Daily costs per person in EUR. Seville is one of Spain's most affordable cities — free tapas with drinks, cheap sherry, and walkable distances keep costs remarkably low.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: EUR (Euro) (1 USD ≈ €0.92)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €18–35 | €70–130 | €200+ | Hostels → boutique hotels → palace hotels |
| Food | €12–20 | €30–50 | €70+ | Tapas bars & markets → sit-down restaurants → fine dining |
| Transport | €2–5 | €8–15 | €25+ | Walking & Sevici → bus/metro → taxis |
| Activities | €0–15 | €20–40 | €60+ | Free sights & walks → museums & flamenco → private tours |
| Drinks | €5–10 | €12–20 | €30+ | Cañas & tinto de verano → sherry bars → cocktail lounges |
| Daily Total | €37–85 | €140–255 | €385+ | $40–92 → $152–278 → $419+ |
Money-saving tips
Free experiences
Plaza de España, Triana walks, Guadalquivir promenade, cathedral exterior, Parque de María Luisa, Macarena walls, Santa Cruz alleys, and Torre del Oro on Mondays.
Tapas on a budget
Many bars give a free tapa with each drink (€2.50–3 for a caña). Bodega Santa Cruz montaditos: €2.50. El Rinconcillo spinach and chickpeas: €4. Mercado de Triana counter lunches: €6–10.
Transport
Seville is extremely walkable — most sights are within 20 minutes. Metro single: €1.35. Tussam bus: €1.40. Seville bike-share (Sevici): €13.33/week with first 30 min free per trip.
Free museum days
Alcázar: free Mon 6–7pm (limited tickets). Cathedral: free Mon 4:30–6pm. Many museums free for EU citizens on Sundays. Archivo de Indias is always free.
Drink deals
A caña (small beer) costs €1.50–2.50. Tinto de verano (red wine with lemon soda) is cheaper than sangria at €2–3. Fino sherry by the glass: €2–3. Supermarket wines from €2.
Flamenco budget
Peña flamenca venues are cheaper than tablao shows — Peña Torres Macarena (€10) or catch free flamenco at bars in Triana. Casa de la Memoria (€22) is excellent value for a professional show.
