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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Hostal el Ancla is 12 km from Seville Airport. El Cáñamo and La Rinconada railway stations are 5 km away, while the Barriada el Gordillo and Ctra. el Gordillo (Hiedra) bus stops are 8 km away. There is no on-site parking. You’ll need to arrange the final leg to the square when travelling by train or bus.
Peñon de la Reina is 110 m away, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is 140 m away and 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. These spots let you combine heritage, green spaces and local life on foot.
Hostal el Ancla offers three room types: a Standard Double Room with a double bed, a Standard Twin Room with two single beds and a Standard Single Room for one person. All are 15 m² and have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a terrace and river views.
Hostal el Ancla offers free Wi-Fi in the rooms. The connection received a rating of 7.3 out of 10.
Check-in at Hostal el Ancla is between 14:30 and 18:30. You must let the property know your expected arrival time in advance and present valid identification and a credit card when checking in.
The Standard Double Room and Standard Single Room at Hostal el Ancla have a bathtub; the Standard Twin Room has a shower. All three options have a private bathroom, a terrace and river views.