A classic rule in Barcelona is that you must have a hotel to be able to have a rooftop bar. At least that was the case a couple of years ago. Now a days you can find some rooftops located at museums or restaurants.
That said, most of the rooftops in Barcelona are located at hotels. Mostly luxurious hotels, where many of them also have great rooftop swimming pools.
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Here's our list of 11 superb hotels with rooftops in Barcelona.
Located right on Plaça de Catalunya in the heart of Barcelona, the excellent 45 Times Barcelona Hotel is a hotel for lovers of art and design.
The hotel's neoclassical style is blended with a unique décor and artistic details throughout the venue.
All rooms at Iberostar are spacious and come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, unlimited purified water and a private bathroom with a shower.
At the Ca’s Menestral restaurant you can indulge international and Mediterranean gastronomy, and there is a modern fitness centre with the latest gym machines.
On the top floor of the 45 Times Barcelona Hotel you find a spacious, urban and multi-level terrace, home to both a beautiful rooftop pool and a vibrant rooftop bar.
The infinity pool, which is an exclusive oasis for in-house guests, comes surrounded with comfy sun loungers and amazing panoramic views over Barcelona, stretching from the Sagrada Familia to the Mediterranean Sea.
The Skybar rooftop bar is open to all, serving refreshing and crafted cocktails, a great selection of sangria, wine and champagne, as well as poolside bites, like salads and club sandwich (see full menu).
Open daily, and with a bird's eye view over Plaça Catalunya, the rooftop bar is a great spot for sunny poolside drinks and bites, romantic sunset sessions, or fun-filled and buzzing evenings with a trendy crowd, where DJ sessions turn up the beat an extra notch during weekends.
Address: Pl. de Catalunya, 10, 08002 Barcelona
Reservations: +34 682 018 416
Private events: info@skybarbcn.com
Sky Bar hours: Sun-Thu: 11am-11pm / Fri-Sat: 11am-1pm
On the doorstep of the lively Las Ramblas, and very close to landmarks such as Plaza Cataluña and the famous Boquería food market, Barceló Raval offers prime accommodation with a prime location.
This urban design hotel strives to embody the cosmopolitan essence of Barcelona, from the innovative lobby, all the way up to the panoramic 360° terrace.
Equipped with 182 rooms and 4 ultra-comfortable suites, each bright and air-conditioned room at the Barceló Raval features free Wi-Fi, a large plasma-screen TV, iPhone docking stations and modern bathrooms.
The hotel’s restaurants and bars serve a variety of local and international dishes created to satisfy every guest's palate, including a famous Sunday brunch. There are also health and wellness facilities where you can stay in shape, and relax in the sauna after a gym session.
Cool all around, the real cherry on the cake at Barceló Raval is the 11th floor 360º Terrace.
Thanks to the oval shape of the hotel, this unique rooftop terrace offers complete and breathtaking views over all of Barcelona. There’s even binoculars available, to give close-ups on the most famous landmarks.
Working as a vantage point, this is also a modern rooftop cocktail bar, where all are welcome to enjoy cocktails, wine, beer and snacks to the amazing vistas.
From April to September, you can discover the "Nits al Raval – Rooftop Edition", which means live acoustic music on the terrace every Thursday from 19.00 to 20.30.
To complete the elevated setting, the 360º Terrace also features a 15 m³ rooftop pool and solarium, which is exclusive to guests staying at Barceló Raval.
The luxurious hotel Almanac Barcelona has an exclusive location, a few steps from the fashionable Paseo de Gracia Boulevard and from central Plaza Catalunya.
Aiming to provide a local experience, this is a 5-star venue where the cultural junction meets the urban landscape.
With rooms thoughtfully designed for maximum tranquility and calm, the hotel offers several accommodation options, including multiple bedroom suites for families or terrace suites with private decks and fire-pits to take in the best of the city from above.
At Virens, Michelin-starred chef Rodrigo de la Calle presents a fresh look at healthy plant-forward cooking, with a Barcelona twist. The hotel also include areas for fitness and wellness, a treatment room, a steam sauna and a relaxation lounge.
Almanac is a prime place to stay, but also home to a prime Barcelona rooftop, featuring both rooftop pool and bar.
The pool is an exclusive destination for hotel guests, and the perfect spot to bask in the Catalonian sun, surrounded with panoramic views over Barcelona.
The rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant, called Azimuth Rooftop Bar, is however open to all, and features a bright indoor lounge with panoramic windows, leading out to a spacious wraparound terrace.
Truly an urban oasis high above Barcelona, here you can indulge in an inventive, seasonal and crafted cocktail menu, as well as plenty of gastronomic options, with global street food dishes served both from 'The Green Side' and 'The Classic Side'.
An ideal choice for those looking for an exclusive yet charming stay, the Colón is within steps of the Barcelona Cathedral and the Palau de la Musica Catalana, making it a private but convenient location.
The Collón has a full-service spa, a restaurant, and a swimming pool; All bedrooms have free wifi, well-stocked minibars, LED TV's, and complimentary espresso machines.
The in-house spa offers massages, facials, and all kinds of body treatments, including sauna and steam room.
The restaurant offers lunch and dinner.
Nice touches include bathrobes, slippers, premium toiletries, and amazing beds.
Colón's rooftop terrace offers stunning views of the Barcelona Cathedral and the city's Gothic quarter.
The modern terrace is split into two levels and decked out with modern, yet minimalistic furniture.
Here, you'll find Colóns fantastic rooftop bar, where you can enjoy sangrías, cocktails, and beers while admiring the unmatchable views.
As a guest staying at the hotel you can also enjoy a private terrace, with a relaxation pool and comfy sun loungers.
If you're looking for luxury, you've found it.
The Grand Hotel Barcelona may not be the largest hotel out there, but what it lacks in size, it makes up in top-notch service and beautiful installations.
Each room in this boutique hotel is soundproofed, features free wifi and satellite TV, in-room daycare, and beds you won't want to get up from.
If you're serious about squeezing everything you can out of your bedroom, massages can be done inside your room (with previous notice), and the restaurant provides in-room service.
Finishing touches include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and a well-stocked mini-fridge.
Amenities include a spa, a pool, a poolside bar, a health club, bike rentals, a conference center, a coffee shop, and free newspapers.
The hotel's terrace is well-known around the city for its stunning views, rooftop pool, comfortable areas and amazing views of virtually the whole of Barcelona.
The glittering pool, which is one of the best rooftop pools in Europe, is exclusive to guests, though the entire terrace is usually open to the public during evenings.
The rooftop bar is particularly popular amongst the city's chic crowd, so expect plenty of visitors once the night gets started, enjoying Mediterranean-inspired bites and cocktails made to perfection.
Situated in the heart of Barcelona, just a short walk away from the Cathedral, Ohla is a family-friendly luxury hotel designed to surprise you.
All 74 hotel rooms are soundproofed and offer free wifi, high-speed internet, LCD TVs with satellite TV, and safes.
Bathrobes and slippers are provided, but what really makes this hotel stand out are its beds.
Premium down comforters is just the beginning, as there's even a pillow menu to ensure everything is exactly like you prefer it.
Ohla has a restaurant, La Pllassohla, which serves Spanish food for lunch and dinner.
The hotel also has its own cocktail bar, Vistro 49, which serves drinks and light food.
Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a health club, a sauna, a business center, and a town car service.
Known as "Ohla Chillout," this versatile terrace mixes luxury and comfort in a way few other places can.
Here, you can swim in the guest-only rooftop swimming pool while enjoying the creative cocktails this hotel is known for.
With its central location, anything you do on this terrace will be accompanied by stunning views of Barcelona, making this the best place in the hotel to admire the city while enjoying a delicious meal.
Located in the heart of Barcelona, this chic hotel is the ideal choice for those traveling both for business and pleasure.
Connected to the convention center and at a walkable distance from the Arc de Triomf and the Pallau de la MusicaCatalana, this hotel is ideally located for just about every need.
Each room includes its own washer and dryer, free wifi, flat-screen TVs, and safes.
All rooms are soundproofed, so you'll be able to sleep no matter what.
Rainfall showerheads, premium toiletries, memory foam beds, and Italian bedsheets make even the shortest stay pleasurable.
The hotel is also equipped with a swimming pool, a fitness center and event facilities, including conference rooms and a 24-hour business center.
Rooftop by Lolea provides guests with jaw-dropping 360-degree views of the Barcelona skyline and its most famous landmarks.
This urban oasis is popular amongst hotel guests and locals alike and is well known for its live music shows and party atmosphere.
It is also home to a small but lovely rooftop pool.
The Mandarin Oriental chain is well-known for its luxurious accommodations, and their hotel in Barcelona is no different.
Located within steps of the Casa Batllo and Paseig de Gracia, this centric hotel has four restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and a world-class staff.
All rooms come with iPod docks, free wifi, well-stocked minibars, coffee makers, and 24-hour room service.
The beds are incredibly comfortable. Still, if you need extra relaxation, the in-house spa offers a wide variety of massages and premium treatments, including a sauna and a Turkish bath.
The Mandarin's rooftop bar is called Terrat and offers heart-stopping views of the heart of the city.
With comfortable lounge areas, smooth music, and amazing cocktails created by talented mixologists, Terrat is the second most relaxing area in the hotel, right after the rooftop pool.
Terrat shares space with one of the Mandarin's restaurant. Lead by the chef Gastón Acurio, this restaurant serves Peruvian food you're sure to enjoy.
This luxurious hotel is located within steps of the Passeig de Gracia and Casa Batllo and offers so many comfortable amenities you'll almost want to stay in all day long.
Each of the 275 rooms comes with cable TV, safes, comfortable beds, and premium toiletries.
The Majestic also has a full-sized spa, a pool, a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a business center.
Other amenities include the restaurant, laundry facilities, coffee shop, and valet parking.
The hotel's spa is well-known around the city for its sauna and spa tub, as well as its wide variety of treatments.
The Majestic's rooftop restaurant/bar, La Dolce Vitae, has stunning 360-degree views of Barcelona, including La Sagrada Familia and Montjuic.
The restaurant, led by a Michelin chef, offers top-class iberic food with a touch of world cuisine.
Like the food, the drinks are delicious and crafted with technique and care, making each cocktail a unique experience.
Prices are quite high, but well worth it.
The Majestic is particularly famous during the summer when international DJs transform this rooftop bar into something straight out of Ibiza.
The rooftop bar doesn't take reservations, but the restaurant does, so make sure to book in advance if you want to enjoy the food.
Located just off Barcelona’s prestigious Passeig de Gràcia Boulevard, Claris Hotel & Spa offers unique spaces that combine luxury and comfort.
Built in a converted 19th century palace, the hotel has 124 rooms and exclusive, newly-renovated suites, with an impressive collection of art pieces exhibited in each room.
The soundproofed bedrooms also feature a stylish décor and hand-made furniture, as well as LCD satellite TV and a sofa.
The hotel is home to three unique gastronomic proposals, as well as the Mayan Secret Spa, awarded by the World Luxury Spa Awards as the Best Spa continuously from 2017 to 2022.
The rooftop at Claris Hotel & Spa offers the perfect mix of relexation, mixology and great food.
Guests staying at the hotel can swim under the Barcelona sun in the lovely rooftop pool, but the top floor is also home to La Terraza del Claris, open to all.
Unlike many other Barcelona rooftops, here you find a restaurant of absolute top class, offering innovative Mediterranean cuisine as both lunch and dinner.
There is also an extensive cocktail menu, perfect for relaxing hours by the pool, overlooking the classic Eixample district.
If you're looking for a luxurious and comfortable stay, then head out to The Serras, a prestigious Conde Nast winner that will surely charm you.
Though the hotel is small, with only 28 rooms, each one has been lovingly decorated and features iPod docks, free wifi, plasma TV's, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.
The hotel's restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner.
The hotel's bar, El Sueño, has an extensive drink menu and numerous cocktails, all crafted with fresh ingredients.
Hotel amenities include valet parking airport shuttle, breakfast buffet, pool, health club, and free wifi.
The Rooftop at Serras is found perched on top of the hotel and offers stunning views of Barcelona's port and the Mediterranean.
Open all day long, and serving both crafty cocktails and delicious snacks, this is an excellent spot to relax. Expecially by the small but refreshing rooftop pool.
The Rooftop also operates as a restaurant and is led by a talented Michelin chef.
Expensive, but well worth the money, the terrace seats up to 80 people, so reservations are highly encouraged.
Though the terrace is usually a relaxed place, now and then, it turns into party central, with live DJs and other music shows.
Nonetheless, The Rooftop remains a beautiful place to enjoy everything Barcelona offers.
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
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