Barcelona · Passeig de Gràcia · Spain
Almanac Barcelona
Rooftop outdoor pool · best Anytime, especially for cooling off
- Rooftop
- Heated
- Year-round
- Outdoor
- city, skyline view
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 1 shared swimming pool.
- Heating
- Heated pool available
- Season
- Year-round swimming pool available
- Last verified
- 16 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- 4.8 / 10 · recalculated 22 Sept 2026
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
4.8/1048/100
Based on 4 of 5 factors
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | 17.5/40 |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | 15.0/15 |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 6.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
93/100
Heated pool check
Heated pool available
- Season
- Year-round swimming pool available
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor
- Heated pools
- 1 of 1 documented pools
- Swimming pools documented
- 1
- Rooftop outdoor pool
Heating details last checked 16 Sept 2026. Check Almanac Barcelona's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
1 shared pool.
At least one pool is confirmed heated — heating does not apply to every pool below.
Rooftop outdoor pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Rooftop · Heated · 10 m · Open year-round
HeatingSource verification unavailable
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 1 shared swimming pool.
- Pool type
- Rooftop outdoor pool
- Pool size
- Small dipping or plunge pool
- Heating
- Heated pool available
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Year-round swimming pool available
- Opening hours
- 11:00–20:00 (May–Sep)
Source verification unavailable
- Who can use the pool
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Anytime, especially for cooling off
- View from the pool
- city, skyline
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
93/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6★ | 989 | 58% | 54/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.7★ | 833 | 42% | 39/100 |
Editor's note
The Almanac Barcelona offers a cozy outdoor rooftop pool, providing a refreshing escape with city views. While its smaller size is ideal for a dip rather than serious swimming, it serves as a pleasant spot for relaxation. The hotel appears to prioritize a calm, refreshing experience over extensive amenities, making it a good choice for guests seeking a tranquil poolside atmosphere.
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
What guests say about the pool
In their own words
Rooftop bar with a view of the city is nice as well.
We also loved spending time at the Azimuth Rooftop Bar. The views were breathtaking, and watching the sunset from that vantage point was unforgettable.
Rooftop pool
Full transparency
Every pool comment we found
All 1 substantive guest comments about the pool at Almanac Barcelona — praise and criticism alike, unedited and linked to their source.
Positive · 1
“We also loved spending time at the Azimuth Rooftop Bar. The views were breathtaking, and watching the sunset from that vantage point was unforgettable.”
— Charles McNameGoogle ↗
Critical · 0
No critical pool comments found yet. We publish them as soon as we find any.
Comments are grouped automatically by tone and shown verbatim. We never remove negative feedback. 2 further comments were too short or too generic to quote and are not shown.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
16 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The Almanac Barcelona features a heated outdoor rooftop pool, open year-round, offering panoramic city and skyline views. Guests can unwind by the pool, basking in the Catalan sun. The pool is described as a 'dipping pool' and a 'secluded skyline pool', suggesting it is more suited for relaxation and cooling off than swimming laps. The rooftop area also includes Azimuth Rooftop Bar.
Why it's not higher
Some reviews indicate the pool surroundings are not large enough to accommodate many people. It is described as a 'dipping pool' or 'plunge pool', suggesting it is not suitable for swimming laps.
Sources we used
- Primary source: almanachotels.com/barcelona/ ↗
- Second source: google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdfJXAfKipB ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
The official site, Google Places, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor, and Expedia confirm a heated, outdoor, rooftop pool with city views that is open year-round. TripAdvisor and Expedia mention sun loungers and pool umbrellas. The official site states opening hours for May–Sep. Existing database facts confirm it is for guests only and there is no day pass.
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