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This place is really nice if you wish to go to Sevilla and not pay an exhorbiting price, or if there is no available place to stay. Connection to Sevilla can be made by bus (ask the Carmona touristic information for schedules) pretty easily. Excellent place for families.

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by valy-4176 – posted on May 5, 2008

5

A great hostel in a nice looking town. At first we wanted a hostel in the center of seville, so we booked this one. When we found out it was a little outside it, we were pretty much dissapointed. But once we arrived there we saw the nice town with its medieval feel and it lifted our morales up.... more A great hostel in a nice looking town. At first we wanted a hostel in the center of seville, so we booked this one. When we found out it was a little outside it, we were pretty much dissapointed. But once we arrived there we saw the nice town with its medieval feel and it lifted our morales up. Once inside the hostel it was boosted up! We took a trip around spain and portugal, and i have to say this one was the best one we were in =) Rooms and bathrooms were clean, and the staff was very friendly.close

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by angelo22 – posted on Jan 10, 2008

4

The location is poor due to its located 29 km from seville city thus have made me missed my return flight to dublin at noon. It would have been no problem reaching the airport if I stay in seville city centre.

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by Aminyun – posted on Apr 14, 2007

18

Beware when booking a shared room for two that this is a module in a large room of about twenty people - all of the noise and light problems of being in a big dorm, hard to sleep, which is a shame because the actual building is beautiful and well located.

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by genwilkinson – posted on Apr 10, 2007

4

breakfast was excellent we had cold showers every morning

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by kellybethinks – posted on Apr 10, 2007

2

à great hostel for being 20 minutes outside of Seville in Carmona which is a quaint small antique town = would be a great day trip away from Seville but not a convenient place to stay if you're headed to Seville. However, it is a good inbetween stop between Cordoba and Seville = about an hour... more à great hostel for being 20 minutes outside of Seville in Carmona which is a quaint small antique town = would be a great day trip away from Seville but not a convenient place to stay if you're headed to Seville. However, it is a good inbetween stop between Cordoba and Seville = about an hour to Cordoba by car. I had rented a car so all worked out well, but without a car it might be more difficult to negotiate the travel distances, though a quiet alternative to staying in a larger city.close

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by ghurcomb7787 – posted on Mar 22, 2007

1

I was slightly panicked when I realized the hostel I had pre-booked for seville was not actually in seville, but 45 minutes away. As my younger sister and I were already arriving late in the evening (we got to seville after 10pm) we were unable to stay and thus lost our deposit AND were charged... more I was slightly panicked when I realized the hostel I had pre-booked for seville was not actually in seville, but 45 minutes away. As my younger sister and I were already arriving late in the evening (we got to seville after 10pm) we were unable to stay and thus lost our deposit AND were charged the first night´s accommodation because I was only able to let them know that morning when I realized. THIS HOSTEL IS NOT IN SEVILLE!close

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by katrinagaus5460 – posted on Mar 15, 2007

2

The hotel is 45 min from the city and the last buss is at 22:00. if you are looking for a nice retirement villige, where you can read a book and relax all day this is perfect. if you want excitment stay somewhere else. The staff was very nice.

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by abreibe – posted on Feb 15, 2007

11

first, realize this place is about a 45 minute, 2.25 euro bus ride to sevilla. BUT, the town is really nice and i would definitely stay here again. in the "regular" rooms, the walls do not reach the ceilings so the person on the top bunk can see into the other rooms. we really... more first, realize this place is about a 45 minute, 2.25 euro bus ride to sevilla. BUT, the town is really nice and i would definitely stay here again. in the "regular" rooms, the walls do not reach the ceilings so the person on the top bunk can see into the other rooms. we really enjoyed this place, and if you go, definitely hit up the food market in town because it is cheaper than any other we ever saw :)close

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by danithegirl – posted on Jan 12, 2007

5

This was more of a hotel; hard to meet people, and it was listed under Sevilla, but its 20 km away, so it was quite the bus ride. If visiting Carmona and you want to keep to yourself, then this is the place.

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by dglov4147 – posted on Jan 7, 2007

5

Great hostel! It is located in Carmona about 15-20 minutes drive from Seville. Carmona is a beautiful old town and is a lot of fun. It is beautiful for walks. If you are driving in Carmona be careful! The streets are narrow, we had a minivan and it was a tough squeeze in many spots. But if you... more Great hostel! It is located in Carmona about 15-20 minutes drive from Seville. Carmona is a beautiful old town and is a lot of fun. It is beautiful for walks. If you are driving in Carmona be careful! The streets are narrow, we had a minivan and it was a tough squeeze in many spots. But if you are willing to brave it, it's doable. The only trouble was that we ran out of hot water after 6 people took a shower but if you wait for 30 mins it should be available again. Highly recommend this hostel.close

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by karthikshan – posted on Jan 3, 2007

4

Beds were great, very comfortable. Staff were nice. Breakfast was basic, it is about 45 minutes out of Sevilla, but good if you want an escape from the busy cities.

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by danami – posted on Dec 20, 2006

27

Fabulous place. Recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing place to stay. Being 30km from Seville wasn't an issue for me as the bus service is excellent and the depot is right in the older part of Seville, within easy walking distance of everything I wanted to see and do. Carmona is delightful -...

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by is200 – posted on Nov 12, 2006

6

absolutely beautiful little town, peaceful with a swimming pool to die for!! 1 hour out of seville, everybody in carmonia very helpful with directions

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by alyssha – posted on Oct 28, 2006

3

lovely spot, the place is a mission to find, and a half hour bus ride out of seville, but when there it is really relaxing and lovely. the town carmona is so beautiful, and like really living in a beautiful small spanish village. it was actually so lovely to get of the bus at the end of a day in... more lovely spot, the place is a mission to find, and a half hour bus ride out of seville, but when there it is really relaxing and lovely. the town carmona is so beautiful, and like really living in a beautiful small spanish village. it was actually so lovely to get of the bus at the end of a day in seville and come back and chill out. NOT a party place at all, but i reccomend it totally to the older traveller!close

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by tor-wh – posted on Oct 21, 2006

8

Is it located outside Seville (30 km, Bus 2.25 euros each way from the bus station). Carmona is beautifull and incredible just to stay with Andalucian people. If you can came.

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by diamantim – posted on Oct 12, 2006

14

An excellent place that exceeded our wildest expectations. The room was clean and had a wonderful bathroom with both a bath and shower. The pool really helped cool us off when we arrived at the end of a long hot day. Staff were friendly and helped us figure things out. The location is... more An excellent place that exceeded our wildest expectations. The room was clean and had a wonderful bathroom with both a bath and shower. The pool really helped cool us off when we arrived at the end of a long hot day. Staff were friendly and helped us figure things out. The location is ideal...a bit hard to find but located in a wonderful village here one can really lay back and relax. I would one day to return.close

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by pm-je – posted on Oct 7, 2006

2

Well upon first impression this place is gorgeous.. It has that real Spain feeling to it... BUT it all stops there.. First off it is a 45 minuite bus ride to Seville.. (I dont know how they were able to advertise on Hostel World under "Seville") Second the Staff had absolutely NO... more Well upon first impression this place is gorgeous.. It has that real Spain feeling to it... BUT it all stops there.. First off it is a 45 minuite bus ride to Seville.. (I dont know how they were able to advertise on Hostel World under "Seville") Second the Staff had absolutely NO personalty.. It allmost seemed that they would perfer you not to stay there.. EVERYTHING was an inconvience to them.. They DO have free internet but dont think you will get to use it without getting dirty looks from the receptionist´s the entire time.. not to mention the computer is slower than probably anything you have used at any other hostel. Theres free breakfast but dont take too much because they measure how much cereal you take.. Enjoy your stay! P.S The maid is EVIL.. She will stare you down and respond with an incinscere "Hola" when you greet her.. Not to mention the mumbles under her breath to other staff members..close

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by jmavro – posted on Oct 5, 2006

8

This Hostel is very beautiful and so calming. It has been a wonderful experience being outside of a big city and havng the opportunity to experience ¨real¨spain. I couldnt thin of a more beautiful, friendly hostel to be doing it at. I booked this online while i was drunk in Madris and didnt... more This Hostel is very beautiful and so calming. It has been a wonderful experience being outside of a big city and havng the opportunity to experience ¨real¨spain. I couldnt thin of a more beautiful, friendly hostel to be doing it at. I booked this online while i was drunk in Madris and didnt realise it wasnt in the city. It is the best mistake i have made while traveling! Thank you Hospederia Palacio Marques de las Torres!close

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by Kellie7130 – posted on Sep 21, 2006

5

This hostel is not a good place to stay if you want to see Seville. It is excellent however if you want to spend some time in Carmona. I met some great people here and had a blast. It is very clean and there is a pool! The bus to Seville is very cheap but it doesnt run very late. The girls who... more This hostel is not a good place to stay if you want to see Seville. It is excellent however if you want to spend some time in Carmona. I met some great people here and had a blast. It is very clean and there is a pool! The bus to Seville is very cheap but it doesnt run very late. The girls who worked there were very nice, very helpful and very relaxed.close

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by khitc – posted on Sep 18, 2006

5

If you want to stay in Sevilla, this is NOT the place, BUT it is an amazing get-away from the big city rush. I had a great time and would return here. I practically had the entire hostel to myself. The pool is a nice perk being no where near a beach and the weather being so hot.

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by chefnav – posted on Sep 17, 2006

5

The best little spanish town. It is great for a quiet couple of days. It is 1hour bus from Seville but very easy ride once you find the right bus. Well worth it

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by katelm1325 – posted on Sep 14, 2006

5

This place is so gorgeous, really cheap and peaceful great for a romantic break or relaxing time with your mates. Pool is lovely. It is city centre and Carmona is so beautiful a really lovely place to visit.

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by gelaj – posted on Aug 24, 2006

7

This is amazing for a hostel! You don't stay here to party, but to really relax. The house and garden is beautiful, while the rooms are very simple. I was lucky enough to get one for myself. Definately worth the money, and the town Carmona is worth a visit.

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by OuiOui3742 – posted on Aug 17, 2006

9

The place is really nice and the town as well!!! The rooms for 4 people are a little bit small is you a lot of baggage, but apart of this, I'm so happy to stay there.

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by Msmer6790 – posted on Aug 11, 2006

3

Place is out of Seville but exactly what we wanted to relax for a few days. Rooms are all joined together just separated by a dividing wall. And VERY HOT as only 1 tiny window for each room. Some rooms don´t have windows!! Place is spotless and breakfast is good. Pool refreshing also.

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by kimpay – posted on Aug 3, 2006

2

Place is really wonderful, swimming pool is a blessing in such high temperatures. It´s a perfect place for a break from busy and niosy city life. The only problem is that there is no kitchen.

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by ksiec – posted on Jul 30, 2006

7

In fact, it is not really at the town of Serville, it is much further away from Serville, more than 29km as described. If you go there by train, you have to take a local bus C1 to the bus station first, and then take another bus to Carmona (the town where the hostel located). Despite of the... more In fact, it is not really at the town of Serville, it is much further away from Serville, more than 29km as described. If you go there by train, you have to take a local bus C1 to the bus station first, and then take another bus to Carmona (the town where the hostel located). Despite of the remoteness, the hostel is spotlessly clean with good continental breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. All in all, the price is cheap. And the tapas in this small town are cheap and great too! If u ar looking for a holiday with no disturbance from the surroundings, here should be ur choice, but if u are looking for fun in this town, u are better to look for other hostel. As the normal working hour of the town is awesome, u wont find anything to eat in between 2-8pm, but definitely the night life will fulfill whatever u want!close

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by Beebe4605 – posted on Jul 26, 2006

3

The hostel is not actually in Seville though its address says that it is. It is actually 30km outside and requires either a long bus or taxi ride. If you are looking to go out late in Seville, this place will cost you in late night transportation.

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by Rdf2di – posted on Jul 18, 2006

6

The shared hostel-type rooms are very small, the storage space is in a box under the bed. They are basically partitions of a larger room, and it is possible to see into everyone else´s room from the top bunk. However, noise is not really a problem (or wasn´t when I was there!) as there... more The shared hostel-type rooms are very small, the storage space is in a box under the bed. They are basically partitions of a larger room, and it is possible to see into everyone else´s room from the top bunk. However, noise is not really a problem (or wasn´t when I was there!) as there weren´t alot of guests. It is a quiet and relaxing hostel, in a beautiful town, a little bit away from the usual tourist paths. There is also easy access to Sevilla so it is well worth a visit if you are looking for something slightly quieter in a beautiful location and with most of the amenities of a hotel rather than a hostel.close

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by Hh23 – posted on Jun 18, 2006

8

Not the most secure of places (the walls are more like partitions] but a beautiful place... the pool is lovely, and the breakfast is fabulous after so many bowls of stale cornflakes in other hostels! Good value for money, but read your directions carefully- this hostel is not in Seville! :]

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by Catch4601 – posted on Jun 3, 2006

11

Really beautiful and comfortable but no whole walls between the rooms, so could be quite loud and unsecure...

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by BAmmer5172 – posted on May 21, 2006

1

A really nice place if you want to be in Carmona (which is a pretty cool town incidentally), but a bit of a ways from Sevilla. It´s a beautiful place, but more like a big dorm room with a bunch of partitions so privacy is limited.

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by michael6317 – posted on May 9, 2006

35

the hostel was great, very beautiful and excellant staff. maybe easier directions from where the bus from Seville drops you off, but otherwise, charming. the pool is a definite perk...as was brekfast, well obviously i liked it. thanks so much.

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by lmoore2562 – posted on May 3, 2006

3

Squeaky doors that don´t always lock and all noises can be heard by everyone. Minimal privacy in tiny bunk bed dorm double in my case, with no window, though some had windows. Nice co'ed bath. Decent breakfast and nice public areas. Cold pool seems like a fountain in decent courtyard.

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by Logan5456 – posted on Apr 30, 2006

8

The hostel is clean and basic - but a few things i would have liked to know before booking - the last bus from Seville to Carmona (a small town near seville where the hostel is) is at 10pm which is really early in terms of spanish night life. A taxi from town at night costs about 40euros. Also,... more The hostel is clean and basic - but a few things i would have liked to know before booking - the last bus from Seville to Carmona (a small town near seville where the hostel is) is at 10pm which is really early in terms of spanish night life. A taxi from town at night costs about 40euros. Also, the security is non existant - the key to the bedroom doors are all the same and the lockers they give you under the bed are openable to a 5year old. Another thing is that the rooms are divided up by flimsy walls that don´t touch the ceiling - so people could climb over and steal your stuff or you might have to listen to couples banging all night - like i had to. Don´t mean to totally bash the place as it was cheap and the staff are great - but i wouldn´t recomend it if you want to see seville and it´s night life, nor would i suggest you leave expensive belongings or passports etc in the room. close

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by Hididi – posted on Apr 29, 2006

4

really pretty hostel and great location

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by coliver – posted on Apr 24, 2006

1

No está claro en la página web que un dormitorio para 2, y un dormitorio para 4, al precio reservado, actualmente serían tres módulos para 2 con literas en los que las paredes ni llegaban al techo. Recomiendo que estara claro que un "dormitorio" no es una habitación, sino un... more No está claro en la página web que un dormitorio para 2, y un dormitorio para 4, al precio reservado, actualmente serían tres módulos para 2 con literas en los que las paredes ni llegaban al techo. Recomiendo que estara claro que un "dormitorio" no es una habitación, sino un armario sin techo, en el que se puede ver el prójimo que duerme en el dormitorio al lado. También, sería mejor si avisaran a los viajeros el horario del desayuno, para no bajar, solo para darse cuenta de que ya ha acabado hace 20 minutos. It is not clear on the website that a 2person dormitory and a 4person dormitory at the price that I reserved would actually turn out to be three 2person modules, meaning 2 beds in a cubicle in which the walls did not actually reach the ceiling. I suggest it be made clear that a "dormitory" is not actually a room, but an open-air closet, in which one can look over the wall at the kindly neighbor sleeping on the other side. Also, I recommend posting (or informing patrons) of the breakfast hours, something I did not think to ask, as opposed to them coming down only to realize that breakfast ended 20 minutes previously.close

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by Cherylannj – posted on Apr 23, 2006

1

The rooms were a little small, but the place was great. The bus ride to and from Sevilla is pretty easy.

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by rushabh – posted on Apr 22, 2006

6

The beds are kind of in a shoe box if you pay the average regular price, but it´s a nice place over all.

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by d-lesper – posted on Apr 19, 2006

18