{"id":53791,"date":"2015-06-02T13:09:02","date_gmt":"2015-06-02T11:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=53791"},"modified":"2017-01-18T10:58:40","modified_gmt":"2017-01-18T09:58:40","slug":"rooftop-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Rooftop Terraces in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Rooftop<\/strong> terraces are to Barcelona, what red buses are to London. With its superb balmy climate and mild <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wear-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\">winters<\/a>, with its long summer days and year-round sunshine, Barcelona is home to many <strong>rooftop terraces<\/strong>. Whether you find yourself on a private or a public <strong>rooftop<\/strong>, make sure to enjoy the view and take in some sunshine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regardless of the season, when the weather permits it (and in Barcelona, the weather really does permit) get yourself on one of the following <strong>rooftop terraces<\/strong> to enjoy the city from a different perspective whilst everyone else runs about on the ground.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/#Hotel_Pulitzer\" title=\"Hotel Pulitzer\">Hotel Pulitzer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/#Sky_Bar_at_Grand_Central_Hotel\" title=\"Sky Bar at Grand Central Hotel\">Sky Bar at Grand Central Hotel<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/#La_Terraza_Vila_Emilia\" title=\"La Terraza Vila Emilia\">La Terraza Vila Emilia<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/#La_Isabela_Terrace_Hotel_1898\" title=\"La Isabela Terrace Hotel 1898\">La Isabela Terrace Hotel 1898<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/#Duquesa_de_Cardona\" title=\"Duquesa de Cardona\">Duquesa de Cardona<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/#Condes_de_Barcelona_Alaire_Bar\" title=\"Condes de Barcelona Alaire Bar\">Condes de Barcelona Alaire Bar<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/#Hotel_Barcelo_Raval_Terraza_360o\" title=\"Hotel Barcel\u00f3 Raval Terraza 360\u00ba\">Hotel Barcel\u00f3 Raval Terraza 360\u00ba<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/rooftop-barcelona\/#Wet_Bar_at_the_W_Hotel\" title=\"Wet Bar at the W Hotel\">Wet Bar at the W Hotel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Pulitzer\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelpulitzer.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hotel Pulitzer<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carrer Bergara, 8<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Right in the very middle of everything, just a few wee steps away from Pla\u00e7a Catalunya, the <strong>rooftop<\/strong> sanctuary of <strong>Hotel Pulitzer<\/strong>\u00a0feels like heaven with its ambience of luscious plants, tranquil music and its\u00a0flickering candles. You won\u2019t believe you are just a few steps from the mayhem that is Pla\u00e7a Catalunya.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sky_Bar_at_Grand_Central_Hotel\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandhotelcentral.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sky Bar at Grand Central Hotel<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Via Laeitana, 30<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_83045\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83045\" class=\"wp-image-83045 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/3665888380_ca5e23c644_b-300x168.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-83045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by A . via Visualhunt.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of\u00a0the newer <strong>rooftops<\/strong>\u00a0in Barcelona, the <strong>Sky Bar<\/strong> at the Grand Central Hotel\u00a0has impressive and spectacular vistas, an infinity pool, and really good food at surprisingly affordable prices (by\u00a0<strong>rooftop<\/strong> terrace standards, at least).\u00a0The <strong>Sky Bar<\/strong> <strong>rooftop<\/strong> terrace only opens to the public at night, from 8:30 pm. It is better to get there as early as you can because it fills up very fast.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Terraza_Vila_Emilia\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelvillaemilia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Terraza Vila Emilia<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carrer de Calabria, 115<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For something much more intimate, you should check out the divine little terraza at <strong>Vila Emilia.\u00a0<\/strong>Not far from Placa Espanya, this hidden little gem nestles sweetly amongst <strong>rooftops<\/strong>. It features <strong>live music<\/strong> and barbeque\u00a0on Thursday and Saturday nights. We recommend that you call ahead to make a reservation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/nightlife-seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona nightlife for seniors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Isabela_Terrace_Hotel_1898\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.terraza-laisabela.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">La Isabela Terrace Hotel 1898<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>La Rambla, 109<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the few reasons to walk down La Rambla \u2013 other than to use it as a gateway\u00a0to get yourself somewhere else \u2013 <strong>La Isabela Terrace Hotel<\/strong> is an oasis in this crazily industrious part of town, offering spectacular views all over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-gothic-quarter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gothic Quarter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duquesa_de_Cardona\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hduquesadecardona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Duquesa de Cardona<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Passeig de Colon, 8<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With its proximity to the port, the <strong>Duquesa de Cardona<\/strong> has\u00a0fantastic views of the harbour. With its heaters and blankets, the place is also well-equipped for the winter months to keep your tootsies warm \u2013 if the potent drinks don\u2019t manage to.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Condes_de_Barcelona_Alaire_Bar\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.condesdebarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Condes de Barcelona Alaire Bar<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia, 73-75<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_83047\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83047\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-83047\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/303012605_2f29c6ebab_b-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-83047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guillaume P. Boppe via VisualHunt.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The chic <strong>Alaire Bar<\/strong> at the <strong>Condes de Barcelona Hotel<\/strong> has a prime location that enables you to take a look down on La Pedrera rooftop terrace.\u00a0There are, of course, fantastic city views in every direction from the water to Montjuic, even as far as Tibidabo. The bar is upmarket and the service and prices are what you would expect in this fashionable and classy neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hotel_Barcelo_Raval_Terraza_360o\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.barcelo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hotel Barcel\u00f3 Raval Terraza 360\u00ba<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rambla de Raval, 17-21<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unsurprisingly, this <strong>rooftop terrace<\/strong>\u00a0allows unbeatable 360-degree views of Barcelona, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/open-air-cinema-is-back-at-sala-montjuic-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montjuic<\/a> to Tibidabo to the Torres Mapfre and beyond. Sleek and modern, it is a popular location for an evening cocktail.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/lp-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\">LP Bar: Snacks and cocktails in the Gothic Quarter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wet_Bar_at_the_W_Hotel\"><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.w-barcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wet Bar at the W Hotel<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pla\u00e7a de la Rosa de Vents, 1<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For amazing views of the water, the <strong>Wet Bar<\/strong> on top of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/hotel-room-sharing-app-bringing-cheap-to-the-palm-of-your-hand\/\" target=\"_blank\">W Hotel<\/a><\/strong> (known locally as La Vela) is undoubtedly the best location in town. The crowd here is young, cool and glamorous, and catering to their tastes, live DJs usually come around to play music during the summer.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for a flat to rent during your stay in Barcelona?\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1484057742029000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGel0R_bR20K8VBr0GA3tO9Wl1Pgg\">ShBarcelona<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is the answer.<\/em><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"53791\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 137.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">4.7<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">4<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rooftop terraces are to Barcelona, what red buses are to London. 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