El Gancho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Grande José Antonio Labordeta Park
Discover a picturesque urban oasis of lawns, trees, flowers, gardens and monuments. Stroll, jog or cycle through its surroundings, play sports or simply relax.
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.
Aljaferia Palace
Enjoy your time in Zaragoza with a visit to a magnificent palace that served for centuries as a royal residence.
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.
Activities
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Tudela: Artajo Olive Oil Tour, Tasting, and bottle of EVOO
Our pick of the best El Gancho Hotel Deals
Apartment in the historic center of Zaragoza | FREE PARKING | check in 24 h.
Our stay in Zaragoza was fantastic
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
Clean large room and bathroom. The breakfast is overpriced for the offering.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Zentral Ave
The staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel ILUNION Romareda
I recently stayed here and had a truly wonderful experience overall. If you are looking for a hotel that prioritizes hospitality and convenience, this is a fantastic choice.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Catalonia El Pilar
The room was clean and the staff was very friendly breakfast was nice
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Hiberus
Very nice hotel , good breakfast , very confortable , parking expensive , but you can park a couple of blocks away
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Gancho
San Pablo
If you're spending some time in San Pablo, St Paul's Church and Church of Santiago El Mayor are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Parque de Roma
Though Parque de Roma may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Antigua School of Medicine and Gran Via.
Zaragoza Old Town
Historical sites, museums and cafes highlight some of the noteworthy features of Zaragoza Old Town. Make a stop by Plaza de Espana or Calle Alfonso while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
La Almozara
Visitors to La Almozara enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Centro de Arte y Tecnología de Zaragoza is worth a stop.
