Where to Stay in El Raval

The Short Answer

Stay in the upper Raval, between Plaça de Catalunya and the MACBA, for the best of the neighborhood: galleries, cafés and the Boqueria market close by, with Plaça de Catalunya and the airport buses under 10 minutes' walk away. Our pick is Casa Camper, a design hotel with a free all-day snack buffet and hammocks in its lounges.

The middle Raval, around the Rambla del Raval and Carrer de l'Hospital, is lively and mixed, with good-value hotels such as the Barceló Raval and Hotel Sant Agustí. The lower Raval, toward Drassanes, is grittier and can feel uneasy late at night; first-time visitors who want calm streets are better off choosing a hotel near La Rambla or in the upper half.

El Raval's Areas Compared

Map of El Raval Hotels

La Rambla runs along the right edge of the map, with Plaça de Catalunya at the top and the port at the bottom.

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Best Splurge Hotels

Two very different luxury stays: a playful design hotel and a classic spa hotel on La Rambla.

Best Mid-Range Hotels

Three of these have a rooftop pool, and three have family or connecting rooms.

Best Budget Hotels

Two of the best-value private rooms in central Barcelona, both with family options.

El Raval Hotels at a Glance

Prices change by date and room type, so check your own dates on Booking.com before you decide.

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  Casa Camper Barcelona

  Carrer d'Elisabets, near MACBA, El Raval · Splurge

  Design lovers

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  Hotel 1898

  La Rambla, near Carrer del Carme, El Raval · Splurge

  Couples and spa lovers

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  Barceló Raval

  Rambla del Raval, El Raval · Mid-range

  Families and views

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  Hotel España Ocean Drive

  Carrer de Sant Pau, by the Liceu, El Raval · Mid-range

  Architecture lovers

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  Hotel Sant Agustí

  Plaça de Sant Agustí, El Raval · Mid-range

  Families

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  Hotel Jazz

  Carrer de Pelai, near Plaça de Catalunya, El Raval · Mid-range

  Families and first-timers

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  Hotel Peninsular

  Carrer de Sant Pau, El Raval · Budget

  Budget travelers

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  Eco Boutique Hostal Grau

  Carrer de les Ramelleres, El Raval · Budget

  Eco-minded budgets

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Hotel		Location	Price level	Best for	Prices
	Casa Camper Barcelona Design hotel	Carrer d'Elisabets, near MACBA, El Raval	Splurge	Design lovers	Check prices
	Hotel 1898 Historic hotel	La Rambla, near Carrer del Carme, El Raval	Splurge	Couples and spa lovers	Check prices
	Barceló Raval Modern tower hotel	Rambla del Raval, El Raval	Mid-range	Families and views	Check prices
	Hotel España Ocean Drive Modernista landmark	Carrer de Sant Pau, by the Liceu, El Raval	Mid-range	Architecture lovers	Check prices
	Hotel Sant Agustí Historic hotel	Plaça de Sant Agustí, El Raval	Mid-range	Families	Check prices
	Hotel Jazz Pool hotel	Carrer de Pelai, near Plaça de Catalunya, El Raval	Mid-range	Families and first-timers	Check prices
	Hotel Peninsular Historic budget hotel	Carrer de Sant Pau, El Raval	Budget	Budget travelers	Check prices
	Eco Boutique Hostal Grau Eco boutique hostal	Carrer de les Ramelleres, El Raval	Budget	Eco-minded budgets	Check prices

Hotel details checked on November 5, 2026.

Safety and Noise in El Raval

• Petty theft is the main risk, as in the rest of the old town. Thieves work La Rambla, the Boqueria and the metro, often in teams that use distraction. Keep phones off café tables and bags closed and in front of you.
• The lower streets feel different at night. Below Carrer de l'Hospital, and especially toward Drassanes, some lanes are dimly lit and quiet after dark. Stick to busy streets such as the Rambla del Raval and Carrer de Sant Pau, or take a taxi to your door.
• Expect some noise. The MACBA square draws skaters by day and groups at night, and the Rambla del Raval has bar terraces. Ask for an interior or upper-floor room.
• It is a real neighborhood. The Raval is one of the city's most diverse areas, with residents from all over the world. Be a considerate guest, especially at night.

Getting Around El Raval

• On foot: the MACBA to Plaça de Catalunya is under 10 minutes; La Rambla, the Boqueria and the Gothic Quarter are a few minutes from anywhere in the Raval. The full length of La Rambla, from Plaça de Catalunya to the Columbus monument, is about 20 minutes.
• Metro: Liceu and Drassanes (L3) on La Rambla, Catalunya (L1, L3) and Universitat (L1) at the top, and Sant Antoni (L2) and Paral·lel (L2, L3) on the western edge.
• From the airport: the Aerobús stops at Plaça de Catalunya (about 35 minutes) and Plaça d'Espanya. The upper Raval is a short walk from Plaça de Catalunya.
• Next door: Sant Antoni market and Poble Sec's tapas bars are just west of the Raval, across the Ronda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to help you choose where to stay.

Is El Raval safe to stay in?

For most visitors, yes, with care. The main risk is pickpocketing, as in the rest of the old town. The lower Raval, toward Drassanes, is rougher at night, so first-timers usually prefer the upper Raval near the MACBA and Plaça de Catalunya, or hotels next to La Rambla.

What is the best part of El Raval to stay in?

The upper Raval, between Plaça de Catalunya and the MACBA. It is close to the airport buses and the shopping streets, has the best design hotels and cafés, and is calmer than the lower streets.

Is El Raval cheaper than the Gothic Quarter?

Often, yes. The Raval has some of the best-value private rooms in central Barcelona, such as Hotel Peninsular and Hostal Grau, and its mid-range hotels with rooftop pools are usually cheaper than similar ones across La Rambla.

Is El Raval good for families?

Parts of it are. Hotel Sant Agustí, Hotel Jazz, the Barceló Raval and Hotel Peninsular all have family or connecting rooms. Choose the upper Raval or a hotel near La Rambla rather than the lower streets.

How far is El Raval from the beach?

The Raval is inland, but the old port at the bottom of La Rambla is a short walk from the lower Raval, and metro L3 to Drassanes or L4 from nearby Jaume I gets you toward Barceloneta beach.