Zaragoza Old Town Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
Experience the rich Baroque beauty of this ornate basilica, built on the site where devotees believe that the Virgin Mary appeared on a marble pillar in A.D. 40.
Plaza del Pilar
Home to many of Zaragoza’s most important sights, this square is also a popular gathering place and the setting for the city’s biggest annual festivals.
Plaza de Espana
Head to the center of Zaragoza for its main square, a large space of historical importance that is near many other major attractions.
La Seo Cathedral
At this ancient place of worship see a monumental work of architecture housing gorgeous chapels and a museum filled with centuries-old tapestries.
Calle Alfonso
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Calle Alfonso during your stay in Zaragoza. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Roman Wall
See these ancient ruins, built in the 3rd century when Zaragoza was a wealthy Roman city.
Things to do
Zaragoza: Aljafería Palace guided tour in Spanish
Zaragoza Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Private custom tour with a local guide Zaragoza
Napoleonic Secrets of Zaragoza: Self-Guided History Adventure
Tudela: Artajo Olive Oil Tour, Tasting, and bottle of EVOO
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Top hotels in Zaragoza Old Town
Catalonia El Pilar
"Great hotel and location"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Palafox
"Very good breakfast. Wide selection."
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza
"El Hotel está bien ubicado, pero es un Hotel viejo y con poco mantenimiento, requiere un intervención urgente. El desayuno es el inferior de todos los hoteles NH que hemos estado. El precio por persona que nos cobraron por el desayuno fue de 39.99 Euros que pue pagado en el Hotel."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Alfonso
"Not very clean, cheap hard beds, no pools working, breakfast buffet was below average"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
NH Ciudad de Zaragoza
"Everything is good"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Don Jaime 54
"Pleasant and helpful staff. Clean room and good location."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Zaragoza Old Town
El Tubo
While there might not be top attractions in El Tubo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Plaza de Espana and Calle Alfonso.
San Pablo
If you're spending some time in San Pablo, Puerta del Carmen and Museo del Fuego y de los Bomberos are top sights worth seeing.
La Magdalena
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in La Magdalena. You might want to make time for a stop at Centro de Historia de Zaragoza or San Carlos Borromeo Seminary.
El Gancho
While visiting El Gancho, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de Europa and Teatro del Mercado.
Zaragoza Centro
You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Zaragoza Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via or Patio de la Infanta.
Arrabal
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Arrabal. You might want to make time for a stop at Puente de Piedra or Expectacular NORIA.
