Barcelona hotels have been opening their doors for some time, not only to their clients, but also to the people of Barcelona so that they can enjoy the most diverse spaces and proposals, from a cocktail on the terrace to gastronomic offers from renowned chefs, as well as live music, film projections, art exhibitions, wellness treatments and endless suggestions that vary throughout the year.
With the heat of summer what is popular are open-air rooftops, and there are many, some are well known, but many others go unnoticed and we miss out on many opportunities to live and, perhaps, just perhaps, have gone unnoticed, like the following.
Located among the network of narrow streets of the old town, an authentic oasis emerges with 360 views over the picturesque roofs of the Gothic Quarter, the cathedral, Santa María del Pi and Montjuïc. It is the highest hotel terrace in the neighborhood, we could say that we can touch the sky. Every first and third Thursday in June, July and September, the rooftop will host Vividora Thursdays Beats, an afterwork with DJ live music from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and a special gin and tonic with a tapa included will be offered every week. But if we prefer mornings, it opens a new brunch with a formula halfway between breakfast and lunch, as well as summer dishes for lunch.
One of the city's secrets is located at the foot of Montjuïc, in the Poble Sec district. A terrace for those looking for a little more privacy, with great views of Plaza España and the Museo Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, but also to the 'skyline' of the city. Among its proposals, 173 Beats arrives to bring you every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and until the end of September from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., live music along with the most diverse signature cocktails, Tuesday is the day of the tacos and margaritas; and on Thursdays for ceviches and pisco. Although it's not all fun, every Tuesday and Saturday, from 8am to 9:30am, there are yoga sessions in the garden followed by a healthy breakfast to recuperate.
There is no better place to observe the spectacular work of Gaudí in Barcelona. The Basilica of the Sagrada Família is located in one of the most touristic areas of the city and, from the terrace located on the roof of the Sercotel Rosellón hotel, the views of the building are unbeatable. The rooftop has a chill out area, a bar in the shape of a truck that serves everything from soft drinks to mixed drinks and some tapas. A good place to disconnect from the bustle of the street.
This impressive terrace is an oasis in the middle of the asphalt of the city. Located in the Forum area, the Hilton hotel is very close to Llevant beach, but most clients prefer to stay on this spectacular terrace, which has 2,800 square meters located on the second floor. A huge swimming pool is the center of attention, together with sun loungers, hammocks and Balinese beds and large parasols that invite you to enjoy the good life. At the bar you can have tapas or a cocktail, you can also eat in the restaurant with outdoor tables, and during the summer a full schedule of events and music is offered, in the purest Ibizan style.
The perspective of the terrace of the Eurostar Grand Marina is totally different from that of other terraces in Barcelona, it is located on the eighth floor of the hotel located in the World Trade Center complex, in Port Vell, the place from which the most big cruise ships There are still many who are unaware that from here there are spectacular views over the sea and the Montjuïc mountain. From nine to one at night, the terrace welcomes diners who want to enjoy delicious cocktails, tapas or dine on grilled dishes made live by the chef with the EntreCôte EntreDos menu. And every Thursday and Saturday, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Sabor a Cuba group will put the musical touch on summer nights.
Located on the tenth floor of The Barcelona Edition, very close to the Santa Caterina market and Barcelona Cathedral, in what would be the most vibrant and extravagant neighborhood in the city, is this terrace that is open all year round, its retractable glass walls allow you to enjoy unparalleled panoramic views of the Gothic Quarter and the Born district at any time, but in summer you want more, especially on weekends. A garden in the heights that offers a careful gastronomic proposal of small plates and plates to share of Asian origin together with a wide variety of wines. every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday the music plays in the Sunset Sessions.
This hotel is really hidden in the Gothic Quarter. A really excellent location, a few meters from the cathedral, in a modernist building built on the old Roman wall, it was restored to house a great luxury establishment. On the roof of the hotel, between the walls, the terrace becomes the ideal place to relax next to the pool, watching the roofs of the old town of Barcelona. Among this sea of tranquility you can enjoy the pool bar that offers some snacks or some sweet temptations, cocktails, wines and smoothies. A perfect place to enjoy summer nights.
A hotel with the name of a woman, exactly that of the 1930s actress Mae West, makes its way onto one of Barcelona's most important thoroughfares, Avenida Diagonal. On the ninth floor, the West bar and restaurant offers direct access to a terrace that emulates, with the color passion red, the strong and rebellious character of the actress. Impressive views of the Diagonal that can be accompanied by cocktails and tapas. And on Thursdays the music of the dj accompanied the hot summer afternoons.
