Barcelona Hotel Guide. Hotels in El Raval, Barcelona, Spain

El Raval is a walkable neighborhood that's popular for its restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the beaches. Book a hotel in El Raval and start exploring everything in and around Barcelona.

Sightseeing around El Raval

The museums and theaters add a sense of refinement, while the monuments and other landmarks offer local lore. Study the collections at Barcelona Culture Institute, Centre d'Art Santa Monica, or Maritime Museum. You can attend a show at Film Archive of Catalonia, Sala Fenix, and Teatre Romea. Raval Cat, Parroquia de San Agustin, and Sant Pau del Camp are monuments worth a look. Some landmarks that can't be missed include Rambla del Raval, Palau Guell, and Casa Bruno Cuadros. Mossen Costa i Llobera Gardens, Bubbleparc, and Barcelona Aquarium are family favorites.

Shopping and taking a tour are a couple of popular activities in the area. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Placa de la Sardana, Mossen Cinto Verdaguer Gardens, or Montjuic. Surround yourself with nature at Sculpture Garden, Jardines de la Torre de les Aigues, and Parc del Mirador del Migdia. For retail therapy, consider Boqueria Market, Las Ramblas, and Sant Antoni Market, and seek out the perfect souvenir. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by El Corte Ingles, Port Vell, and Moll d'Espanya.

Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Palau de la Musica Catalana, Casa Batllo, and Sagrada Familia. Cafe-Teatre Llantiol, Library of Catalunya, and Gran Teatre del Liceu are also favorite places to visit.

Getting around El Raval

If you want to get around the city, Parc de Montjuic Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Paral-lel Station and Drassanes Station. Learn about your options for water transportation at the port.

El Raval is 7.1 miles (11.5 km) from the airport in Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.).