Zaragoza Old Town Travel Guide

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Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar
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Plaza del Pilar

5/5(2 reviews)

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 del Pilar
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Plaza de Espana

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Head to the center of Zaragoza for its main square, a large space of historical importance that is near many other major attractions.

Plaza de Espana
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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.

La Seo Cathedral
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Roman Wall

4/5(4 reviews)

See these ancient ruins, built in the 3rd century when Zaragoza was a wealthy Roman city.

Roman Wall
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Roman Theatre

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Learn where Zaragoza's ancient Romans went for friendly meet-ups and entertainment, a well-preserved theater that is about 2,000 years old.

Roman Theatre

Activities

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Zaragoza: Private Tour with a Local Guide

AU$139
Per adult
Zaragoza: Private Tour with a Local Guide
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Zaragoza: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

AU$5
Per adult
Zaragoza: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour
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4-Day Northern Spain Guided Tour from Madrid

AU$860
Per adult
4-Day Northern Spain Guided Tour from Madrid
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Zaragoza: Wine Tasting and Tapas

AU$246
Per adult
Zaragoza: Wine Tasting and Tapas
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Zaragoza: Evening Tapas Walking Tour in the Old Town

AU$156
Per adult
Zaragoza: Evening Tapas Walking Tour in the Old Town
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Zaragoza Aquarium Admission Ticket

AU$29
Per adult
Zaragoza Aquarium Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Zaragoza Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel Oriente
Hotel Oriente
3 out of 5
Calle Coso, 11-13, Zaragoza, Zaragoza
The price is AU$122 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
AU$122
per night
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zaragoza. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (280 reviews)
Great location and great staff
"The staff was amazingly helpful and courteous. The hotel was clean a a d very well located. The only thing we would criticize is the breakfast. It was good except it didn’t offer any hot food like scrambled eggs sausage and so…"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Hotel Oriente
Hotel Palafox
Hotel Palafox
5 out of 5
Calle Marques de Casa Jimenez, s/n, Zaragoza, Zaragoza
The price is AU$203 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$203
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Zaragoza. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Basilica de Nuestra Senora del ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (363 reviews)
"While the hotel shouts out its historic five star rating, which is to say the least just a bit ambitious, it is nevertheless a value-for-money “go to” option for visiting Zaragoza. Well located for walking to the old city and host of lively tapas bars nearby, the standard room was spacious, with ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Palafox
NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza
NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza
4 out of 5
Calle Joaquin Costa, 5, Zaragoza, Zaragoza
The price is AU$149 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$149
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zaragoza. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (773 reviews)
"This was a stopover on our road trip. The hotel staff bustled around to help make our stay pleasurable. Our room was nice, clean and well-maintained. It was a bit difficult to find since it had no road signs pointing to it."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza
Catalonia El Pilar
Catalonia El Pilar
4 out of 5
Manifestación, 16, Zaragoza, Zaragoza
The price is AU$131 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$131
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zaragoza. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (787 reviews)
Nice location, great service
"Nice choice in Zaragoza. Lovely square with fountain across the street. Close to cathedral yet in a quiet area. Very helpful front desk staff. Good hotel choice for visitors to Zaragoza."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Catalonia El Pilar
Hotel Don Jaime 54
Hotel Don Jaime 54
3.5 out of 5
Calle Don Jaime I, 54-56, Zaragoza, Aragon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$123 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$123
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Zaragoza. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Basilica de Nuestra Senora del ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (196 reviews)
"Fantastic location, great breakfast buffet- ask for a real coffee in the cafetería-helpful staff. If you’re there on a Saturday night prepare for noise. Earplugs a must!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Hotel Don Jaime 54
Hotel Silken Reino de Aragón
Hotel Silken Reino de Aragón
4 out of 5
Calle del Coso, 80, Zaragoza, Zaragoza
The price is AU$134 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$134
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zaragoza. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Basilica de Nuestra Senora ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (665 reviews)
A good location
"I didn’t think it was necessary to have clean towels every day not environmentally friendly"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Hotel Silken Reino de Aragón
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Other neighbourhoods around Zaragoza Old Town

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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.

San Pablo
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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 Santa Maria Magdalena Church.

La Magdalena
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El Gancho

While visiting El Gancho, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de Toros de la Misericordia and Teatro del Mercado.

El Gancho
Patio de la Infanta

Zaragoza Centro

You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Zaragoza Centro. You might want to make time for a stop at Patio de la Infanta or Gran Via.

Zaragoza Centro
Zaragoza

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.

Arrabal
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Barrio de Jesús

Though Barrio de Jesús may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Seo Cathedral and Plaza del Pilar.

Barrio de Jesús

Zaragoza Old Town Travel Guide

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