Located in the heart of one of Barcelona's most famous neighbourhoods, only a 5-minute walk from Urquinaona station, stands the Yurbban Trafalgar Hotel. Walk up the "stairway to heaven" and reach the rooftop by Lolea.
It's the perfect combination of a nice city view, a cocktail in hand and chill-out music in the background while you watch the sun go down over the most iconic buildings of Barcelona.
The best time to visit this place, as is the case with many rooftops, is in summer of course. It also has a gorgeous pool you can dip into, or if you prefer to stay dry, sit by the pool in the tree-linked lounge. Either way, you can't really go wrong up there.
During the weekend they hold special events with live bands, concerts and, as the sun goes down, DJs. The day I discovered the place I was lucky enough to experience it with a live soul & jazz singer who I remember had a beautiful voice which blended in amazingly with the whole atmosphere.
Come up here and pinpoint Barcelona's most recognisable monuments!
Find your way with 178 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters
"Fika Coffee" in Barcelona is a bit far from the center, in Sant Andreu, but their specialty coffee and Nordic concept have already brought them success!
By
Where do all the people on Plaza del Sol in Barcelona get their beer from? Why, from "Sol de Gràcia"! This corner shop is every beer lover's dream...
By
"Candela Canela" is the kind of place you bump into and fall in love with. They make hands down the best cinnamon rolls in Barcelona! Great coffee, too.
By
"Maison Carne" has become one of my favorites in Barcelona. The concept is simple: a 1kg of ribeye steak for two, with fries & salad. Simple. Perfect.
By
"Albé" in Barcelona is a restaurant that offers the best of Catalunya together with a genuine Lebanese touch. In Arabic, it means 'my heart' - no wonder...
By
Here, classic bar snacks like croquettes, bravas, and potato salad coexist harmoniously with more substantial, stew-based dishes.
By
"CCCB", or the Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona has a lot of temporary exhibitions. I love going there on Sundays, when it's free to enter...
By
"Contracorrent Bar" is one of those spots in Barcelona you should not miss if you are a natural wine fan, especially since it's at a very central spot!
By
The "Coros de Barceloneta" in Barcelona is one of the oldest and by definition most authentic festivities you can find.
By
"Blu Bar" in Barcelona is close enough to Rambla Poblenou that it's not far away from the buzz, but I love that it's a spot I can read the newspaper...
By
"Lasun" in Barcelona is a Nepalese restaurant - I never thought I would be eating Nepalese, but I can't recommend it enough! Super-enjoyable experience...
By
178 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
Authentic Stories by Real People
Escape the Crowd & Travel Slow 🐌
✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters
✓ 178 Insider Tips