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Hotel in Barcelona’s Barri Gòtic, in an 18th-century building, with a seasonal outdoor pool, gym with sauna and rooftop terrace.
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Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior is a 4-star hotel in Barcelona, housed in an 18th-century building in the Barri Gòtic with frescoes on its façade. The property is part of the city’s architectural, historical and artistic heritage and is classified as a Monument of Special Interest. The rustic style of the rooms combines exposed stone walls and large windows, in a setting suited to exploring the old town and having a kitchen in your room.
The air-conditioned rooms include a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and coffee machine, as well as a sofa, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Options range from rooms for two people to family layouts for four guests, all with a private bathroom and city views. Facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a gym with sauna and a rooftop terrace overlooking Barcelona’s rooftops. Palosanto restaurant serves tapas in a traditional tavern. Las Ramblas and Liceu metro station are a five-minute walk away; Port Vell is a ten-minute walk.
All six room types have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a kitchenette and city views, with layouts designed for resting and preparing something simple. The Superior Double Room and Executive Room are suited to two guests; the former measures 28 m² and has a balcony, while the latter offers 30 m². The Deluxe Room adds 32 m² and a sofa bed, while the Family Room (4 adults) has 35 m² and two sofa beds.
The 55 m² Apartment has a separate bedroom and living room, two bathrooms and a terrace; it accommodates four people. The Junior Suite also accommodates four guests in 35 m² and has a seating area and parquet flooring. Rooms include a coffee machine and minibar, as well as a fridge and microwave in the kitchenette. The different bedroom and living room layouts let you choose between accommodation for two and units with space for families.
At 28 m², this room combines a kitchenette and private bathroom with a balcony. City views complement your stay, while the coffee machine, minibar, fridge and microwave keep options for a break close at hand. It is designed for two guests.
At 30 m², it offers more space than the Superior Double Room while retaining a private bathroom, kitchenette and city views. With a double bed and equipment for preparing drinks or simple meals, it is an option for two guests looking for a more spacious stay.
Its 32 m² and capacity for three people set this room apart, with a sofa bed alongside the double bed. City views and a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge and coffee machine complete the space, which has a private bathroom for a shared stay.
At 35 m², this room accommodates four adults and combines a double bed with two sofa beds. The kitchenette and private bathroom make a group stay easier, while city views and air conditioning complete the space.
This 55 m² apartment is laid out with a separate bedroom and living room, and has two bathrooms and a terrace. The seating area gives you space to gather; city views, a fully equipped kitchen and air conditioning complete a layout for up to four guests.
At 35 m² and with capacity for four people, the Junior Suite includes a bedroom, seating area and parquet flooring. The double bed and two sofa beds provide the main sleeping arrangements; it also has city views, a kitchenette and private bathroom.
The shared areas include a terrace / solarium, outdoor furniture and bicycle rental. The reception is open 24 hours and offers concierge and luggage storage; there is a gym and sauna for exercise and relaxation. Daily housekeeping, laundry and a lift add to the practical facilities, alongside soundproofed, family and non-smoking rooms.
The restaurant, bar and snack bar are complemented by breakfast in your room. Rooms have a minibar and tea/coffee maker, as well as a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave and utensils. Bathrooms include toiletries, a bathrobe and a hairdryer; the flat-screen TV is complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Room service is also available.
Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior is at Avinyo, 30, in Barcelona’s Barri Gòtic. Plaça de Sant Jaume and Plaça Reial are 150 m away; the Columns of the Temple of Augustus are the same distance away. MUHBA Domus Avinyó is 50 m away and MUHBA El Call is 250 m away. Historic squares, remains of the Roman city and palaces are preserved in these streets, so you can mix heritage stops with walks along the neighbourhood’s streets.
To get around the city, Liceu and Jaume I metro stations are 350 m away. Barcelona - Estació de França is 800 m away and Plaça de Catalunya is 900 m away; airport buses leave from Plaça Catalunya, 950 m from the hotel. Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 9 km away. Las Ramblas is a five-minute walk away and Port Vell is a ten-minute walk.
For a day of culture, the Picasso Museum is 550 m away, Barcelona Aquarium is 750 m away and the Arc de Triomf is 1.2 km away. You can continue along the seafront to Platja de la Barceloneta, 1.2 km away, or Platja de Sant Sebastià, 1.3 km away. On warm days, these beaches add a seaside break to a visit to the old town; to combine the coast with panoramic views, Montjuïc is 2 km away and Park Güell is 4.1 km away. The range of routes takes in museums, architecture, the port and outdoor walks.
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Guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness, comfort and staff service; the facilities also receive positive comments. Value for money scores somewhat lower than these aspects, while WiFi receives a strong rating.
Rates at Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior vary depending on the season, room type and dates you choose. To find out the current price for your stay, check the available rates here.
Barcelona - El Prat Airport is 9 km away. The airport bus leaves from Plaça Catalunya, 950 m from the hotel. Liceu and Jaume I metro stations are 350 m away; Barcelona - Estació de França is 800 m away. The Moll de Drassanes ferry terminal is 670 m away. The property does not have parking.
Aparthotel Arai 4* Superior is in the Barri Gòtic, 150 m from Sant Jaume Square and Plaça Reial. MUHBA Domus Avinyó is 50 m away and the Picasso Museum is 550 m away. Liceu metro station is 350 m away; Platja de la Barceloneta is 1.2 km away. Port Vell is a ten-minute walk away.
Palosanto restaurant serves tapas in a traditional tavern setting. The hotel also has a bar and snack bar, as well as breakfast service in your room. Breakfast is not included in the rate, and rooms have a kettle or coffee machine.
The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace with city views. For exercise or relaxation, it also has a gym and sauna; the pool is not available all year round.
Options include Superior Double Rooms, Executive Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Family Rooms, as well as an Apartment and a Junior Suite. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, city views and a kitchenette; the different options accommodate between two and four guests.
From 1 April 2026, Barcelona’s tourist tax is €9.24. This is the tourist tax stated for stays in the city.
