Catalonia Magdalenes
A terrace pool with cathedral views, two hundred metres away
About this hotel
Catalonia Magdalenes sits two hundred metres from the Cathedral of Barcelona, with a terrace and outdoor pool that looks directly across at the Gothic spire, plus an on-site spa for a fuller wellness stay. Portal de l'Angel, one of the city's main shopping streets, sits just two hundred metres away as well. Each room is air conditioned, soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV alongside a Nespresso coffee machine, with free toiletries and a hairdryer in the bathroom. Smart TVs throughout come equipped with Chromecast, and 24-hour reception covers arrivals at any hour. The Barri Gòtic setting puts the cathedral, Las Ramblas and Portal de l'Angel's shops all within a short walk of the terrace pool.
- Terrace pool with cathedral view
- On-site spa
- Near Portal de l'Angel shopping
- 24-hour reception
Our take
This suits travelers who want a genuine cathedral view from a terrace pool alongside spa access, a combination that's rare this close to the Barri Gòtic's medieval core. Couples and wellness-focused travelers get the most from the setting. Those wanting a large-scale resort pool or beachfront access should look elsewhere, since this terrace suits a quieter, view-focused swim rather than lap distances.
- ✓Book a spa slot ahead, the on-site wellness area can fill during peak city-break season.
- ✓Swim at the terrace pool in late afternoon for the best light on the cathedral spire.
- ✓Walk to Portal de l'Angel for shopping, it's the same two hundred metres as the cathedral.
Why we love it
- Terrace pool with Cathedral of Barcelona views
- Two hundred metres from the cathedral
- On-site spa
- Nespresso machine in every room
Why guests love itSwimming with the cathedral's spire framed directly across the terrace was the kind of view that made the whole stay memorable, especially in the late afternoon light. The spa gave us a genuinely relaxing counterpoint to long days of sightseeing through the Barri Gòtic's narrow streets. Portal de l'Angel's shops were an easy stop on the way back each evening, and the Nespresso machine in the room became a small daily ritual we looked forward to.