Zaragoza Old Town Travel Guide
Zaragoza
Visit Zaragoza Old Town
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.
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.
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.
Roman Wall
See these ancient ruins, built in the 3rd century when Zaragoza was a wealthy Roman city.
Calle Alfonso
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Calle Alfonso during your stay in Zaragoza. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Things to do
Full-Day Tour to the Heart of Ordesa: Aínsa, Torla, and Boltaña from Zaragoza
Tour to Aínsa, Torla and Boltaña from Zaragoza
Canfranc, Jaca and Sallent de Gallego Tour from Zaragoza
Zaragoza: Aljafería Palace guided tour in Spanish
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Top hotels in Zaragoza Old Town
Catalonia El Pilar
Good value
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza
Staff in this hotel is one of its strongest sides, the manager used her own phone and card to help us purchase some tickets, they a very attentive and service oriented. Hotel is good and well located, great alternative when in Zaragoza
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
NH Ciudad de Zaragoza
Everything is good
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Don Jaime 54
no me quedaba claro si el desyuno estaba incluido
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Alfonso
The hotel is located in the heart of the city and has spacious and comfortable rooms. The staff was very friendly. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Hotel Vincci Zentro Zaragoza
Excellent service. The hotel is very clean and well located. Super recommended.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Zaragoza Old Town
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.
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.
El Gancho
While visiting El Gancho, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de Europa and Teatro del Mercado.
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 Antigua School of Medicine.
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 Plaza del Pilar and Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
