The Serras Hotel Barcelona is located in the centre of the city by the waterfront, with the legendary Gothic quarter behind it and the newly renovated Port Vell Marina and Mediterranean in front. Barceloneta’s beaches, the lively El Born district and Barcelona's most recognisable landmarks are just a short walk away. For business visitors, we are easily accessible from Fira Barcelona and the airport.
The magnificent Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is a jewel of Gothic architecture, built from the 13th to the 15th century. A must-see when in Barcelona, it is in the heart of the Gothic Quarter (or Barrio Gótico) with its labyrinth of narrow streets and remarkable ancient buildings. Just 700 m from the hotel, an 8-minute walk.
Just across the road from the hotel is the Marina Port Vell, the old harbour of Barcelona, which was originally built for the 1992 Olympic Games and has recently been transformed into a 148 berth luxury facility, creating the ultimate destination for yachts up to 190 metres. Port Vell stretches from La Rambla to Barceloneta, with the medieval shipyards to the west. In the middle is Marèmagnum, a vast leisure and retail complex alongside the city’s aquarium, and to the east is a yacht marina and the Catalan History Museum.
El Born forms part of the old town of Barcelona, together with the Gothic Quarter. It has a village feel, full of shops, where you’ll also find the Picasso Museum, the picturesque Santa Maria del Mar church and a colourful market. Head north-east from the hotel for about 3 minutes.
La Barceloneta is known for its sandy beach and the many restaurants and nightclubs that line its boardwalk. This district was built in the 18th century in a grid pattern, making it easy to navigate. The area is also great for seafood and fish restaurants as well as nightclubs. The beautiful beach at La Barceloneta is just 10-15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
Passeig de Gracia is one of Barcelona´s major avenues and one of its most important shopping and business areas, containing several of the city's most celebrated architectural landmarks including La Pedrera and Casa Batllo.
It is only a short taxi ride away from The Serras.
La Rambla, or Las Ramblas, is Barcelona’s most iconic boulevard, ideal for strolling day or night. It runs from the port north-west to Plaça Catalunya, Barcelona’s main square. Along its course you can spot treasures like a mosaic by Joan Miró and the Canaletes fountain, but beware of pickpockets along the way. You can walk to the bottom of La Rambla in just 7 minutes.
