Serras Barcelona
Historic luxury with a sea-view rooftop terrace
About this hotel
Serras Barcelona occupies a historic building in the Gothic Quarter where Pablo Picasso started his career in 1896, and the hotel has preserved the original facade while adding five-star services including airport pick-up, limousine transfer and valet parking. Rooms feature private balconies facing either Port Vell or Merce Street, air conditioning, soundproofing and a Smart HD TV, so the sea view depends on which balcony a guest is assigned rather than being guaranteed throughout the building. The rooftop terrace itself looks out over Port Vell with genuinely attractive sea views, a lounge atmosphere built for a cocktail over chill-out music rather than a pool day. Downstairs, a restaurant serves Catalan specialities and Mediterranean tapas across breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the address sits about 10 minutes from the Gothic Quarter's main sights.
- Sea-view rooftop terrace
- Historic Gothic Quarter building
- Limousine service
- Catalan restaurant
Our take
This suits travelers who want a genuine sea view rooftop paired with historic character and full luxury service, rather than a modern tower or a pool-focused terrace. Guests should request a port-facing balcony directly, since some rooms instead face Merce Street in the Gothic Quarter, and those wanting a swimming pool should check the property's separate facilities rather than assuming the rooftop includes one.
- ✓Request a room with a port-facing balcony specifically if the sea view matters, since some rooms instead face Merce Street.
- ✓Visit the rooftop terrace in the early evening for the best light over Port Vell rather than at midday.
- ✓Combine a stay here with a walk through the Gothic Quarter, both the cathedral and Las Ramblas being about 10 minutes away on foot.
Why we love it
- Rooftop terrace with sea views over Port Vell
- Historic building linked to Picasso
- Limousine and valet parking service
- Catalan and Mediterranean restaurant on site
Why guests love itMarking a milestone birthday, a couple booked Serras for the history of the building, where Pablo Picasso once worked, and ended up staying for the rooftop. Each evening they went up as the light turned golden over Port Vell, then walked into the Gothic Quarter for dinner. On their final night they ate at the Catalan restaurant instead. Their one lesson for others: ask for a port-facing room when booking, since some rooms look onto Mercè Street rather than the sea.