El Gancho Travel Guide
Zaragoza
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.
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.
Top hotels in El Gancho
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
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
They use same space for normal customers and hundreds of Group Excursions.. you need to wait in line of 100s of excursion travellers killing your day agenda.. I paid for breakfast and could not take breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza
Great staff! Great location!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Zentral Ave
Everything was so good. Nice employees, nice hotel and delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Catalonia El Pilar
Excellent location.Safe area and walkable to everything.Mist of the staff at the lobby were respectful and willing to assist us in every way,with one exception-Mr.Perez- who spoke to me as if I was someone ignorant when I was trying to buy a Spanish abanico(he needs to improve his people skills).I ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
INNSiDE by Meliá Zaragoza
A shout out to the great hotel - clean, comfortable, very friendly staff, and ideally located just off the old city centre. Our suite was spacious and modern, and everything we needed was within a walkable distance.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Gancho
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.
Parque de Roma
Though Parque de Roma may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Antigua School of Medicine and Gran Via.
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.
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.
La Almozara
La Almozara is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to New Aquarium Zaragoza and Luis Bunuel Water Park while you're in town.
