Getting to the Palacio de las Dueñas
From Seville Cathedral (the classic starting point)
If you’re staying in the cathedral quarter (where most visitors are), the Dueñas is a pleasant 15-minute walk north and west. Leave the Cathedral square, head up Calle Mateos Gago (northeast), veer left towards the Alcázar, then cut through the narrow streets of the Barrio Santa Cruz. You’ll pass local shops and cafés, which is fine — this is how Seville feels. The palace appears suddenly when you turn onto Calle Dueñas. No navigation app is perfect in Seville’s medieval grid, but the walk is safe and easy. Most visitors do it without getting lost.
From the Setas (Metropol Parasol)
The Setas is the giant wooden structure in the Macarena quarter — if you’ve seen it, you know what I mean. The Dueñas is about 5 minutes walk south. Head down Calle Dueñas from the Setas and you’re there. This is my neighbourhood; I live ten minutes from the palace door in La Macarena. It’s a residential quarter with real Sevillian life, so arriving from the Setas puts you in the right part of the city.
From the Alameda de Hércules
The Alameda is a large plaza with bars and tree-lined walks, about 10 minutes northeast. Walk south and slightly east and you’re at the Dueñas. This is a good route if you’re combining the palace with the Basílica de la Macarena (which is also nearby).
By public transport (limited help)
Seville has a metro, but there is no stop at the Dueñas. The closest metro lines pass several blocks away. A taxi to the palace is straightforward, but it’s not cheaper than walking. Hop-on-hop-off buses stop nearby, but again, walking is faster and you see more. My honest advice: walk. This is a walking city, and the neighbourhood around the palace is worth experiencing on foot.
By car and parking
Parking on Calle Dueñas is street parking only, and it’s tight during peak hours. The palace has no dedicated car park. If you’re driving, park elsewhere in the old town and walk to the palace; you’ll save time.
Hours and contact
The palace opens daily. April–September 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:15). October–March 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:15). Closed 1 & 6 January and 25 December. Phone +34 954 21 48 28 or email [email protected]. The official site is lasduenas.es.
Walk from the Cathedral or the Setas. You’re in Seville to see how the city actually works. This walk is part of that.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the palace from Seville Cathedral?
Walk northeast through the Barrio Santa Cruz for about 15 minutes. Head up Calle Mateos Gago, keep the Alcázar on your left, and cut through the narrow streets until you see the palace gates on Calle Dueñas. Easy, safe, and you see the city.
Is the palace close to the Setas?
Yes, about 5 minutes on foot south. The Setas is the giant wooden parasol structure in the Macarena quarter; from there, walk down Calle Dueñas.
Can I take the metro to the palace?
There is no metro stop at the door. The closest lines pass several blocks away, and a walk from them takes 10+ minutes anyway. Walking from the Cathedral or the Setas is faster and more direct.
Is there parking at the palace?
Street parking only on Calle Dueñas and surrounding roads; the palace has no dedicated car park. Parking is tight during peak hours. Walk or take a taxi; both are simpler.