Hotel 1898 rooftop pool
La Rambla terrace where non-guests can book tables, not swim
No. 3 of 32 on our Barcelona rooftop pools list, in Ciutat Vella.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Terrace open all year; outdoor pool restricted November to March
Hotel 1898 suits guests who want a skyline terrace on La Rambla. The pool is for guests only, with the hotel giving June to September as the guest window, but non-guests can book a terrace table, subject to availability.
The pool
La Isabela, the rooftop terrace of the hotel at La Rambla, 109, has the outdoor pool. It has lounge chairs for sunbathing, a bar with tapas and a view of the Barcelona skyline at any time of day. No floor is published.
Our take
Seventy publishes its floor and Hotel 1898 doesn't. What 1898 offers instead is a terrace that outsiders can reserve, by phone through the hotel, for a drink or tapas. You get the view and the bar, though not the water.
The downside is the pool window. The hotel says outdoor pool use is restricted from November to March, so winter stays mean a terrace without a swim. The heated indoor pool in the spa thermal circuit is a different pool, not on the roof.
Good to know
- Terrace open 12:00 to 24:00 usually, kitchen until 23:00
- Non-guests can reserve terrace tables, availability permitting
- Terrace is open all year
The catches
- Pool is guests-only, with outdoor use restricted November to March
- Pool floor isn't published
Best forGuests who want skyline views and a terrace bar on La Rambla.
Skip it ifYou need a rooftop pool that works without a room, or in winter.
Getting in
Only staying guests can swim. The hotel states that guests have the pool exclusively from June to September and restricts outdoor pool use from November to March.
Non-guests can reach the terrace bar, subject to availability, and the hotel recommends reserving. Tables can be booked by phone through the hotel. Age rules aren't published.
Tips
- Reserve a terrace table by phone ahead of time if you aren't staying.
- Smoking is allowed on the terrace, so check that suits your group.
Before you go. Confirm your dates fall outside the November to March restriction if swimming is the reason you're booking.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | Rooftop terrace La Isabela Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Outdoor swimming pool for sunbathing Source: the hotel's website |
| Who can swim | Hotel guests only; pool is for guests exclusively (June to September) Source: the hotel's website |
| Hours | Usually 12:00 to 24:00; kitchen typically closes at 23:00 Source: the hotel's website |
| Season | Terrace open all year; outdoor pool restricted November to March Source: the hotel's website |
| Loungers and shade | Lounge chairs for sunbathing on the terrace Source: the hotel's website |
| The view | Barcelona skyline visible at any time of day Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | Bar and tapas on rooftop terrace La Isabela Source: the hotel's website |
| Bar open to non-guests | Non-guests can access the terrace, subject to availability; reservation recommended Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | La Rambla, 109, Ciutat Vella, 08002 BarcelonaOpen in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Ciutat Vella |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.6 from 3,526 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +34935529552 |
| Website | hotel1898.com |
Hotel 1898 pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at Hotel 1898?
No. Pool access is for staying guests. Non-guests can book a terrace table, subject to availability.
What are the rooftop hours at Hotel 1898?
The terrace usually runs 12:00 to 24:00, and the kitchen typically closes at 23:00.
Is the Hotel 1898 pool open in winter?
The terrace is open all year, but the outdoor pool is restricted from November to March.
Is the Hotel 1898 rooftop pool heated?
The hotel doesn't say. Its heated pool is a separate indoor one in the spa, not on the roof.