El Raval or Gothic Quarter: where to stay in Barcelona?
Both are popular bases in Barcelona. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 38 hotels in El Raval and 57 in Gothic Quarter.
| In short | El Raval | Gothic Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 38 | 57 |
| Average guest rating | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 11% | 16% |
| 5-star hotels | 1 | 5 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 20 | 34 |
| Median distance to the centre | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| Average location score | 9.0 | 9.3 |
In short
- Hotels in Gothic Quarter rate higher: 8.4 on average against 8.3 in El Raval.
- Gothic Quarter has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (16% vs 11%).
- Gothic Quarter has more hotels to choose from (57 vs 38).
- For a 5-star stay, Gothic Quarter has 5 hotels against 1 in El Raval.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Gothic Quarter has more options: 34 vs 20.
- The two areas are about 750 m apart.
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FAQ: El Raval vs Gothic Quarter
Which has better-rated hotels, El Raval or Gothic Quarter?
Gothic Quarter: its 57 hotels average 8.4 out of 10, against 8.3 for the 38 hotels in El Raval.
Where are there more budget hotels, El Raval or Gothic Quarter?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Gothic Quarter has more options: 34 vs 20.