Picolo recommends · Hotel in Barcelona, Catalonia
Hotel Arts Barcelona
One of the two towers at Port Olímpic, with sand at its foot and upper floors where the beach and Tibidabo share the same window.
Hotel Arts rises beside Port Olímpic, one of the two tall towers that mark Barcelona’s waterfront. The beach is directly below, and rooms look either out to the Mediterranean or back over the city to the hills.
This is a large hotel with several restaurants and a pool in the garden. The rhythm is more resort than city break: a swim before breakfast, a lazy afternoon, and dinner by the marina.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Arts Barcelona
Hotel Arts makes sense when the sea matters as much as the sights. Families can mix pool and beach in one morning, and anyone who values space will find more of it here than in the old town.
The old town and the Eixample are not on foot from here. Plan on the metro or a taxi for sightseeing, and accept that you are watching the city from a distance.
What you get
- Beach right below the hotel
- Outdoor pool in the garden
- Several restaurants
- Good for families
- Views of the sea or the hills
A day at Hotel Arts Barcelona
- Morning
- A swim in the sea before breakfast.
- Midday
- Pool time in the garden with the children.
- Afternoon
- A taxi into the Gothic Quarter for a few hours of sightseeing.
- Evening
- Dinner at Port Olímpic, right below the tower.
Location
Port Olímpic, Barcelona, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Arts Barcelona
Is Hotel Arts Barcelona on the beach?
Yes. It stands at Port Olímpic with the beach directly below the building.
Is Hotel Arts Barcelona good for families?
Yes. The garden pool and the beach next door make it easy to keep children busy, and there is plenty of space.
How do you get to the old town from Hotel Arts Barcelona?
Most guests take the metro or a taxi to the Gothic Quarter and the Eixample, as they are too far to walk comfortably.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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