What budget for activities and outings Sevilla?
Seville boasts numerous parks and gardens where you can stroll (Maria Luisa Park, Jardines de Murillo...), walk, cycle, ride a Segway or even take a boat out on the Plaza de España. With 180 km of carrer bici, there's plenty to pedal too. Some agencies also offer bike tours of the surrounding area, or hot-air balloon flights over the city.
When it comes to clothing, all Spanish brands offer discounts of between 20% and 30% compared with France. What's more, the models on offer often differ from those on offer in France. For flea market enthusiasts, there's the Thursday market on Calle Feria, which is like Seville's Notting Hill. Afterwards, you'll have to bargain.
Prices for flamenco shows range from €19 to €35. They often offer preferential student rates. Not discotheques, where entrance fees range from around €10 to €20. A cocktail costs between €10 and €15 on average.
What budget to eat Sevilla?
In Seville, you can eat at any price, even if on average prices are lower than in France. Rather than the menu del día, which is very common in Spain, Sevillians prefer to go from bar to bar, drinking a beer or a glass of fino, a jerez wine, accompanied by fried fish, seafood, salads, vegetables or cold meats.
Local bistros are the best places topicar, with prices ranging from €3 to €6 for a tapa. It's best to steer clear of the touristy areas and head for La Macarena, San Marco, San Luis or Triana. Once you're seated, it's very common and even recommended to take a dish to "share". What's more, many fine restaurants have a barra, where you can enjoy a tapeo at a lower cost than sitting in the dining room (around €15 per person, drinks included). You can also follow a Spanish habit that emerged during the crisis, by going to the market to do your shopping and setting up shop in a park or along the Guadalquivir. When it comes to more traditional restaurants, it all depends on the establishment. A dish is around €10 to €15, but prices soar if the restaurants are award-winning (over €45). And if you've bitten off more than you can chew, you can take the rest home with you. The doggy bag is not yet systematized, but it won't shock anyone.
Prices depend on the establishment and the beverage. Count on €2 for a coffee (especially a cortado, the equivalent of our hazelnut), €2 to €3 maximum for a beer or cerveza, and €8 to €15 for a cocktail. Nohappy hours, but prices are lower than in France.
What is the budget for accommodation Sevilla?
From guesthouses and luxury hotels to youth hostels and excellent 2-star accommodation, there's a wide range to choose from. And prices will of course vary according to the type of accommodation. For those on a budget, the price of a bed in a dormitory varies on average from €14 to €30 per person, and a double room in a pensión costs around €50. But you can also stay very comfortably in a charming 2-star hotel for around €90 for a double room. From €150, you can get into a "de luxe", and for the most prestigious, prices can soar to €800 and more. During major events such as Semana Santa, the feria or the flamenco biennial, prices soar, with increases of between 30% and 60%. Prices also rise, but to a lesser extent, during the festive season. And more and more hotels are offering different rates for different days of the week, with lower rates from Sunday to Thursday and higher rates on Friday and Saturday. Finally, the old classification of "high" and "low" season has been replaced by the notion of occupancy (higher or lower), which sometimes amounts to the same thing, but can change a price from one day to the next, or even within the same day. To find a lower price, don't hesitate to look out for promotions on websites. Be aware that in July and August, the "off-season" for a city without sea, but with high temperatures, prices can drop very sharply. For hotels, the 10% VAT (IVA) is increasingly included in prices, but don't hesitate to specify this when booking. Don't forget to specify whether parking is included or not.
Travel budget Sevilla and cost of living
The cost of living in Seville is significantly lower than in French cities. There are, however, periods when prices soar: Holy Week and the feria, particularly for accommodation, but also for small daily expenses. Some budgets per day and per person:
Small budgets: between €60 (night in a youth hostel or campsite), two tapas meals, bus or streetcar travel and visits during free hours, and €80 (night in a guesthouse).
Average budget: between €100 and €150, you can afford one night in a 2 or 3-star hotel, one meal in a tapas bar and one in a restaurant, admission to a museum and a drink in the evening. You can also get around the city by bus, streetcar or cab.
Big budget: from €180, you can stay in a luxury hotel, have a meal in a gourmet restaurant, go out for a cocktail and see a flamenco show, and bring back a few souvenirs.
