The Montjuïc Cable Car – the city’s only public cable car – sits just opposite the hotel. Built by the engineer Emilio Echevarría, in preparation for the 1929 International Exposition, the route has a 76 meter incline.

Inaugurated in 1970, technically it’s not a cable car but a cable compartment that connects the city to the top of the mountain of Montjuïc (84.5m elevation). On the ride up, you can see the entirety of the valley of Barcelona, from the Collserola mountains to the Mediterranean Sea.

The first stop is the Mirador or Miramar, surrounded by one of the city’s most impressive green spaces. The second stop is the Castle of Montjuïc. This 17th century military fortress was originally the site of a watchtower and maritime signaling post. Since 2009, it’s been under construction, as it is being remodeled into a city facility and a Center for Peace.

The Castle delivers truly unrivaled panoramic views over the city: you can spot the Plaza Cataluña, the Cathedral, the Sagrada Família, the cruise ships docked at the port, the Olympic Village, the Agbar Torre, the Forum… let the city’s sights seduce you!