La Jota 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.
Aljaferia Palace
Enjoy your time in Zaragoza with a visit to a magnificent palace that served for centuries as a royal residence.
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.
Palace of Congresses of Zaragoza
Visit one of Zaragoza’s modern architectural marvels, a stunning-looking multi-purpose venue that was the exciting centerpiece of Zaragoza's 2008 expo.
Activities
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Zaragoza Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
City of Four Cultures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Zaragoza
Zaragoza: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Our pick of the best La Jota Hotel Deals
B&B Hotel Zaragoza Plaza Mozart
Novelty! Great PENTHOUSE with Solarium at 10 minutes Pilar and Roman Ruins
Not central but in friendly neighbourhood with local shops and excellent and cheap bus service to the centre. Also there was a reasonably priced and very good taxi service. Air conditioning very good and outside space was especially welcome. As we were travelling through Spain washing machine was ...
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2023
Zentral Ave
The most comfortable room and stay during my 2 week roadtrip in Spain. I liked Diego, who checked me in (the only friendly staff there though). In a good location and quiet
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
All fine and good
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza
Todo muy bien, solo el baño estaba en mal estado con el piso roto, pero muy limpio y las camas comodas
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hesperia Zaragoza Centro
The only bad thing was that the air conditioner is available only in the summer. We opened the window but lots of noise from the street
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Jota
Barrio de Jesús
Though Barrio de Jesús may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza del Pilar and Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
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 Zaragoza Film Archive.
Arrabal
You'll enjoy the restaurants and riverfront in Arrabal. You might want to make time for a stop at Expectacular NORIA or Puente de Piedra.
Las Fuentes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Fuentes and surrounding area, you can visit Principe Felipe Arena and Centro de Historia de Zaragoza.
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.
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.
