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Visiting one of the best Rooftop in Barcelona is one of the most recommended experiences if you are going to spend a few days in the Catalan capital, as it allows you to discover the city from a unique perspective, enjoying exclusive spaces in privileged locations.
There are endless Rooftop in Barcelona that offer the opportunity to contemplate the city from the heights. These spaces have established themselves as authentic meeting points, both for tourists and for the locals themselves who are looking for an attractive and different plan. With so many options to choose from, below you will find a selection of the 10 best terraces in Barcelona with views, highlighted for their design, location, atmosphere and, above all, for the impressive panoramic views they offer.
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By Lucía Muñoz
All-terrain writer specialising in tourism, fashion and trends. A curious soul, traveller, reader and sports enthusiast, keen to discover every corner of the world.
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| ROOFTOP | AREA | IDEAL FOR | STRENGTHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FURTIVO Rooftop AT HOTEL ME BARCELONA | Plaza Catalunya | Luxury and pool | Panoramic views and exclusive atmosphere |
| NOBU BARCELONA | Sants | Urban skyline | Height and Japanese gastronomy |
| SKY BAR IBEROSTAR | Plaza Catalunya | Drinks and views | Privileged location |
| TERRAT | Eixample | Gastronomy | Art Déco setting |
| MELIÁ BARCELONA SKY | Poblenou | Sunsets | Skyline and sea views |
| SERCOTEL ROSELLÓN | Sagrada Familia | Photography | Direct views of the temple |
| ENTRE CIELOS HOTEL TORRE MELINA | Les Corts | Select atmosphere | 360º views, sophisticated atmosphere and creative cocktails |
| JARDINET DEL BORN | El Born | Relaxed atmosphere | Cosy space |
| THE ONE BARCELONA | Passeig de Gràcia | Exclusivity | Premium service |
| HOTEL BARCELONA CONDAL MAR | Sant Martí | Relax | Panoramic pool |
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Rooftop AT HOTEL MELIÁ SARRIÁ (upcoming opening) |
Les Corts | Atmosphere and pool | Relax, gastronomy, cocktails and panoramic views |
The rooftop of the Hotel ME Barcelona has established itself as one of the most exclusive spaces in the city. Located next to the vibrant Plaza Catalunya, on the golden mile of design, it offers a combination that is hard to match between avant-garde architecture, haute cuisine, and panoramic views towards Paseo de Gracia and the Sagrada Familia.
One of its great attractions is its spectacular chill-out area with a heated pool, which is ideal for relaxing over the rooftops of the historic center. It is, without a doubt, the perfect corner to have a drink in the mid-afternoon while you contemplate the hustle and bustle of the city from a privileged position, surrounded by a select and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
The experience is especially recommended at sunset, when the city's lighting begins to completely transform the urban landscape.
Its strong point is the impeccable balance between exclusivity, well-kept vegetation, and a dream infinity pool in the heart of the city. Its cocktail and gourmet snack proposal is a very wise option to end the day and start the night.
📍Location: Carrer de Casp, Center (Eixample).
Located on the 25th floor of its imposing tower next to the Sants station, Nobu Rooftop holds the title of being the highest terrace open to the public in the entire city. Its facilities offer infinite 360-degree views that range from the coastline to the Collserola mountain range.
Its interior design proposal pays homage to Japanese minimalism, intertwined with subtle nuances of Mediterranean freshness. The panorama is completed with the firm's renowned Japanese-inspired tapas offer, a careful selection of signature cocktails, and live music sessions at sunset, shaping one of the most attractive terraces in Barcelona.
During the day, the rooftop of the Nobu Hotel Barcelona invites you to enjoy the pool and casual Nobu-style cuisine, with proposals designed for sharing such as the lobster bao with creamy jalapeño sauce or the wagyu mini burgers. The gastronomic experience is further elevated with locally inspired Omakase menus, designed for a more complete immersion in the firm's culinary philosophy. As night falls, the space transforms into a vibrant and sophisticated meeting point, where the Vertigo Sessions provide a 360º musical experience every Saturday, with artists from the Barcelona scene. An essential meeting point in the city.
Its imposing height of 25 floors that gives a clean and obstacle-free horizon of all of Barcelona. The gastronomic exclusivity that makes this rooftop a coveted destination for lovers of good food.
📍Location: Avinguda de Roma, Sants.
Presiding over Plaza Catalunya itself, the Sky Bar is consolidated as one of the best terraces to have a drink in Barcelona if you are looking to enjoy the urban pulse in the heart of the city.
This urban oasis offers a direct and unbeatable perspective of the city, with a large terrace and a clean-lined design that integrates a spectacular infinity pool accessible to guests and a large area with sun loungers. It has a careful program of live music and DJ sessions, especially in high season. Its gastronomic proposal includes classic and signature cocktails, and a selection of tapas and more substantial dishes designed for sharing. In addition, from its heights, you can see the silhouettes of Paseo de Gracia and the Ramblas, giving a privileged postcard over Plaza Catalunya.
Its strategic location, a few meters from Las Ramblas and Paseo de Gracia, makes this space one of the most accessible and coveted rooftops in Barcelona. The experience reaches its peak at nightfall, when the city lights turn on and the terrace transforms into the ideal setting to enjoy chill-out music along with a careful selection of mixed drinks.
📍Location: Plaza Cataluña, Center.
Located on the roof of a majestic Art Déco style building in the heart of Paseo de Gracia, Terrat is positioned as one of the rooftops in Barcelona with the most personality in the city.
This space combines contemporary Spanish haute cuisine, signature interior design, and an impressive 360-degree panorama that ranges from the modernist details of Casa Batlló to the silhouette of the Sagrada Familia.
On one hand, the menu reinterprets classic tapas with a creative approach based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each proposal is designed for sharing, combining technique and flavor in a careful and balanced selection. On the other hand, its refined atmosphere is perfect for those looking for a sophisticated experience, ideal for leisurely lunches, sunset cocktails, or elegant outdoor dinners. It is positioned as one of the most photogenic terraces in Barcelona.
Its great differentiating element is an exclusive nikkei and Peruvian gastronomic proposal signed by the prestigious chef Gastón Acurio. Dishes such as its famous ceviches or tiraditos, accompanied by signature cocktails, make it the ideal place to celebrate a special occasion surrounded by maximum exclusivity.
📍Location: Passeig de Gràcia, Eixample.
Located in one of the most iconic and recognizable skyscrapers of the urban profile, the rooftop of the Meliá Barcelona Sky offers us one of the most spectacular panoramas of the city. Its imposing structure stands as an essential stop for those looking for the best rooftops in Barcelona in terms of height, design, and visual breadth.
The 24 Cielos terrace of the Meliá Barcelona Sky offers an impressive perspective of the city and the Mediterranean Sea. The atmosphere evolves throughout the day: during the first hours, calm predominates, ideal for a relaxed experience or a moment of disconnection, while at sunset the space acquires a more lively and social character. In this time slot, its signature cocktails, its Mediterranean-inspired gastronomic proposal, and live DJ sessions stand out.
An excellent option for a special dinner or a drink outdoors.
Its imposing height provides one of the cleanest and most complete views of all of Barcelona. It is an ideal terrace to enjoy creative cocktails while watching the sunset over the sea and the iconic Torre Glòries.
📍Location: Pere IV, Poblenou.
Few rooftops offer a view of the Sagrada Familia as striking as that of the Sercotel Rosellón. This platform offers an impressive frontal and direct panorama of the towers of the temple designed by Antoni Gaudí, being at such a short distance that it generates the genuine sensation of being able to touch them. As it is considered one of the most coveted terraces in Barcelona with views, it is essential to purchase an access ticket in advance through its official website, given that its daily capacity is strictly regulated.
Beyond its privileged views, the terrace completes the experience with a gastronomic proposal designed for any time of the day. From a brunch with sweet and savory options to a menu of fresh dishes to enjoy without haste, the space invites you to contemplate the profile of Barcelona in a relaxed and informal environment.
Its indisputable differential value lies in offering the closest panorama of the towers of the Sagrada Familia, becoming the epicenter of the most popular photographs of the city.
📍Location: Carrer de Rosselló, Eixample.
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Located on the rooftop of the exclusive Hotel Gran Meliá Torre Melina, the Entre Cielos stands out for offering one of the most stunning views of Barcelona. With the city's silhouette at its feet and the Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop, it presents itself as the perfect setting for sunset cocktails, high-level corporate events, and private celebrations. Its atmosphere is elegant and sophisticated, in addition to boasting service of total excellence.
Beyond its views, the space is designed to create impactful experiences:
- Panoramic views that invite you to toast at sunset.
- A select environment with a contemporary aesthetic.
- A haute cuisine gastronomic offer designed for sharing. Small bites that coexist with more elaborate proposals like tuna tataki, caviar, or foie. In addition to a selection of sweet proposals.
- Creative signature cocktails by Borja Insa, Best Bartender in Spain 2024, and fourth best in the world. Structured for different moments of the day - from dawn to dusk -, the menu brings together creations that combine unique ingredients, innovative techniques, and high-quality raw materials. The result is a diverse proposal that includes reinterpretations of classics and non-alcoholic options, adapting to different types of consumers.
Conceived for both guests and the local public, Entre Cielos stands out for an aesthetic inspired by the yellow and orange tones of the sky at sunset. All this in an exclusive environment where privacy, design, and attention to detail make the difference.
Opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm to 11pm; Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 1am (Saturdays live music Sunset & Jazz from 8pm to 10pm) and Sundays from 12pm to 6pm (vermouth and DJ from 12pm to 4pm).
Its 360º panoramic views over the city, the elegant setting, and unbeatable service that guarantees any meeting is a unique experience.
📍Location: Av. Diagonal, 671, Les Corts
One of the most charming "place to be" spots in Barcelona. The Jardinet del Born, located on the sixth floor of the Hotel Ciutat, proposes a stimulating concept where you can enjoy cocktails, tapas, and dishes to share that adapt to all tastes.
This hidden rooftop stands out for a setting inspired by a botanical garden, secret and magical, suspended above the asphalt. The dense artificial vegetation, dim lights, and wooden furniture create an intimate and markedly romantic atmosphere. Unlike minimalist-style rooftops, here a fresh and casual style predominates, ideal for savoring a creative cocktail menu inspired by fairy tales or a snack in good company. It is the perfect corner for a date or to share confidences among friends in the heart of El Born.
Its immersive, magical, and intimate atmosphere that transports you out of the city's industrial environment. It is the perfect corner to have a romantic date or have a drink among friends in El Born.
📍Location: Carrer de la Princesa, El Born.
The Mood Rooftop Bar, located on the rooftop of the five-star Grand Luxury hotel The One Barcelona, embodies comfort and refinement in the Eixample district. This gastronomic space has been meticulously designed to ensure a comfortable experience throughout the year, thanks to an advanced mobile glazing system that adapts to weather conditions.
The terrace, designed by the renowned interior designer Jaime Beriestain, combines elegant decoration in white and wood tones with a careful selection of vegetation, creating a distinguished and welcoming environment where the focus is on the impressive panoramic views of the city.
From its privileged viewpoint, the Mediterranean Sea, the imposing silhouette of the Sagrada Familia basilica, and the physiognomy of Mount Tibidabo are outlined on the horizon. It is an ideal enclave to enjoy the pleasant Barcelona climate both day and night, tasting gastronomic proposals prepared with local products, or relaxing with a cocktail while watching the sunset over the city.
During the summer season, the space incorporates an exclusive private pool with a solarium, reserved for hotel guests, located on the top floor of the establishment. The pool remains open daily from 11am to 7pm during the summer season.
Its perfect balance between tranquility, comfort, and a very clear view of the city. The staff's treatment is excellent.
📍Location: Carrer de Provença, Eixample.
Located on the top floor of this unique circular architecture building, the rooftop of the Hotel Barcelona Condal Mar Affiliated by Meliá offers a fresh and modern experience, ideal for the hot months.
Its open and elevated design allows you to enjoy 360º panoramic views of Barcelona, making it an ideal enclave to contemplate both the urban skyline and the Mediterranean Sea.
This space stands out for its outdoor pool, one of its main attractions, surrounded by a large solarium area equipped with sun loungers and rest areas, creating an intimate and pleasant environment to disconnect from the city's rhythm.
The rooftop is complemented by a cocktail bar and drink and snack service, which allows you to enjoy a complete experience without having to leave the terrace.
Its atmosphere is notably quieter and less crowded than other terraces located in the city center, which favors a more relaxed and comfortable experience. A recommended place to sunbathe, read, or enjoy a cocktail with greater privacy. It is an excellent alternative if you are looking for beautiful, lesser-known terraces in Barcelona.
Its panoramic pool and quiet atmosphere make it an ideal option to disconnect from the daily routine without having to leave the city and without the crowds of the center.
📍Location: Cristòfol de Moura, Diagonal Mar.
Among the upcoming openings to follow closely, the new rooftop of Meliá Sarriá stands out, a space conceived to open to both guests and the local public. Located in the heights of the hotel, the project will have two differentiated areas: Llum Sarriá, dedicated to catering, and a pool and relaxation area from which to enjoy panoramic views over Barcelona.
The proposal will combine gastronomy, cocktails, and a contemporary atmosphere in an enclave designed to accompany different moments of the day. Its launch is planned for the coming months, with the goal of becoming one of the new meeting points of the season in the city.
📍Location: Avinguda de Sarriá, 50, Les Corts.
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📍 To ensure you don't miss any of these terraces, I leave here the link to the Map with the best Rooftop in Barcelona.
If I had to recommend a single terrace, I would bet on the Rooftop of the Meliá Barcelona Sky which, for me, is the most complete option in every sense. Its spectacular views over the Mediterranean and the Barcelona skyline, together with its elegant atmosphere and the quality of its facilities, make it a reference among the best terraces in Barcelona.
Some reasons to include it in your itinerary for Barcelona:
- It offers some of the best panoramic views of the city.
- It allows you to contemplate both the sea and the urban skyline.
- It combines gastronomy, design and an exclusive atmosphere.
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If you are looking for an even more select and sophisticated experience, the Rooftop of the Hotel ME Barcelona is a safe alternative, standing out for its privileged location in the heart of the city, the careful design of its terrace and its panoramic pool.
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