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Last updated: 28 October, 2022
Expert travel writer: Dana Facaros

Hotels with beautiful sea views are rare in Barcelona, but The Serras, occupying the building where the 15-year-old Pablo Picasso had his first studio in 1896, has those and much more.

This 5-star beauty has a Michelin-starred restaurant, library and mellow roof terrace with a generous plunge pool and sun-drenched loungers – DJ sets on weekends tempt in a hip crowd.

It’s set in the charming, tourist-favourite Gothic Quarter – but within easy walking distance of the historic centre, the yacht-filled Port Vell and the seafood restaurants of Barceloneta.

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Key facilities

Airport transfers*
Beach: < 10 mins walk
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Kids club
Parking
: Nearby *
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed

Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first

Picasso Museum Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.5 miles]

Absorbing collection of early and late works by Picasso, in a beautiful Gothic palace. The collection includes Picasso’s 58 paintings inspired by Velazquez’s Las Meninas.

Best for ages: 18+ | £11

Casa Batllo

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[1.7 miles]

The former home of the Batllo family, Gaudí’s shimmering, colour-drenched townhouse is a Modernista masterpiece. One of three Modernista masterpieces in a single block.

Best for ages: 8+ | £32

Miro Foundation

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[2.2 miles]

Luminous museum of modern and contemporary art, housing the world’s top collection of works by Joan Miro. Set in a striking rationalist-style building, designed by Josep Lluis Sert.

Best for ages: 13+ | £10

Casa Mila (La Pedrera)

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[2.2 miles]

Gaudi’s otherworldly masterpiece, shaped like a curvaceous cliff with a surreal roof guarded by twenty-eight knight-like ‘witch-scarers.’

Best for ages: 8+ | £25

Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first

Front facade of the church
Experience

Church of Santa Maria del Mar

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.4 miles]

Barcelona’s Gothic jewel was built in the 14th century by the sea-faring community in only 50 years – hence its rare stylistic harmony. During the Spanish Civil War, its accumulated Baroque decorations burned, leaving behind the bare bones of its sublime interior.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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Moco Museum Barcelona
Experience

Moco Museum Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.4 miles]

A privately-owned museum that specialises in contemporary art and exhibitions from famous artists such as Banksy, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Salvador Dali.

Best for ages: 13+ | £15

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External view of the Santa Eulalia Cathedral
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Barcelona Cathedral

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.5 miles]

This massive pile is Catalan Gothic at its most grandiose, full of wonders: lavishly ornate chapels, Renaissance sculpted choir stalls, and the crypt of patron saint Eulalia. The cloister is especially charming, and you can climb to the rooftop for panoramic views of the city.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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External view of the Santa Eulalia Cathedral
Experience

Barcelona Cathedral

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain[0.5 miles]

This massive pile is Catalan Gothic at its most grandiose, full of wonders: lavishly ornate chapels, Renaissance sculpted choir stalls, and crypt of patron saint Eulalia. The cloister is especially charming.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

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Barcelona

Catalonia, Spain

Spain’s cultural heart has unforgettable architecture, a pioneering arts scene, creative cuisine and nightlife that buzzes till dawn.

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