Picarral 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 Romareda
Catch an event at La Romareda during your trip to Zaragoza. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Activities
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
City of Four Cultures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Zaragoza
Our pick of the best Picarral Hotel Deals
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
Good as always
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Pilar Plaza
Hesperia Zaragoza Centro
Hotel ILUNION Romareda
Nice room, good location
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Zentral Ave
Excellent hotel, close to the train station. Staff very kind and helpfull. Nice bar/breakfast/tapas. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Catalonia El Pilar
Best hotel I’ve stayed in on my trip to Spain. Beds were super comfy and rooms really clean. Eve bring you a bottle of champagne for free. Very good location. Highly recommend you stay here.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Picarral
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.
Barrio de Jesús
Though Barrio de Jesús may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zaragoza Town Hall and Plaza del Pilar.
Actur
If you're spending some time in Actur, New Aquarium Zaragoza and Grancasa Commercial Center are top sights worth seeing.
La Jota
While La Jota may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Puente de Piedra and Centro de Historia de Zaragoza.
El Gancho
While visiting El Gancho, you might make a stop by sights like Iglesia Nuestra Senora del Portillo and Plaza de Toros de la Misericordia.
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.
