We plan to be in Cordoba for a week; renting an apartment (thru AirBnB?). We hope to find one in a nice neighborhood, within walking distance of the train station (for excursions). We tend to have a relaxing vacation....cooking in our apartment, enjoying the ambience and sights, strolling the city in the evenings, heading out on an excursions, etc.
What might be the best neighborhoods or areas within Cordoba to rent such an apartment/flat/house?
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The bus station is opposite the train station, why no mention of bus, (but you do not say what you have in mind for these excursions).
The area by and near the train station is new build. Not sure what you want from 'nice'. Interesting based on 'ambience and sights' could be anywhere within the area bordered by Avenue de America/Ave de los Picaneros, the two parks/gardens starting just south of the station and the river.
I didn't think any part of Cordoba seemed to be a bad part of town. It seemed like a pretty standard Spanish city with a great old center. By opposite, Neil means right across the street from the train station, at first I thought he meant the other side of town. :-)
The train station is a fairly long walk to the old center (but still within walking distance). I'd find something between the two, probably closer to the train station (shorter walk when you are carrying bags).
If you do any excursions you can take a fast train from the train station (best to book well ahead for affordable tickets) or buses from the bus station (comfortable charter buses, cheap tickets, never sell out). By train, Sevilla is a natural choice. I'm not sure the best choices by bus but every station has an information kiosk with an English speaker who can help you figure out the options and book tickets.
I'd echo Brad - between the station and the mezquita.
