obscured the full view.
Afternoon: Triana
Cross the Isabel II bridge over the Guadalquivir river and into the neighbourhood of Triana. You’ll see locals going about their day, ceramics workshops, flamenco bars, and more gorgeous buildings.
- Mercado de Triana: A beautiful traditional market inside the old Castillo de San Jorge, which was the headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition. Open Tuesday–Saturday 8am–3pm
- Calle Betis: Wander the riverfront street and browse the ceramics shops – Triana has been producing its famous azulejo tiles for centuries
- Grab a drink at Bar Santa Ana (Calle Pureza): One of Triana’s oldest and most traditional bars, with lovely outdoor tables
- Informal flamenco: Our host recommended Lola Cacerola on Calle Betis for relaxed, informal flamenco over dinner – not for this trip with R, sadly
Late afternoon: back to the Airbnb, then Las Setas and Torre del Oro
After lunch at Casa Manolo, a great spot just back towards the old town with a really good mix of inside and outside tables and high chairs, we headed back to the apartment for R’s nap, then headed back out for the afternoon. Metropol Parasol (nicknamed The Mushrooms) is a giant undulating wooden structure that towers above the city. At €16 each to go up to the panoramic walkway, we decided to skip it and admire it from below, which is impressive enough in itself. But having seen some of the photos after, I’m slightly regretting it!
From there we walked down to Torre del Oro, the 13th century golden tower on the riverbank, and along the river for a stretch. The riverside path is flat, wide, and a pleasant walk – albeit a bit bumpy in places with the cobbles!
Evening: Día de Andalucía parade
We happened to be in Seville on Día de Andalucía, Andalusia’s annual regional day. The city was alive with green and white flags, Andalusian music and local celebrations throughout the day. In 2026 this coincided with the 500th anniversary of Emperor Charles V’s entry into Seville, marked by a spectacular one-off historic reenactment parade with period costumes and music. The annual Día de Andalucía celebrations happen every 28th February, so if you’re visiting around that date the atmosphere will be brilliant regardless, but the parade itself was a lucky one-off for us.
Sunday: the Alcázar, mooching the streets, lunch and Santa Cruz
Morning: Real Alcázar
This is the headline attraction of Seville, and it earns it. Originally built by the Moors on Roman foundations and adapted over centuries by successive rulers, the Alcázar is one of the finest examples of Mudéjar architecture in the world: intricate tilework, ornate courtyards, cool shaded arcades, and gardens that are every bit as breathtaking as the buildings themselves.
A few things to know:
- Book well in advance as it sells out weeks ahead. It was sold out the day we visited, but we’d luckily nabbed our 10am slot a few weeks before
- Allow at least 90 minutes; the gardens alone probably took us an hour and there’s a maze which would be brilliant for older children
- Visitor numbers are capped, so it doesn’t feel overwhelming or overly busy
- Mostly pram-friendly – there are ramps throughout, though a few sections require steps
- There is a café on site, though it doesn’t have high chairs
Late morning: mooching the streets
After the Alcázar we wandered back towards the Airbnb without any particular agenda, and this turned out to be one of the best decisions of the trip. There is so much to see just walking the streets of Seville’s old town with orange trees lining every alley.
Lunchtime: Doña Encarna
Near Las Setas, Doña Encarna is a lovely tapas spot with high chairs and a welcoming atmosphere. We’d recommend the meat and cheese platter and R demolished most of a Spanish omelette, which tells you everything you need to know. Great food, good value for a peak tourist spot.
Afternoon: Plaza de España and the Santa Cruz walking tour
Plaza de España is one of Spain’s most spectacular civic spaces. It’s a vast semicircular building with two soaring towers and a canal lined with 48 tiled alcoves representing each Spanish province. It reminded me of Disneyland’s castle in places – absolutely stunning! Boats are available to hire, which looked fun.
From there we did a Santa Cruz walking tour around Seville’s former Jewish quarter. The route winds past artisan shops selling ceramics, jewellery and traditional sweet treats throughout, which makes the walk feel wonderfully alive rather than just a sightseeing exercise.
Our route (starting from the Plaza de España end):
- Plaza de los Venerables: A charming square with ornate baroque architecture and outdoor café terraces
- Plaza de Santa Cruz: The quiet heart of the neighbourhood, with a 17th century iron cross at its centre
- Callejón del Agua: A narrow atmospheric alley running along the old Alcázar walls, with the ancient water towers that once fed the palace still visible
- Plaza de Doña Elvira: A shaded, tiled square with ceramic benches
- Calle Mateos Gago: A lively street of tapas bars with Cathedral views. Coffee stop at Cerveceria Giralda which is housed in a 12th century hammam
- Patio de Banderas: Finish here – an orange tree-lined square that frames the Giralda perfectly in the background
The main routes are pram-friendly; some of the narrower alleyways are cobbled but manageable.
Evening: La Moderna
We ended the day at La Moderna for drinks – they had high chairs and a good tapas menu, and it was a lovely relaxed end to the trip.
How to see Flamenco in Seville with kids
Flamenco is obviously one of the big draws of Seville, and with a baby we skipped it on this trip – the shows can be intense, the venues small, and most performances start at 7pm or later which is R’s bedtime. That said, it’s absolutely doable with slightly older or much younger children who will likely sleep through it. Teatro Flamenco Sevilla is specifically designed for family audiences and runs shows from 5pm so probably the best bet with young kids. El Museo del Baile Flamenco also has daily performances from 7pm with reduced tickets for children (adults €20, children €12). For toddlers, the most relaxed option is La Carbonería, a free informal flamenco bar in Santa Cruz that starts at 8pm. You just buy a drink, and if the little one gets bored you can leave without losing a penny.
Where to eat in Seville with a baby
Every restaurant we visited had high chairs and we were never the only family there. The Spanish are wonderfully accommodating towards babies and young children so you never feel like you’re imposing.
Places we visited and loved:
- Doña Rufina: Our Friday night dinner was in a beautiful courtyard, with wonderful tapas (squid, padrón peppers etc).
- Casa Manolo: Saturday lunch on the walk back from Triana. Great mix of inside and outside tables, excellent food.
- Doña Encarna: Sunday lunch near Las Setas. I recommend the meat and cheese platter and the Spanish omelette, which R claimed most of.
- La Moderna: Sunday evening drinks with a good tapas menu.
- Gelato MITO: Truly insane gelato. Worth the queue and ask about their flavour of the day.
- Bar Santa Ana (Triana, Calle Pureza): We walked past and it looked wonderfully traditional with lovely outdoor tables.
Recommended by our local host so on our list for next time:
- Eslava: Our host’s favourite – she said to go early for the outside tables
- Taberna Zurbarán: Homemade tapas in a quiet square with a beautiful terrace
- Cañabota: Michelin-starred seafood, with a more informal tapas bar section
- El Rinconcillo: Seville’s oldest bar, with traditional tapas and a wonderful atmosphere
- Las Teresas: Classic tapas near the Cathedral
- Bodeguita Antonio Romero: She said to try the piripi, the jamón, and the montadito de pringá
- Casa Ricardo: Famous croquettes
- Maria Trifulca (Triana): Book a deck table on the river
- Recoveco: Rooftop with spectacular views
- Bar Garlochi: A quirky Easter-themed bar
- La Barra de Inchausti: Traditional seafood and stews
- The Island: Fish and seafood, tapas at high tables
- El Manijero: Super authentic, popular with locals
- The Container: Excellent food near San Luis de los Franceses
- Tradevo: Good value tapas
- Las Golondrinas & Pura Tasca (Triana): Delicious tapas
- Cairo: Open kitchen all day, great tapas and paella
- Casablanca: In front of the Cathedral
Other things to see in Seville
The architecture in Seville is so relentlessly beautiful that you may well walk past extraordinary buildings without even realising what they are. The following are all within the old town and worth keeping an eye out for as you wander:
- Casa de Pilatos: A stunning Renaissance-Mudéjar palace just steps from our apartment
- Palacio de Dueñas: Another magnificent palace in the old town
- Palacio de Lebrija: A beautiful Andalusian mansion with Roman mosaic floors
- San Luis de los Franceses: A baroque church our host particularly recommended
- Hospital de los Venerables: In the heart of Santa Cruz, a 17th century baroque gem
Day trips:
- Córdoba: An easy and brilliant day trip thanks to the high-speed AVE train from Seville Santa Justa which takes just 40 minutes and runs frequently throughout the day. Tickets from around €9 if booked in advance
- Cádiz: Around 1 hour 40 minutes by direct train from Santa Justa, with tickets from around €17. A beautiful coastal city with a very different feel to Seville – great beaches, stunning old town, and brilliant seafood
You may want to pair a long weekend in Seville with a beach trip to Cádiz or go to Grenada or the south coast (around Malaga or Torrox). We’d recommend searching for the best car hire rates with Auto Europe, which compares all the major rental companies in Spain.
Practical tips for visiting Seville with a baby
- Book the Alcázar as soon as you have your dates: It sells out weeks in advance
- Bringing your own car seat: If your child has their own seat on the plane, bring the car seat with you as it means you can use any taxi on arrival without needing to pre-book or worry about availability
- Pram wheels matter: Seville has a lot of cobbles, particularly in Santa Cruz. Invest in a pram with good wheels
- Sunday afternoons: Many attractions and shops close so plan any ticketed sightseeing in the morning
- Play parks: There are four or five dotted around the old town – useful to know when you need five minutes of distraction
Our verdict on Seville with a baby
By far one of my favourite European cities, Seville is a place of beauty and the warmth of the Spanish towards babies and young children makes the whole thing feel easy.
Three nights was perfect for us but it also makes a perfect starting point for an Andalusia road trip: Córdoba is 40 minutes by train, and from Seville you could easily work your way down through Cádiz and Sotogrande, along the coast through Malaga to Nerja, and on to Granada – all stunning in their own right and all very manageable with young children. That’s a trip we very much have on the list.
Let us know if you book Seville off the back of our guide. We’d love to hear from you!
Allie, Jack & R
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