Barcelona’s best viewpoints
Barcelona is a city to see a lot of, and there is no better way to see it at all than from above! Viewing Barcelona from a variety of perspectives allows you to see some of the world’s most iconic buildings, admire the fascinating grid-patterned city and fully appreciate the grandeur of this place.
Barceló Raval Hotel
This brand-new modern hotel in the midst of the trendy El Raval área of Barcelona has a 360°-terrace with some of the best views of the city. Guests at the hotel can have a splash in the lovely rooftop pool, meanwhile, public could access to rooftop after 6 pm to see sunset.
Location: Rambla del Raval, 17-21
Metro: Liceu (5-10min walk)
Las arenas rooftop
The world-famous Plaça d’Espanya is the location of one of Barcelona’s old bullring – turned into a sought-after shopping mall, one converted in 2011. You can even take in beside view of the square and Palau National from the roof of the hotel, even spot the magic fountain.
Location & Metro: Plaça d’Espanya
Park Güell
And also one of the TOP 5 of the most visited points of the city – home to one of the best city view. Conceived as a garden city, disguetraveis actually has become the most well-known green space in Barcelona, stadium of foreigners of the most representative modernist architecture of the city. From the park you can see about the entire of the town’s most liked landmarks, which include La Sagrada Família and even as far as the seashore!
Metro: Vallcarca (20-min walk)
La Pedrera
La Pedrera or Casa Mila is one of Gaudi’s fashionable works. Located on the luxury Passeig de Gracia street, you get a insight to Gaudi’s design ideas and working methods as well as access to the roof where you can admire them stunning modernist roof top chimneys and enjoy the stunning unique views over the city.
Location: Provença, 261-265
Metro: Passeig de Gracia/Diagonal
Bunkers del Carmel
If what you are looking for is a small walk with a marvellous landscape, you are sure that there is no other place in Barcelona that can rival the views that los bunkers offers. The Bunkers are an old Franco era bunker constructed with Spanish Civil War. Nowadays used like little free muesium or a Bunker building 360 view (bit like Barcelona’s main viewpoint and espas xampire tour). Go up there for sunset or if you’re at it – for sunrise (if you’re a morning person) and come armed with some wine for settling in with the locals to watch the lovely view of the city settle in for another busy day in Barcelona.
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