Hostal el Ancla
Alcalá del Río · Andalusia · 2 Stars

Hostal el Ancla

Two-star guest house in Alcalá del Río, with terraces overlooking the Guadalquivir, single and double rooms, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.

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7.5 Score
327 Reviews
2★ Stars
14:30 Check-in
Nearby Peñon de la Reina · 110 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:30

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Hostal el Ancla

Hostal el Ancla is a 2-star guest house in Alcalá del Río, with 15 m² rooms and a terrace overlooking the Guadalquivir. It offers single and double rooms, all with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a wardrobe. The terraces and river views are a feature shared by all three room types. The double room is available with either a double bed or two single beds, while the single option is designed for one person.

Facilities include a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The rooms with a double bed and the single room have a bathtub; the twin room has a shower. The guest house offers free Wi-Fi in the rooms, a 24-hour reception, daily housekeeping and room service. The building has a lift and heating, and is non-smoking. From Plaza de Los Pescadores, several places of interest in Alcalá del Río are within easy reach, including the Roman wall and the Centro de Interpretación Muralla Romana Ilipa Magna.

Hostal el Ancla
★ 7.5 · Good · 327 reviews

Plan your stay at Hostal el Ancla

Two-star guest house in Alcalá del Río, with terraces overlooking the Guadalquivir, single and double rooms, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception.

Room types

All three room types at Hostal el Ancla are 15 m² and have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a terrace and river views. The options are a single room and two double rooms: one with a double bed and one with two single beds. The single room accommodates one person; the double rooms accommodate up to two. All have a wardrobe, towels and bed linen, as well as a flat-screen TV, so they share a similar range of facilities.

The main differences are the bed configuration and the bathroom. The Standard Double Room with a double bed has a bathtub; the twin version has a shower. The single room also has a bathtub, as well as a shower and bidet. All room types have terraces with river views, a feature shared throughout. When choosing, you can opt for a double bed, two single beds or a room for one person, with no difference in floor area between the room types.

Standard Double Room — Hostal el Ancla
Standard Double Room
15 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • River view

At 15 m² and accommodating up to two people, this room combines a double bed with a terrace and river views. It’s the guest house’s room type with a bathtub, as well as a shower and bidet in the private bathroom; it also has air conditioning and free toiletries.

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Standard Twin Room — Hostal el Ancla
Standard Twin Room
15 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Shower
  • River view

This option for two guests has the same 15 m² floor area and river views, but differs in its two single beds and shower instead of a bathtub. The terrace provides an outdoor space, and air conditioning is included.

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Standard Single Room — Hostal el Ancla
Standard Single Room
15 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bathtub
  • Terrace

Designed for one person, this single room offers the same 15 m² floor area as the double rooms, along with a terrace and river views. Its distinguishing feature is the bathtub, alongside a shower and private bathroom; it is the option with the lowest capacity for a solo stay.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want a room with a terrace and river views: all three room types have both.
  • you’re travelling as a couple and prefer a double bed or two single beds: there’s a room type for each configuration.
  • you’re travelling alone: there’s a 15 m² single room for one person.
  • you need free Wi-Fi in your room.
  • you value a 24-hour reception and room service.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: Hostal el Ancla does not have a car park.
  • you’re looking for a room larger than 15 m²: all three room types have the same floor area.
  • you’re travelling in a group of three and need to share one room, as the double rooms accommodate up to two people.
  • you need to smoke indoors: smoking is prohibited throughout the property.

Hotel facilities & services

The guest house offers services and facilities for a stay in Alcalá del Río. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and room service and daily housekeeping are also available. In the rooms, you’ll find air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, a shower, a bidet, towels, bed linen and a hairdryer. The terrace is another notable feature of the accommodation.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the property, and non-smoking rooms are available. The building has a lift and heating, and access facilities include an entry key and security cameras both outside the property and in communal areas. A trouser press, fax and photocopying services are also available.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Views
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Tour desk
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Fax / photocopying
  • 24-hour reception
  • Room service
  • Security cameras outside the property
  • Security cameras in communal areas
  • Key access
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra charge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • River view
  • Views
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Hostal el Ancla is at Plaza de Los Pescadores, 1, in Alcalá del Río, next to the urban stretch of the Guadalquivir, which you can see from the room terraces. The Peñon de la Reina ruins are 110 m away; the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is 140 m away and the Resto de la Muralla de Alcalá del Río is 160 m away. Jardines de Winthuysen is 250 m away and Mercado de Abastos is 270 m away, so you can explore several local spots on foot from the square.

The Centro de Interpretación Muralla Romana Ilipa Magna is 540 m away, and Parque Municipal is 590 m away. The Roman city of Itálica is 10 km away and offers the chance to round off the day with important archaeological remains in the province. Seville Airport is 12 km away. El Cáñamo and La Rinconada railway stations are 5 km away; the Barriada el Gordillo and Ctra. el Gordillo (Hiedra) bus stops are 8 km away.

For a longer visit to Seville, Palacio de las Dueñas and Museo de Bellas Artes are 13 km away; Puente de Triana - Isabel II and Real Alcázar are 14 km away, and Plaza de España is 15 km away. Parque de María Luisa, also 15 km away, offers an outdoor stroll to complement a day of culture. In the warmer months, combining parks and historic sites helps you plan breaks between visits; in Alcalá del Río, the market, walls and museum let you spend time exploring local heritage without travelling to the capital.

Peñon de la Reina — Local archaeological remains to see on a short stop during a walk around the town. 110 m
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción — Parish church and one of the historic landmarks in the town centre. 140 m
Remains of the Alcalá del Río Wall — Preserved section of the ancient Roman defences near the town centre. 160 m
Winthuysen Gardens — Nearby garden where you can take a break between walks through the town streets. 250 m
Food Market — Local market where you can discover produce and everyday life in Alcalá del Río. 270 m
Ilipa Magna Roman Wall Interpretation Centre — Museum dedicated to the Roman past and the walls of Ilipa Magna. 540 m

What guests say about Hostal el Ancla

7.5
Good · 327 reviews
Staff
8.7
Comfort
7.8
Location
7.9
Cleanliness
7.7
Facilities
7.1
Value for money
8.1
Free Wi-Fi
7.3

The staff stand out as the most highly rated aspect; cleanliness and comfort also receive reasonably positive feedback. The facilities and Wi-Fi fare somewhat less well, so the overall picture combines a well-received service with room for improvement in the amenities.

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