Barcelone

The city’s most beautiful hotel terraces

The summer heat in Barcelona makes rooftop living a must. Thanks to this veritable Barcelona institution, the heat combined with the fresh breezes create a relaxed, chic and trendy atmosphere on these terrace refuges. Discover the latest “cool” hot spots for lunch, dinner or a drink, with the “city of Gaudi” at your feet.

Seeing and being seen

In the image of the city, the iconic W Barcelona is an avant-garde hotel. And the Wet Deck is the jewel of jewels, with palm trees, a view of the sea, deck chairs and day beds. As the epicenter of fashion trends, techno and design, the site has become a must for fashionistas, trendy young people and party lovers in general. Head for the Wet Bar to enjoy the terrace swimming pool, with a cocktail in one hand and tapas in the other. Another option for having a drink and “being seen” is the Blue View by Bombay Sapphire terrace of the Casa Fuster hotel. As its name indicates, this spacious and modern terrace is bathed in a spectacular blue light. It’s the perfect address for anyone looking for a combination of relaxation and style. This open air lounge offers visitors an exquisite setting, a “chilling out” ambiance and one of the finest views of Barcelona with a privileged perspective of the Passeig de Gracia and the Sagrada Familia.

Urban greenery

The terrace of the Pulitzer is known less for its view then for its warm and green setting. The decorations including natural wood furniture, terracotta cushions and a varied collection of large plants, give the impression of entering the garden of a friend. It’s the ideal spot for coffee or a cocktail in a lounge atmosphere. With only the sky looking on, visitors can enjoy the open, cool and laid back feeling, with a slight hint of exoticism. Add to this, acoustic music concerts every Wednesday, international dj sessions on weekends and an ideal location, just a five minute walk from the Plaça Catalunya, and you’ve got the perfect spot for taking advantage of the clubs and all the other pleasures Barcelona has to offer.

An arty ambiance

The Arts hotel, overlooking the Olympic port and its trendy maritime promenade, is famous for its terrace, the Arola. Visitors come here for its pop and design décor, for its giant whale statue by Frank Gehry and for its Thursday evening entertainment with excellent local disc jockeys. Last but very far from least, there’s the arty Claris and its collection of Egyptian antiquities, 5^th century Burmese statues and an original Andy Warhol behind the bar. The renowned gastronomy and cocktails are served on the terrace, one of the first to have been opened in the city.