Eixample or El Raval: where to stay in Barcelona?
Both are popular bases in Barcelona. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 203 hotels in Eixample and 38 in El Raval.
| In short | Eixample | El Raval |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 203 | 38 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 26% | 11% |
| 5-star hotels | 13 | 1 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 29 | 14 |
| Median distance to the centre | 650 m | 1.0 km |
| Average location score | 9.4 | 9.0 |
In short
- Hotels in Eixample rate higher: 8.5 on average against 8.3 in El Raval.
- Eixample has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (26% vs 11%).
- Eixample has more hotels to choose from (203 vs 38).
- For a 5-star stay, Eixample has 13 hotels against 1 in El Raval.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Eixample has more options: 29 vs 14.
- The typical hotel in Eixample is closer to the city centre (650 m vs 1.0 km).
- The two areas are about 1.6 km apart.
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FAQ: Eixample vs El Raval
Which has better-rated hotels, Eixample or El Raval?
Eixample: its 203 hotels average 8.5 out of 10, against 8.3 for the 38 hotels in El Raval.
Where are there more budget hotels, Eixample or El Raval?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Eixample has more options: 29 vs 14.