El Raval Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A crowded street with a market stall and a building with a colorful facade.
The entrance to the Museu Marítim de Barcelona with a modern design featuring vertical wooden slats and glass doors.
A modern building with large windows and a cylindrical structure.
A stained glass sign with the words "Mercat St. Joseph La Boqueria".
A crowded indoor market with various stalls selling fruits and vegetables.

Stay near popular El Raval attractions

A crowded street with a market stall and a building with a colorful facade.

Boqueria Market

9.0/10 (7,128 reviews)
Explore vibrant food stands, eat delicious tapas and take a cooking class in this culinary wonderland, Barcelona’s main market.
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Activities

Sagrada Família church in Barcelona

Fast Track: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour

NZ$151
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fast Track: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour
window and patio detail at detail at Casa Batlló Building in Barcelona, Spain

Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide

NZ$57
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
cable cars riding far above ground in Barcelona

Montjuïc Cable Car Tickets

NZ$38
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Montjuïc Cable Car Tickets
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic

Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic

NZ$65
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic
passengers boarding light rail at train station in Barcelona

Hola Barcelona : Barcelona Unlimited Transport Card

NZ$37
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Hola Barcelona : Barcelona Unlimited Transport Card
Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access

Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access

NZ$205
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access
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Our pick of the best El Raval Hotel Deals

Arc la Rambla

Arc la Rambla

3 out of 5
La Rambla 19 Barcelona
The price is NZ$189 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$189
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (2,613 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Arc la Rambla
Eurostars Grand Marina

Eurostars Grand Marina

5 out of 5
Moll De Barcelona S/n Barcelona
The price is NZ$337 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
NZ$337
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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 NZ$324 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$324
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,203 reviews)
"i had a difficulty with the booking but the sraff were brillisnt in resolvibg everything. thank you"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel 1898
Barceló Raval

Barceló Raval

4.5 out of 5
Rambla del Raval, 17-21 Barcelona
The price is NZ$231 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$231
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (1,287 reviews)
"The room was so congested and tiny for three beds. Shower tub was out in the open without any privacy. Toilet was so tiny where you can barely sit. Unbelievably small."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Barceló Raval
Hotel Andante Drassanes

Hotel Andante Drassanes

3 out of 5
Avinguda de les Drassanes, 23-25 Barcelona
The price is NZ$176 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$176
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,334 reviews)
"Staff where lovely, hotel was very clean"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Hotel Andante Drassanes
Sixties Ramblas

Sixties Ramblas

3 out of 5
Passatge Gutenberg, 7 Barcelona
The price is NZ$194 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$194
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,177 reviews)
"Staff was lovely, staff where friendly"

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Sixties Ramblas
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Our guide on where to stay in El Raval

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A public square with a fountain, statues, and historic buildings.

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 Gothic cathedral with intricate spires and stained glass windows.

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.
Photo by TM
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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 colorful building with intricate tile work and green balconies.
Photo by Romil Lehakra
Open Photo by Romil Lehakra

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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