ICANN 86 will be held in Seville 8-11th June 2026 |
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Mini-Guide to Seville for ICANN86 8-11 June 2026
Welcome to the andalucia.com guide to Seville! As one of the region’s foremost websites, we are delighted to bring you this informative guide to the stunning city of Seville.
What are the meeting dates?
ICANN86 will be held from 8–11 June 2026. This is the first time that an ICANN Public Meeting will be held in Seville. ICANN63 was held in Barcelona in 2018.
Is the conference open to the public?
Yes, the ICANN86 Public Meetings Policy Forum, is open to all stakeholders and you can register here: ICANN86 Public Meetings Policy Forum Attendance is free of charge.
Where will the ICANN meeting be held?
FIBES conference centre itself is located about 20 minutes from the centre, in the Sevilla Este (East Seville) district of the city (see below for public transportation).
Hotels in Seville
As local hotel reviewer for the Telegraph, Fiona has stayed in most of the Seville’s higher-end hotels. These are her select recommendations for the ICANN conference delegates. All have swimming pools unless stated otherwise, usually on a rooftop terrace.
Prices of suggested hotels - 7th March 2026
Price Check on booking.com made with reservation from Sunday 7th June to Thursday 11th June (4 nights).
Price in € for double/twin room, without breakfast, no Genius discount applied, non-refundable if available.
| Hotel | Group | Price in Euro - four nights (7th March 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sevilla Congresos | FIBES | 460 |
| Apartamentos Vertice Bib Rambla | FIBES | 388 |
| Vertice Sevilla | FIBES | 491 |
| Catalonia Hispalis | FIBES | 530 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | FIBES | 491 |
| Alfonso XIII | Ultra Lux | 3.020 |
| Magdalena Plaza | Ultra Lux | 1.114 |
| Mercer | Ultra Lux | 1.800 |
| Don Ramon | Ultra Lux | 2.000 |
| Querencia de Sevilla | Lux | 1.371 |
| Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza | Lux | 1.169 |
| Melia Sevilla | Lux | 740 (link on ICANN86) |
| Only YOU Hotel Sevilla | Lux | 909 |
| Melia Lebreros | Mid | 740 (link on ICANN86) |
| Querencia de Sevilla | Mid | 1.371 |
| Soho Boutique Sevilla | Mid | 599 |
| H10 Casa de la Plata | Mid | 964 |
| Hotel Casa 1800 Sevilla | Mid | 1.274 |
| Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baeza | Mid | 1.169 |
| Hotel Amadeus Sevilla | Mid | 1.067 |
| Uma Suites Parada del Marqués | Budget | 524 |
| Hotel Boutique Elvira Plaza | Budget | 504 |
| U-Sense Sevilla Centro | Budget | 1.387 |
Top Ten Sights in Seville
One of the most stunning cities in Spain, Seville’s charm lies in its walkable historic centre, richly varied architecture, and cultural legacy. You can trace the civilizations who left their mark, from the Romans, Visigoths and Islamic dynasties to Christian monarchs. The river port saw ships set off to the New World – Seville initially had a monopoly on trade - bringing back riches which funded magnificent mansions, churches, and convents. More>
Eating Out in Seville
Seville has an amazing restaurant scene – from traditional tapas to innovative dishes. Most offer at least a few vegetarian options – look out for tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) and (vegan) espinacas con garbazones (spinach with chickpeas). Seville Restaurants, Restaurant by District
Museums and Galleries
Suggested Museums and Galeries include Museo Bellas Artes, Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares, Museo Casa Fabiola – Mariano Bellver Collection, Museo del Baile Flamenco, CAAC (Centro de Arte Andaluz Contemporáneo). More>
Excursions before and after the Conference
These excursions are mostly 1-2 hours away by car, train or bus. More information about excursions.
Córdoba – once the capital of the Califate, the city is famous for its Mezquita, a medieval mosque inside a cathedral, and its patios festival in early May, when residents’ private city courtyard gardens are opened to the public. But its flower-bedecked streets are pretty at any time of the year. More about Cordoba.
Jerez de la Frontera – where Sherry has been made for centuries; it is well worth visiting a bodega (winery) to learn the unusual production technique and to have a tasting of the different types, form bone-dry to raisin-sweet. Jerez holds the title of Gastronomic Capital of Spain for 2026. More about Jerez de la Frontera.
Carmona – a pretty town with a well-preserved set of Roman tombs, a fortified town, and a magnificent fortress which is now a state-owned Parador hotel. More about Carmona.
The Alhambra, Granada – one of Spain’s most-visited monuments, this dream-like Arab palace is a must-visit for anyone coming to Andalucia. The craftmanship of Islamic artisans – carved wood ceilings, plasterwork arches, exquisite geometric tiles - is exceptional. Pools of running water cool the air and reflect the majestic edifices. Washington Irving stayed here in the 19th century. It’s essential to book tickets well in advance. More about Alhambra Palace and More about Granada city.
Columbus trail, Huelva – Before one Christopher Columbus (known here in Spain as Cristobal Colón) sailed the ocean blue in 1492 from the port of Palos de la Frontera, he planned his voyage at La Rabida monastery. More about Columbus trail, More about Huelva.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
All means of transport accept contactless payments.
Transport between the city centre and FIBES
TAXI: FIBES is about 20-25 minutes (approximate fare 12-15 euros) from the centre by taxi. This is the easiest option. Public taxis are white with a yellow stripe; Uber, Cabify and Bolt also operate in Seville.
TRAIN: Cercanías line C4 circular trains from Sevilla Santa Justa train station to Palacio de Congresos station (for FIBES). Depart every 30 minutes.
As it’s a clockwise circular line, the outward journey from Santa Justa to FIBES is shorter (7 minutes) than the return journey from FIBES to Santa Justa (20 minutes) renfe.es
BUS: Tussam (Seville city) buses 27 (from Plaza Ponce de Leon), LE (from Prado de San Sebastián), and B4 (from San Bernardo train/metro station), as well as the TB1 tranvibus (from La Buhaira). These take around 30 minutes, and a single ticket costs 1.40 euro. tussam.es
Transport from the airport/train station to FIBES
FIBES is located 5km (15 mins) from both San Pablo airport and Santa Justa train station.
A taxi from the airport to FIBES will cost you a set fare of 25.72 euros on weekdays, and 28.67 euros at weekends, with supplements for luggage.
A taxi from the train station to FIBES is around 6 euros.
Transport from the airport to the city centre
San Pablo airport is about 10 km (20-25 mins) from Seville city centre.
The EA bus (5 euros, 20-30 minutes) stops at Santa Justa train station, Prado de San Sebastian, and Plaza de Armas.
A taxi costs a set fare of 25.72 euros Monday to Friday and 28.67 euros at weekends, and takes 20 minutes. You pay supplements for luggage and late night/early morning.
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Location of FIBES Conference Centre
Avda. Alcalde Luis Uruñuela 1, 41020. Tel: (+34) 954 478 700
