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.
