The lovely city of Barcelona is set right by the Mediterranean sea. Aside of its beautiful beaches and amazing cultural heritage, Barcelona also offers some really cool rooftop pools at hotels.
To help you find the best rooftop pool Barcelona, this complete guide will take you to the top venues where you can dip your toes. High above the hectic city, these are some lovely spots for pure relaxation. Definitely more exclusive than the beach, and the Barcelona hotels with pool on the rooftop are usually just for stayin guests and not open to the public.
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Here’s our list of the the 14 best rooftop pools at hotels in Barcelona.
Found right next to Sants Railway Station, the urban Expo Hotel Barcelona is closely connected to all major attractions the city has to offer.
During the hot summer months, when it just feels to warm for a day of seighseeing, the hotel offers a rooftop oasis where you can stay refreshed while still taking in pretty much all Barcelona has too offer.
Surrounded with panoramic views over the city skyline and Montjuïc, the Expo Hotel rooftop pool is exclusive to guests staying at the hotel. Open from May to September (10.00-20.00), sun loungers, towel service and pure relaxations is included.
In between swims you can order food an drinks from the adjacent La Terraza BCN Urban Club, which is open and available to all.
Address: C/ de Mallorca, 1, 08014 Barcelona
Availability: Only guests at the hotel / La Terraza BCN Urban Club rooftop bar open to all
Towels included: Yes
Season: May to September
Located right next to Barceloneta Beach, the luxury W Hotel is easy to recognize, with a striking sail-like structure standing tall in the Old City. Here you find not one, but two fantastic Barcelona outdoor pools, and while none of them are situated at the very top of the building, they still come with amazing views over the ocean and city.
Most impressive is the SUN Deck infinity pool, where you can enjoy the fantastic feeling of swimming in and above the Mediterranean at the same time. Surrounded by comfy loungers, there are also differen types of WOW Cabanas available to get that extra luxurious day (cost between €400-800). TV and Audio System is included, while the Extreme WOW Cabanas also has a private Jacuzzi.
Apart from fantastic swimming pools, W Barcelona also holds a spa, indoor relaxation area, direct beach access and a 26th floor sky bar. So it is a great hotel for a truly special Barcelona stay.
Address: Plaça Rosa dels Vents, 1 - Passeig Joan de Borbo, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona
Availability: Guests at the hotel / Cabana rentals
Hours: Daily 8am-8pm
Towels included: Yes
Nestled amongst the small family-run shops and private homes in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, the lovely Kimpton Vividora Hotel reflects the spirit of the neighborhood, all the way up to the 7th floor rooftop terrace.
Here you find an elevated and intimate urban oasis, including both the Terraza de Vivi rooftop bar, and a beautiful Barcelona rooftop pool. Surrounded with sweeping views over the city and an urban chic and lush decoration, you can enjoy a refreshing dip or indulge in some poolside coktails in one of the cushy chaise lounges.
The Kimpton Vividora Hotel rooftop pool is exclusive for guests staying at the hotel, but outside visitors can enjoy drinks and views over the pool at the rooftop bar.
Address: Carrer del Duc, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona
Availability: Guests at the hotel
Rooftop Bar: Open to all
Towels included: Yes
Right on La Rambla in the heart of Barcelona you find Hotel 1898. Set in a beautiful colonial building, this fantastic hotel comes with an equally fantastic Barcelona rooftop pool.
Seven floors up, the stylish solarium terrace offers fantastic views of the Barcelona skyline, spanning from Montjuïc to Tibidabo. And in the corner, a quite large and very refreshing rooftop pool. The hotel also comes with a spa and indoor pool, great if the rooftop weather is not on top.
While the Hotel 1898 rooftop pool is exclusive to hotel guest, the 7th floor also holds a rooftop bar called La Isabela. Namned after one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines and open to the public, here everyone can enjoy the views along with house-made tapas and original cocktails.
Address: La Rambla, 109, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona
Availability: Pool is only for guests at the hotel
Rooftop bar: Open daily to all, noon to midnight
Towels included: Yes
A stylish rooftop pool combined with 360-degree views over Barcelona, does it get much better? Probably not, and at the trendy and urban Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel you can enjoy both.
While this is not the largest Barcelona rooftop pool, it is one of the more stylish. Set on a bright, modern and open terrace, and complemented with some very comfy sun beds. Perfect spot to relax poolside while gazing out over the city.
Located close to the Urquinaona metro station, the rooftop terrace is a popular spot for both locals and tourists. While the rooftop pool is exclusive to guest staying at the hotel, the Yurbban Trafalgar rooftop bar is open to all. On weekends, the party atmosphere raises, where DJs, live music or concerts are part of the entertainment.
This is the perfect swimming pool area to visit for some nice evening cocktails and hangout. The sunset from here is magical!
Address: Carrer de Trafalgar, 30, 08010 Barcelona
Availability: Pool only for guests at the hotel / Rooftop bar available for outside guests
Location: 7th floor
Ever wondered how it feels like to be a “a fish in the water"? The Barcelona rooftop pool up at the fantastic Ohla Barcelona might be your best chance to do so.
13 meters long, the swimming pool has some really cool glass walls. With a pair of goggles the sweeping views over Barcelona is just as good below water as it is above. Set in Barri Gotic you can see many of the most classic spots.
The rooftop pool is only available for the guests of the hotel, but the beautiful bar Rooftop at Ohla Barcelona can be used by non-hotel guests as well. So if you are looking for luxury, quality, harmony and panoramic views, Ohla Hotel has the perfect rooftop pool. Both for a beer in the sun with one foot in the rooftop pool, and for evening cocktails gazing over this beautiful city.
Address: Via Laietana, 49, 08003 Barcelona
Availability: Pool only for guests at the hotel / Rooftop bar available to all
Towels included: Yes
Are you in awe with the gothic cathedrals and old buildings in the Spanish capital? If the answer is yes, then H10 Cubik will let you enjoy the view, while sipping on a great cocktail from inside the plunge pool, being a top choice for rooftop pools in Barcelona.
The rooftop pool is quite small and only available for the guest of the hotel. But the view you get from here is amazing. That's what makes this swimming pool a given choice among the best terrace pools in Barcelona.
Right next to the pool you find the Atik Rooftop Bar. Open to all, this means everyone can enjoy the beautiful terrace and views, just not the rooftop pool.
Address: Via Laietana, 69, 08003 Barcelona
Availability: Only guests at the hotel / Rooftop bar open to all
Towels included: Yes
Located in the heart of the Eixample district, the urban and trendy Ocean Drive Barcelona brings a large slice of Mediterranean flair to one of the most vibrant areas of the city. Most visible at the fantastic rooftop terrace.
Open from April to September, this lush and stylish rooftop oasis comes with a small but beautiful Barcelona rooftop pool, a solarium and some smashing views over the city rooftops. Exclusive for hotel guests during the day, here you can indulge in great drinks and relaxing hours under the Barcelona sun.
At night, the OD Sky Bar opens to all, offering Mediterranean dishes with international touches, and music from local and guest DJs every Friday and Saturday.
Address: Carrer d'Aragó, 300, Eixample, 08009 Barcelona
Availability: Until 20.00 exclusively for hotel guests. After 20.00 open to all.
Season: May to September
Located on the fantastic 5-star hotel Mandarin Oriantal, you find one of the most luxurious swimming pools Barcelona located at a roof terrace. Although it has a catchy name, the Mandarin Oriental is very modern and chic open space with a wonderful pool.
Even though the rooftop pool is quite shallow, it is one of the finest in the city. Complemented with stylish and cosy sun beds and an amazing view over Barcelona, it offers lux relaxation at its finest.
The rooftop pool is exclusive to in-house guest, but the adjacent rooftop bar is open to all. Terrat, as it is called, offers a wide range of drinks and cocktails, served alongside a delicious choice of authentic Peruvian cuisine.
Address: Passeig de Gràcia, 38-40, 08007 Barcelona
Availability: Only guests at the hotel / Terrat rooftop bar open to all
Towels included: Yes
Season: May to September
The fabulous Sofitel Barcelona Skipper offers 5-star luxury and La Vida Chic, next to Barcelona’s Olympic Port and just 100 meter from the beach. And even though you are right by the Mediterranean, you don't need to leave the hotel to enjoy some highly refreshing swims.
The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, one at ground level and one elevated at the top floor, called ElCielo Rooftop. This scenic and elegant Barcelona rooftop pool and terrace comes with panoramic views over the Mediterranean sea, and also a balcony to overlook the city skyline.
The rooftop pool is surrounded with lots of comfy sun loungers for long hours of relaxation, and the terrace also has a bar where you can enjoy tasty poolside bites, cocktails and cold drinks.
During daytime, the rooftop pool and terrace is an exclusive oasis for guests staying at Sofitel Barcelona Skipper, but during evenings, the bar and terrace is open to the public.
Address: Avenida Litoral, 10, Ciutat Vella, 08005 Barcelona
Availability: Pool is only for guests at the hotel
Hours: Daily 10am-midnight
Towels included: Yes
Located on the doorstep of the lively Las Ramblas, Barceló Raval is an urban design hotel that strives to embody the cosmopolitan essence of Barcelona. From the innovative lobby, all the way up to the panoramic 360° Terrace.
Taking full advantage of the unique oval shape of the hotel, the breezy top floor rooftop offers complete and breathtaking 360° views over all of Barcelona.
Working as a rooftop cocktail bar and vantage point open to all, the rooftop also features a 15 m³ rooftop pool and solarium, exclusive to guests staying at Barceló Raval. Perfect for refreshing and vibrant dips overlooking the city.
The pool is open year round, but it is not heated, so during the colder months the swims will most likely be very crisp.
Address: Rambla del Raval, 17-21, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Open: Year round
Towels included: Yes
Found just a few steps from Plaza Catalunya, the superb boutique hotel Almanac Barcelona holds a prime location, as well as a prime Barcelona rooftop.
Surrounded with panoramic views of Barcelona, the rooftop features both a beautiful rooftop pool, as well as a stylish rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant, called Azimuth Rooftop Bar.
While all are invited to savour an enticing variety of original cocktails and locally inspired snacks at the rooftop bar, dips in the pool is exclusive to hotel guests.
During a hot Barcelona day, the Almanac rooftop is the perfect spot to settle down in the modern lounges, unwind by the pool, bask in the Catalonian sun, and admire the striking view of the city.
Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 619-621, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Infinity pool, breathtaking and picturesque landscape, overlooking the 14th century Catalan Gothic church, as well as the La Ribera neighborhood. It's all you need during a hot day in Barcelona. Grand Hotel Central is the preferable choice if you want to experience something modern, yet Spanish.
It's limited access adds up to its popularity as it's only the guests of the hotel that can use the swimming pool. The infinity pool found here is one of the best and most luxurious in all of Europe. The pool is also heated, so you can go for a dip year round.
While booking your stay at Grand Hotel Central to enjoy the rooftop pool is highly recommended, you can also visit the lovley La Terraza del Central as an outside guest. However at limited times, in summer during evenings or during weekend days in winter for Vermouth with a view.
Address: Vía Laietana, 30, Ciutat Vella, Barcelona, 08003
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Hours: Daily 9am - 10pm
Towels included: Yes
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, and anyone who wants to experience a rooftop swimming pool that touches the sky.
Set on the urban, lush and 800m2 rooftop terrace, the glittering infinity pool comes surrounded with comfy sun loungers and amazing panoramic views over Barcelona, stretching from the Sagrada Familia to the Mediterranean Sea.
While taking refrshing dips, you also get a bird's eye view over the buzzing Plaça de Catalunya.
The rooftop pool is exclusive to guests staying at the hotel, and during long and relaxing hours under the sun you can order drinks from the vibrant rooftop bar Skybar, which is open to all.
Address: Plaza de Cataluña,10, Eixample, 08002 Barcelona
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Towels included: Yes
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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