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We wouldn't do this two-star hostal justice if we didn't mention the stunning family of Sevillians who runs it.
Two young women and their mother greet you with Spanish eyes and heavy Flamenco hair. Their southern charm percolates the place like crawling vines, creeping throughout the entire gigantic Sevillana palace.
The hostal isn't aesthetically bad, either. This place is the real deal, complete with Mudejar ceilings and burning candles in the 17th-century dining room. Anyone wanting an authentic Andalusian experience should book a room here, in order to take full advantage.
The Hostal Sierpes is located inside the winding mess of tangled streets in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, less than 200 meters to the Cathedral. You won't make a bad turn choosing this hostal, as long as you can find it.
They couldn't be sure how many rooms actually exist (though it's been in the family for years). We counted, and there are exactly 36. Rooms are simple with mismatching furniture and white sheets. Every room has en suite bathroom, a pleasant surprise for such an old mansion.
Note: During Semana Santa and Feria prices double. And as much as we like the hostal and the women who run it, that's a major turn-off.
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