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
Zaragoza: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Monumental Walking Tour in Old Town of Zaragoza
Our pick of the best Picarral Hotel Deals
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
All Perfect... Very good. They even improved adding New Coffee Machines at Breakfast..
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Pilar Plaza
This is one of my favorite hotels. The location is excellent. Staff was very friendly. The rooms were clean and semi luxurious. The price was good. I would definitely stay here again. Anthony R. Davidson Local Motion Realty, LLC
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
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
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
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
Catalonia El Pilar
Yes both were very helpful and clean room
Reviewed on 4 Feb 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 Expectacular NORIA or Puente de Piedra.
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.
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.
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.
