El Raval

Barcelona

Boqueria Market featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people
Hospital de la Santa Creu de Barcelona showing interior views and heritage elements
Boqueria Market which includes markets, food and street scenes
Boqueria Market featuring food and markets
Hospital de la Santa Creu de Barcelona showing heritage elements
Visit this area of the city that’s full of attractions and cultural surprises. Walk through the district to appreciate its character.

The majority of buildings in Barcelona’s El Raval are older, as the district has been a part of the city’s history for a very long time. Barcelona is a lively city, with a large portion of its energy in El Raval. When you visit El Ravel, walk down the principal street Rambla del Raval, known simply as La Rambla, for something interesting to see or listen to at practically any time of day or night.

La Boqueria is a permanent market that’s been operating next to La Rambla since 1217. Visit from Monday to Saturday to experience the taste and smell of exceptional regional food. Stroll though La Boqueria to become acquainted with the many delicacies found in this part of Catalonia. Find exquisitely displayed fruit, hams aged for many years and Spanish-style baked goods. Sample the many bars, restaurants, bakeries, boutiques and discount stores.

El Raval offers varied artistic expression, as you’ll witness from the amount of street art here. The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, MACBA, lets you experience many forms of creative style. Attend an exhibition or event at the nearby Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona, CCCB. One recent attraction, Gameplay, allowed visitors to play video games and understand the video game culture. Check online descriptions for shows, which are sometimes controversial.

For operas, dance and family shows, Gran Teatre del Liceu is a majestic building featuring seat-back screens providing subtitles in several languages. Find Maritime Museum of Barcelona along the waterfront, with its display of older vessels.

Works by artist and architect Antoni Gaudí are everywhere in Barcelona. Visit the Palau Güell mansion that Gaudi built for a business tycoon.

In El Raval you’ll also find one of Barcelona’s oldest churches, Sant Pau del Camp, dating back to the 10th century. Notice that the building is quite small compared to similar buildings constructed later.

You can reach El Raval by bus, metro or train. Once there, travel around on foot to appreciate the atmosphere of the neighborhood.


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El Raval Hotel Deals

Barceló Raval

Barceló Raval

4.5 out of 5
Rambla del Raval, 17-21, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$140 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$168 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,171 reviews)
Really pleased, funky hotel, great location
"This was a fantastic hotel - very cool and funky. The bedrooms were clean and very comfortable. We had a Double Deluxe, there was plenty of room. The 360 bar was incredible and is a perfect place to spend your evening. I was really happy with this hotel and would certainly recommend it. We did not ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Barceló Raval
Eurostars Grand Marina

Eurostars Grand Marina

5 out of 5
Moll De Barcelona S/n, Barcelona
$168 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$203 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,078 reviews)
"Stayed here for cruise day ahead of departure. Hotel is near pier, hop on buses to see Barcelona. We ate in the tapas/bar restaurant. I was excellent, drinks were delicious."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Eurostars Grand Marina
Arc la Rambla

Arc la Rambla

3 out of 5
La Rambla 19, Barcelona
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$124 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$148 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,869 reviews)
"Nice place. A/C was fantastic. Given the location the room was even more quiet than expected. Definitely woukd stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Arc la Rambla
Hotel Monegal

Hotel Monegal

2 out of 5
Pelayo 62, Barcelona
$89 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$111 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (951 reviews)
"Great stay and prime location if you’re here for a quick trip! Unfortunately our view was obstructed bc of construction :("

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Hotel Monegal
Andante Hotel

Andante Hotel

3 out of 5
Avinguda de les Drassanes, 23-25, Barcelona
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$176 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
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Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,171 reviews)
Great Hotel
"Great stop clean, nice staff great location . Excellent rooftop Pool"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Andante Hotel
Hotel 1898

Hotel 1898

4 out of 5
La Rambla, 109; (entrance on the street, Pintor Fortuny), Barcelona
$217 nightly
The price is $253 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$253 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed - plenty of food within walking distance. Great rooftop bar, pool and spa"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel 1898
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Other neighborhoods around El Raval

After a little research of what to avoid when searching for the best Paella in Barcelona; we concluded that we did find the best! No pictures outside the entrance advertising “Paella”, no English speaking wait staff trying to push a jack and coke, and no beer steins full of low grade liquor and food coloring. Just a quaint authentic restaurant who’s specialty was rice dishes. Devine!

Sant Antoni

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

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Sant Antoni
Maritime Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

Ciutat Vella

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

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Ciutat Vella
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Downtown Barcelona

La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are a few top attractions in Downtown Barcelona. Hop around the city on the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.

Downtown Barcelona
Gothic Quarter which includes a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Gothic Quarter

4.5/5(2,488 area reviews)

Discover the historic heart of Barcelona in this labyrinthine quarter, featuring medieval landmarks, the remains of Roman walls, and the Barcelona Cathedral. Easily accessible via L4 Jaume I and L3 Liceu and Drassanes stations.

Gothic Quarter
El Born which includes a city, outdoor eating and heritage elements

El Born

The ample dining options and fascinating museums are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Paseo del Borne or Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Barceloneta Station to get around town.

El Born
Placa de Catalunya which includes outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Dreta de l'Eixample

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dreta de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

Dreta de l'Eixample


El Raval

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