San José 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
Private custom tour with a local guide Zaragoza
Napoleonic Secrets of Zaragoza: Self-Guided History Adventure
Zaragoza Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
City of Four Cultures: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Zaragoza
Our pick of the best San José Hotel Deals
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
Always great
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
INNSiDE by Meliá Zaragoza
Hotel and room excellent. Very dog friendly and I could have breakfast with my dog
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Catalonia El Pilar
Clean room, helpful staff. Very close to everything.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Hotel Eurostars Zaragoza
Very good
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Zentral Ave
The staff were great, a gentleman came to the room and brought us a bottle of water and a tub of sweets.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel ILUNION Romareda
The hotel was nice and the staff was great. I was very impressed with the breakfast, very nicely done. Great selection of food and the staff was cleaning and straightening the entire time to ensure everything was perfect.
Reviewed on 30 June 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San José
La Paz
Though La Paz may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de Andalucía and Zaragoza Amusement Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Romareda
You'll enjoy the bars and monuments in Romareda. You might want to make time for a stop at La Romareda or Sala Municipal de Arte Joven.
