Barcelona, SpainEl Born
Uma House by Yurbban Trafalgar
Converted textile warehouse
El Born Barcelona, Spain
Opened
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
YurbbanConverted textile warehouse
An old textile factory now trades in casual city living, capped by a quiet rooftop pool above Ciutat Vella.
What it’s good at
Notable
Raquel Sogorb pairs mid-century furnishings with a signature gray-and-yellow palette in the guestrooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Barcelona’s stylish yet relatively understated Yurbban Trafalgar has something not many of its competitors can match: a pint-sized roof terrace, complete with plunge pool.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Palau de la Música Catalana sits down the block, and the alleys of El Born are a short stroll away.
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The rooms
Compact rooms are laid out with cabin-like efficiency, and several categories step outside onto private sun terraces.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop plunge pool sits beside white sun loungers, looking straight out toward the spires of Barcelona Cathedral.
At the table
Communal tables look onto a leafy patio, with morning spreads of mini butifarra sausages and made-to-order omelets.
How it began
The building once housed the workshops of the Marxan textile company before its restored glass facade reopened in 2014.
Barcelona
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.