I’m sneaking in this week’s Where in Spain Wednesday post juuust before midnight! I’ve had a busy day in my favorite city on the planet, and here’s a view from one of my favorite spots here.
It’s the Hotel 360 in the Raval. I would never have thought of going in a hotel for fun, but while I was doing my TEFL certificate course, the instructor suggested going up for a peek. At the time, I lived right around the corner, so I figured it couldn’t hurt.
When I actually got there, I was blown away. As you might have guessed from the name, the hotel has a 360° terrace at the top. It overlooks the whole city, from the Mediterranean to Tibidabo, and everything in between. It’s quickly become one of my favorite places to take people in Barcelona. There’s a bar and swimming pool at the top. Even though the drinks are a little pricey, the terrace is free to visit.
This is the sunset in late October. It was actually the last day the terrace was open, because unfortunately it closes during the winter. I can’t wait until it opens up again to sit, maybe have a drink, and watch the city move.
Besos!
-Jess
Next time I’m in BCN, will you be my special tour guide for all the secret spots?!
Of course, chica!
You’ve got me thinking about hotels in San Francisco. They’re have got to be some awesome ones with terraces and beautiful vistas. I always go in the Sir Francis Drake and ride in the elevator to see Union Square from above, and during X-mas they always have lots of fun festivities and decorations.
Fancy hotels usually have great bathrooms too!. Ha
AHHHHH!!! My hubs had a breakfast meeting at that hotel when we were there, so he got to go but I didn’t. Boo! So thanks for the pics of what I missed!
Oooh what a cool place for a meeting! If you’re ever back in Barcelona, you should definitely check it out yourself.
Love the view!! Can you believe I live in Barcelona and never been to this terrace??!! I’ll have to go when they open it again for spring/summer
A lot of my friends who live in Barcelona have never been either! It’s a great spot, and it’s rarely crowded. I think it opens up again in March or April.
wow!… this is so goood! I’ll go to that terrace by my next visit… thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! It’s one of my favorite Barcelona ‘secrets’.
Wonderful photo… your blog reminds me why I am so much in love with Barcelona, and Spain in general.
Thanks very much!
My favorite spot to see the sunset in Barcelona has always been Les Tres Creus, at Parc Güell, but I still have to go to the 360. Now I’ll have to wait ’till May to compare XD
Those are good views too! Let me know how your comparison goes. 🙂
This hotel looks so cool! Do you know if you have to be a guest of the hotel in order to access the swimming pool?