Holiday Barcelona Blog

Barcelona hotel terraces have become a popular spot to gather with friends and meet new people in the summer evenings. After work meetings are a good way to relax and increase your social life. The most important and nicest hotels in Barcelona open their terraces to the public. You can go to the top of these hotels and enjoy great views of the city while having a cocktail and eating some tapas.

I have chosen 5 of the best hotel terraces in Barcelona. I hope my list would be useful for you.

• 1. VISIT UP (hotel Pulitzer)

  From May 15 to September 30, you can relax in this hotel terrace in Barcelona near Plaza Catalunya which has wood and candles that surround it on all sides. You can have a drink or a snack at this place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 18.00 has 00.00h, and Friday and Saturday until 02.00 h. Highlights: great atmosphere. The worst: the price. Address: C / Bergara, 8. Tel 934 81 67 67. E-mail: info@hotelpulitzer.es. Directions: Metro L1, L3 (Plaza Catalunya) and L1, L2 (University).

• 2. Marina Restaurant (Hotel Arts)

  On the Port Olimpic, one of the most luxurious hotels in Barcelona offers the best magnificent terrace for dinner. Located in the gardens, it offers a very summery menu with salads, cheese, soups ... Notable juices (especially if you're eating). It is only open in the evening during July and August. In this hotel you will also find another terrace with chef Sergi Arola starring: Arola. It offers performances every Thursday from 22:30 to 01:00. Highlights: fantastic views. The worst: only opens in high season. Address: Marina 19-21. Tel 93 221 10 00 E-mail: artsrestaurants@ritzcarlton.com. Directions: Metro L4 (Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica).

• 3. Chill-out Ohla Terrace

  This is one of the latest hotel terraces in Barcelona as it opened last February, although its outdoor space was not opened until 21 June. It is located in the historic building of old warehouses Vilardell House. You can go there from Monday to Sunday from 01:00 h 18.00 am. Highlights: views. The worst: the price. Address: Via Laietana, 49. Tel: 933415050. E-mail: info@ohlahotel.com. Directions: Metro L1 - red (Urquinaona).

• 4. Alaire Terrace-Bar (Hotel Condes de Barcelona)

  You can have a great view of La Pedrera and the Eixample district in Barcelona while having a drink or dinner sitting on one of the comfortable sofas. There is live music on Wednesdays and Sundays in summer with a fusion of different types of music. Highlights: good price. The worst: very crowded Address: Paseo de Gracia, 73-75. 8th floor. Tel: 93 445 32 26. Directions: Metro L2 or L3 (Passeig de Gracia) and L5 (Diagonal). FGC (Railways): Stop Provença.

• 5. Claris Hotel

  Situated in the heart of Eixample, it is already a classic in the Barcelona nightlife. You can have breakfast, lunch, dinner, a drink or enjoy some live music. At noon, La Terraza del Claris offers the Factory menu, and at night, a wide gastronomic offer, such as roast lobster with vegetables or chips wagyu with artichokes. You can find traditional cocktails like mojito and margarita, and more special ones like black passion or Fragolino. Highlights: great cocktails. The worst: the price. Address: Pau Claris, 150. Tel 93 487 62 62. Directions: Metro L2 or L3 (Passeig de Gracia) and L5 (Diagonal).

These are just 5 of the best hotel terraces in Barcelona, but there are over 40 hotel terraces and all of them are worth a visit. So, if you are in Barcelona and want to have the best views of the city in good company, take the elevator and go to the top floor!