The 9 Best Hotels in El Raval, Barcelona

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.

Still not sure?

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Barcelona.
• Or consider our Guru's recommendations for 12 of the best hotels in Barcelona for foodies, or for 5 of Barcelona’s best guesthouses, or the best boutique hotels in Barcelona, or the best hotels near the port in Barcelona.
• Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • Hostal Grau Barcelona (El Raval) 19 rooms from $169

    
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    Value chic  -  Low-cost, eco conscious, and very stylish - you get a lot for your money at this this centrally located hotel

    Boutique  -  Mixing fresh Scandi-style with traditional features - this is a chic boutique stay

    Local markets  -  Explore enormous Boqueria market and sample local produce

    Sights nearby  -  Five minutes walk from the Plaça Catalunya

    

    Just a short walk from Las Ramblas, Hostal Grau is a charming eco hotel. The rooms are stylish and comfortable with crisp white interiors and minimalist furnishings. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar before heading out into the bright lights of Barcelona. See More

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  • Casa Camper, Barcelona Barcelona (El Raval) 40 rooms from $177

    
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    Local exploring  -  Central location, just off Las Ramblas, means you can run on own steam and explore the city on foot or on a hotel bike

    City Style  -  Pared down to the essentials, without losing out on creature comforts- an utterly unique and contemporary design

    Foodies  -  The hotel houses a Michelin-starred but informal Japanese restaurant, Dos Palillos

    Sights nearby  -  Explore the nearby Gothic Quarter, with its wealth of hisotric Roman buildings and charming ancient squares

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Tablet

    A trendy eco-friendly design boutique hotel in a fabulous location. Comfortable and minimalist rooms are bold in colour. Boasting a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant, Dos Palillos, and a 24-hour buffet for something more casual. A real has-it-all hotel right in the heart of the city. See More

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  • Sixties Ramblas Barcelona (La Rambla) 85 rooms from $140

    
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    Groups  -  Well designed Triple Rooms are a good option for friends (or families) travelling together

    Value chic  -  Fun 60s style and a very central location all offered at very reasonable rates

    Restaurant  -  The restaurant Twist serves mediterranean cuisine

    Local markets  -  A short walk from the Boqueria Market

    

    Sixties Ramblas has wholeheartedly embraced the Barcelona of the 60s. Each floor pays homage to one particular culture of the decade and all bedroom doors are adorned with photograph and text, creating a gallery like feel to corridors. Superb location and trendy feel. A great value city break pad. See More

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  • Hotel Espana Barcelona (La Rambla) 78 rooms from $202

    
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    Foodies  -  Fonda España restaurant is run by Michelin starred chef Martín Berasategui and serves traditional cuisine with a modern twist

    Architectural  -  A stunning original Modernist that was later refurbished by the celebrated Modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner

    Sights nearby  -  Located next to Las Ramblas and the Gran Teatre del Liceu

    Local markets  -  Sample local produce at La Boquería market

    

    Sophisticated and chic modern design in a beautiful original Modernist building. Contemporary rooms and suites have state of the art technology, monochrome decor, and huge bathrooms. Award-winning restaurant, pool and hot tub. A stylish choice in Barcelona's historic centre. See More

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  • Hotel Bagués Barcelona (La Rambla) 31 rooms from $209

    
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    City Style  -  Once a showroom for jewellery, the grand building has been transformed into a stylish stay complete with a lovely rooftop pool

    Local exploring  -  Boasting a prime position on La Rambla, many of the city's most famed attractions are within walking distance

    Local markets  -  Head to the nearby Boqueria food market to gorge on local cuisine

    Private Hot Tub  -  Book a jewel suite for private terrace with spa pool

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Small Luxury Hotels, Michelin Travel

    An immaculately decorated luxury hotel set right on La Ramblas. Expect Madagascar ebony, rich colours, and minimalist undercurrents. A contradictory fusion of the Gothic and the minimal, but it definitely works. Each room displays an exclusive piece of the Masriera Art Collection. City chic. See More

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  • Hotel 1898 Barcelona (La Rambla) 169 rooms from $151

    
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    Local exploring  -  Set on La Rambla, locations don't get much more central than this. You'll find shopping, markets, and Modernist buildings nearby

    City Style  -  The hip roof terrace bar and pool make this a chic city stay

    Sights nearby  -  Visit the grand mansion Palau Güell, officially deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Local markets  -  Spend hours sampling local dishes at the ever-popular Boquería Market

    

    Recommended by  -  Tablet, Frommers

    A historic hotel with a romantic rooftop terrace and panoramic views of the city. Colonial-style rooms are stylish without being overly fussy. Boasting both a rooftop pool and an indoor pool, a spoiling spa, and a Mediterranean restaurant - you have everything you need here. See More

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  • Hotel Regina, Barcelona Barcelona (Eixample) 99 rooms from $122

    
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    Local exploring  -  Perfectly placed in Eixample, there is Modernist architecture in the neighbourhood as well as museums, restaurants, and bars

    Close to nightlife  -  Barcelona comes alive at night, and this hotel's central location give you endless options for restaurants, bars and clubs

    City Style  -  A chic 1917 hotel in central Barcelona, boasting sophisticated and modern rooms with hardwood floors and a cosy bar

    Sights nearby  -  Just a ten minute walk from Gaudí’s Casa Batlló and La Pedrera

    

    A historical building with calming modern interiors situated in the heart of the city. Large rooms are simple yet stylish. Extensive facilities include a cocktail bar with music, modern meeting rooms and access to a nearby gym and spa. Ideally placed for moving around the city. See More

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  • Hotel Pulitzer Barcelona (Eixample) 439 rooms from $143

    
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    Local exploring  -  Located just off Plaça Catalunya, locations don't get much more central than this making it easy to explore the city on foot

    City Style  -  Elegant design and a hip roof terrace and bar create a convivial and trendy feel

    Sights nearby  -  Stroll down La Ramblas and enjoy the street artists and spend time in nearby Plaça Catalunya

    Restaurant  -  Greenhouse restaurant serves refined Mediterranean dishes

    

    Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet, Frommers

    An elegant hotel with a very central location and a chic rooftop terrace and bar. Avant-garde design and a cosmopolitan air are highlighted by natural light flooding through floor to ceiling windows. An urban oasis in the perfect location to explore Barcelona from. A hip destination. See More

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  • Midmost Hotel Barcelona (El Raval) 56 rooms from $169

    
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    Local exploring  -  Ideal for visiting the Picasso Museum, La Sagrada Família, La Rambla, Barcelona Cathedral and many other must-see attractions

    Luxury  -  A four star boutique hotel complete with avant-gard design, a wellness centre, and a chic roof terrace

    Sights nearby  -  Perfect location for sightseeing - a few steps from the famous Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter

    Views  -  Fabulous city views from the roof terrace

    

    A chic four-star hotel in central Barcelona. Stylish, airy rooms are simply styled with high ceilings, sash windows, and whitewashed walls. The gorgeous roof-terrace boasts a bar, pool and stunning views. Gaudí's masterpieces lie within easy reach making this a perfect city crashpad. See More

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Written by Katie Harris

posted Wednesday, 1st February 2023