The Hotel Ohla Barcelona is on Via Laietana, between Plaça de Catalunya and the cathedral. This 5-star hotel has a rooftop pool, a gym and a sauna, and some rooms look onto the Gothic Quarter. It is a good fit if you want to explore Ciutat Vella on foot.
Location and getting around
At Via Laietana, 49 (postcode 08003), you are in Ciutat Vella. Plaça de Catalunya and the cathedral are about a 5-minute walk away, and La Rambla about 10.
If you fancy going down to the sea, the Columbus Monument is about 20 minutes away and Barceloneta beach about 30. The Sagrada Família is around 30 minutes on foot. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 14 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, wifi and a bathroom with a bathrobe and slippers. Some have views of the Gothic Quarter.
- Rooftop with a pool and a bar.
- Gym and sauna.
- Several dining spaces; according to the hotel, one of them serves Catalan cuisine and tapas.
Breakfast is a buffet. Guests rate it 9 out of 10 on Booking.
Who it suits
- Ideal if it is your first visit and you want the Gothic Quarter next door.
- A good fit for couples who want a rooftop pool to come back to in the afternoon.
- Practical if you are interested in food and would like to dine at the hotel one evening.
Good to know
You can check in from 15:00 to 00:00; check-out is until 12:00. The hotel does not appear to have its own parking. To compare with other 5-star hotels, see the full category.