La Casa del Maestro

Small, cosy hotel in the centre of Seville which was once home to a renowned flamenco guitarist

This was the home of Nino Ricardo, one of Spain’s great flamenco guitar players. He lived here for nearly 60 years and pictures of him still adorn the walls. In the small sitting room at the front of the house you can pluck one of his records from the CD rack and listen to his sublime tunes.

The house is a real find, with great prices for the centre of town. The feel is warm, authentic and welcoming, with more than a little style. Step in off the pedestrian street and you enter a small courtyard with a fountain; several floors above you sun pours in through a glass dome. You'll find whitewashed walls, traditional tiled floors, a cast-iron door and elegant cane armchairs. The 11 rooms vary in size but not in style; with plush fabrics, comfortable beds, smart furniture and gleaming bathrooms. Climb to the top of the house and to find the roof terrace, where you can breakfast with views over Seville’s rooftops to the Giralda and the Cathedral.

Highs

• History, simplicity, tradition and style all come together here with an easy grace
• The stylishly uncluttered bedrooms offer good value for money
• The friendly, helpful staff offer a personal service
• There's a lovely roof terrace
• It's in a quiet location on the edge of the historic Barrio de Santa Cruz

Lows

• There's no lift, but ground-floor rooms are available
• Some of the Standard Rooms are, in fact, very small
• Don't expect fancy service; this is a B&B hotel only and you'll have to go out to eat
• It can be hard to find in Seville's maze of narrow streets - best to take a taxi