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Rooftop pools with the Sagrada Família in the background
Barcelona is a city where the rooftops matter as much as the streets. Here we rank the hotels that combine Gaudí views, Mediterranean breezes and crystal-clear blue water.
Guides
Big guide · 9 min
The complete ranking of Barcelona's ten best hotel pools — from iconic Hotel Arts to secret rooftop plunges in Gòtic.
Rooftop · 5 min
Seven rooftop pools where the view matters as much as the water. With hours, dress code and the cost of getting in as a non-guest.
Beach · 6 min
Hotels in Barceloneta and Poblenou where you can combine the sea with a really good hotel pool. Plus a hidden gem in Diagonal Mar.
Practical · 4 min
Everything about pool season in Barcelona — when do the rooftop pools open, which are open year-round, and how early in the year is it warm enough?
Ranking
#21–21 · Page 3 of 3
21Gòtic / El Born · Rooftop infinity pool · skyline
Elegant rooftop infinity pool above Via Laietana with skyline views, Balinese beds, sunset atmosphere and a calm luxury feel.
By style
The Top 10 in Barcelona ranks every pool by overall score. These shortlists narrow it down by what kind of afternoon you want.
Skyline views, sunset DJs, plunge pools above the city.
The Barcelona EDITION
El Born · Rooftop pool · skyline
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
Passeig de Gràcia · Rooftop pool · 24th floor
Sir Victor Hotel
Eixample · Rooftop pool · La Pedrera view
Big-water, full-cabana hotels — closest thing to a beach resort in town.
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Barceloneta · Two outdoor pools · sea view
W Barcelona
Barceloneta · Three pools · beach
Low-key crowd, no party soundtrack, real swimming space.
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
Passeig de Gràcia · Rooftop pool · 24th floor
Hotel SOFIA Barcelona
Diagonal · Rooftop pool · skyline
Almanac Barcelona
Passeig de Gràcia · Rooftop pool · plunge
Where the pool comes with a proper wellness floor.
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Barceloneta · Two outdoor pools · sea view
Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
Passeig de Gràcia · Rooftop pool · 24th floor
Hotel SOFIA Barcelona
Diagonal · Rooftop pool · skyline
Neighborhoods
A quick map of which Barcelona neighborhoods have the most pool hotels — and what to expect from each.
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