El Raval Travel Guide

Barcelona

A crowded street with a market stall and a building with a colorful facade.
A grand staircase with ornate carvings and a wooden door at the top.
A bustling market with various stalls selling meats and fruits.
A variety of colorful macarons and chocolates displayed in baskets.
A historic building with ornate brickwork, green windows, and decorative elements.

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A variety of fruits including peaches, apples, and pears at a market.

Boqueria Market

9.0/10 (7,128 reviews)
Allow your senses to run wild as you explore the energetic and colorful food stands and tapas bars of Barcelona’s principal food market.
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Things to do

window and patio detail at detail at Casa Batlló Building in Barcelona, Spain

Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide

£32
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
Park Guell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Barcelona

Park Guell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Barcelona

£26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Park Guell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Barcelona
Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music

Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music

£24
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music
Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access

Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access

£95
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access
Picture 4 for Activity Moco Museum Barcelona: Modern & Contemporary Art

Moco Museum Barcelona: Modern & Contemporary Art

£13
per adult
Moco Museum Barcelona: Modern & Contemporary Art
Bengal Tiger at Barcelona Zoo

Barcelona Zoo Tickets

£19
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Barcelona Zoo Tickets
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Top hotels in El Raval

Sixties Ramblas

Sixties Ramblas

3 out of 5
Passatge Gutenberg, 7 Barcelona
The price is £141 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£141
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Sixties Ramblas
Arc la Rambla

Arc la Rambla

3 out of 5
La Rambla 19 Barcelona
The price is £146 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£146
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,488 reviews)
"This is a GEM of a little hotel located on La Rambla. Close to everything and if it isn’t close you can hop on the easy to use Metra. There are two stops right outside the hotel! **A word of caution for those traveling to this area over the next year or two. There is a TON of construction on La Rambla ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Arc la Rambla
Barceló Raval

Barceló Raval

4.5 out of 5
Rambla del Raval, 17-21 Barcelona
The price is £131 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£131
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,234 reviews)
"Not in a good part of town - the management describe the surrounding area as ‘ethnically diverse’ but it’s more like a ghetto - unclean and felt unsafe, especially at night. There are signs on the entrance door warning people about this."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Barceló Raval
Eurostars Grand Marina

Eurostars Grand Marina

5 out of 5
Moll De Barcelona S/n Barcelona
The price is £178 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£178
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Eurostars Grand Marina
Hotel 1898

Hotel 1898

4 out of 5
La Rambla, 109; (entrance on the street Barcelona
The price is £216 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£216
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,155 reviews)
"Great hotel. Great room. Great view. Especially loved the pool and the steam shower!!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel 1898
Hotel Andante Drassanes

Hotel Andante Drassanes

3 out of 5
Avinguda de les Drassanes, 23-25 Barcelona
The price is £141 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£141
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,370 reviews)
"Lovely plunge overlooking the city"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel Andante Drassanes
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Where to stay in El Raval

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A historic cathedral with a tall bell tower and intricate architectural details.

Downtown Barcelona

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.

A narrow street with buildings on either side, some with balconies and plants. There are people walking and a few outdoor seating areas.

Gothic Quarter

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Gothic Quarter. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Jaume I Station or Liceu Station to see more of the city.

A building with intricate mosaic tilework and a bird perched on the roof.
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Eixample

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

A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent cathedral, and modern skyscrapers in the background.

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.

A cathedral interior with tall columns, stained glass windows, and a central circular stained glass window.

La Sagrada Familia

La Sagrada Familia is a destination travellers like for its churches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Sagrada Familia Station or Sant Pau Dos de Maig to explore sights like Sagrada Familia.

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