The Best RoofTop Bars Barcelona Edition !

It's starting to get reallllly hot these days (today is 31 degrees!), everyone seems to be wearing much less clothing in the streets, and there are tons of cool rooftop bars in Barcelona just begging you come by, kick back with a mojito and enjoy the views. There is no better place to be during summer, than sipping some cocktails with friends or that special someone while watching the sun set over the skyline of Barcelona. In the last years, the number of 5 star hotels with luxury rooftop bars in Barcelona has increased and have mostly opened to non hotel guests as well. So now you can chill out and take in Barcelona sights from way up high, without breaking a sweat. Here are some luxury rooftop bars in Barcelona for these warm pre-summer afternoons:

W Hotel

A perfect place to grab a cocktail while enjoying the beautiful city of Barcelona on one side and the gorgeous Mediterranean sea on your other side. W Hotel is situated on the Barceloneta beach and has graced Barcelona with its elegant presence. It is one of the rooftop bars in Barcelona where people like to see and be seen, especially during happy hour on a Friday afternoon. And if you feel like bringing your cocktail down to the beach, there’s a nice beach hut right below the terrace.

The Majestic Hotel

The Majestic Hotel has one of the most luxurious and glamorous rooftop bars in Barcelona where people chill out on sofas, enjoy drinking cool cocktails and relax around the pool for a unforgettable evening. However, this place is considered as one of the rooftop bars in Barcelona for the rich and famous. Its guests enjoy the wonderful views over the city, Montjuic and the Sagrada Familia. But you don't have to be a guest to participate so check it out!

H10 Montcada

One of the rooftop bars in Barcelona where the views of the city are admittedly a little grey, focusing on the rooftops of the old town, but get better at night when the lights come on at night and the view stretches from the sea front towers to the Sagrada Familia. You have laid back sofas and seating along the length of the bar area that wraps around 3 sides of the roof of the H10 Montcada. This place is a fabulous place to chill out and taste some tapas from the menu.

The Condes de Barcelona

One of the rooftop bars in Barcelona which is quiet new. This place has amazing views over Gaudi’s Casa Mila and Sagrada Familia, low, moody lighting and occasional live music performances combine to make the Condes de Barcelona one of the best rooftop bars in Barcelona. The place is located on Passeig de Gracia and Carrer Mallorca and is easy to get to with the metro and the bus.

Skybar Grand Hotel Central

Considered as one of the best rooftop bars in Barcelona with possibly the most spectacular deck in the city centre, with its infinity pool and close-up views of Barcelona’s rooftops. The prices here are relatively cheap compared to other rooftop bars in Barcelona.

Hotel Claris

Just around the corner from the previously mentioned Majestic hotel, the Claris is one of the rooftop bars in Barcelona, with an equally stunning terrace. Unlike most rooftop bars in Barcelona, Hotel Claris has a top restaurant as well. It has a little more style than for example the laid back Majestic hotel. The views from the terrace are not quite as inspiring as the other rooftop bars in Barcelona, but the high class feel and the excellent service from the friendly and knowledgeable waiting staff make up for this.

Pulitzer Hotel

The Pulitzer Hotel has one of the most relaxing rooftop bars in Barcelona to unwind with a nice drink while listening to great music under the night sky. The rooftop is close to Plaza Catalunya which means that it's not far to get to no matter where you are in the city. This place is a bit on the expensive side when it comes to food and drinks, but you will forget all that while you are enjoying the cool and relaxed ambience of the roof terrace which totally makes it up for it.

Hotel 1898

One of the rooftop bars in Barcelona which is centrally located on Las Ramblas. Here, you don’t need to be a guest at this five star hotel to be able to enjoy their amazing rooftop terrace. This is one of the best places in the city to get a 360 degree view of Barcelona. With comfy couches, an outdoor pool, poolside bar and lots of choice in the menu, this is the perfect place to watch the sun go down while you enjoy great Spanish food and a nice cocktail.

La Terraza de Hotel Villa Emilia

Hotel Villa Emilia which is located in the Eixample Esquerra has one of the most charming rooftop bars in Barcelona. Small and an intimate atmosphere, there are live music sessions on certain days and BBQ if you feel hungry.

Grand Hotel La Florida

Located on the hill of Tibidabo and is one of the rooftop bars in Barcelona that completely dominates the rest of the rooftop bars in the city. An ideal place to enjoy the great city view from the highest area in the city. Getting there is a pain, so you have to make a trip out of it. But the panaromic city views from the pool is just worth getting there. They have a spectacular LA-style indoor and outdoor pool from which you can enjoy as well. This splendid hotel in the city, where good taste, authentic luxury makes sure that it stands out from the rest of the rooftop bars in Barcelona. - Alper