
The hip district of El Raval has undergone a complete overhaul. Once a somewhat shady neighbourhood, now a base for the young and trendy, the area is located just south of Las Ramblas making it a good option for easy city exploring. The neighbourhood's streets are crammed with innovative restaurants, boutique outlets, and craft breweries. It is also home to the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art and adjacent Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona. Along with its gentrification has also arrived a good selection of hotels mostly set in the area's historic buildings. Our hotel experts have hand-selected the best hotels in El Raval chosen on their design, amenities and service. From chic eco offerings to all-out luxury, there is plenty to choose from. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?
For an eco hotel

- Hostal Grau is a small boutique hotel which takes responsible tourism very seriously including a sustainable energy consumption programme and a bicycle scheme. Interiors are chic and minimalist plus there is a fun bar. A guilt-free and stylish choice.
- Casa Camper is another eco conscious offering. Functionality and environmental awareness underpin this funky offshoot of the Camper shoe empire. Expect comfortable and minimalist rooms that are bold in colour. A trendy and eco-aware stay that is also polished and comfortable.
For contemporary style
- Hotel Espana is a sophisticated and chic modern design hotel in a beautiful neoclassical building. Contemporary rooms and suites have state of the art technology. Featuring both a pool and a hot tub, this is an undeniably stylish choice.
- Hotel Bagues is an immaculately decorated luxury hotel. A contradictory fusion of the Gothic and the minimal, but it definitely works. Each room displays an exclusive piece of the Masriera Art Collection. A unique stay.
- Hotel Pulitzer boasts avant-garde design and a cosmopolitan air. Airy interiors are flooded with light from enormous windows and are decorated with modern art and indoor plants. Complete with a happening rooftop bar, this is a hip urban oasis.
- Hotel Regina has been described as a modern classic. All period style on the outside with smart contemporary rooms on the inside. A good option if you're travelling with kids too, with spacious family rooms. No restaurant but plenty close by.
For a rooftop pool
- Hotel 1898 is a historic hotel with a romantic rooftop terrace (complete with a pool) and panoramic views of the city. Interiors are grand and hark back to a bygone era, while an indoor pool and cinema are nice contemporary touches. A luxurious option.
- MidMost Hotel offers elegant and classic design. Large rooms feature high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, parquet flooring and whitewashed walls. With a popular restaurant and a chic rooftop complete with a pool and bar, this is an appealing option.
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