If you’re planning a city break to Sevilla and want to stay right in the heart of the action, it’s hard to beat the location of Intelier Casa de Indias.
Overlooking Plaza de la Encarnacion and directly opposite the city’s famous Las Setas, the boutique hotel occupies a protected historic building whose origins date back to 1521.
Originally built as the Convento Regina Angelorum, the property has served as everything from warehouses to the historic La Castellana hat shop before eventually becoming residential apartments.
Today it has been carefully transformed into a 61-room hotel that retains much of its original character.
Original brick walls, elegant arches from the former convent cloister and late 19th-century wooden ceilings remain throughout the building, giving guests the chance to stay somewhere with genuine history rather than a modern reproduction.
No two rooms are exactly alike thanks to the centuries-old layout of the building.
Some feature exposed brickwork and original timber ceilings, while others have balconies and large windows overlooking Las Setas and the bustling Plaza de la Encarnacion below.
The location is one of the hotel’s biggest selling points.
The Cathedral, Giralda, Santa Cruz and Palacio de las Dueñas are all within easy walking distance, while dozens of tapas bars, restaurants and markets are right on the doorstep.
But arguably the biggest highlight sits on the roof.
Atico Indiano is a 253-square-metre rooftop terrace complete with swimming pool, sun loungers and cocktail bar, offering uninterrupted views across Las Setas and Sevilla’s historic skyline.
It’s an ideal place to cool off after a day exploring the city, particularly during Sevilla’s long, hot summers.
The cocktail menu features classics including Negroni, Margarita, Moscow Mule and Mojito alongside signature creations, while weekend visitors can also order burgers, sandwiches and croquetas.
For anyone wanting to explore Sevilla entirely on foot while staying somewhere with genuine character, Intelier Casa de Indias offers one of the city’s most attractive combinations of history, location and rooftop views.
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