Picarral 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.
Aljaferia Palace
Enjoy your time in Zaragoza with a visit to a magnificent palace that served for centuries as a royal residence.
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.
Top hotels in Picarral
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
All good
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
INNSiDE by Meliá Zaragoza
Hotel and room excellent. Very dog friendly and I could have breakfast with my dog
Reviewed on 27 Nov 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
Hotel Eurostars Zaragoza
Very good
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Zentral Ave
Everything was so good. Nice employees, nice hotel and delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Catalonia El Pilar
Room was nice, especially given the price. The staff was great, and the breakfast was super.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 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 Cenotafio de Goya and Plaza del Pilar.
Actur
If you're spending some time in Actur, Grancasa Commercial Center and New Aquarium Zaragoza 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 Plaza de Toros de la Misericordia and Plaza de Europa.
San Pablo
If you're spending some time in San Pablo, Puerta del Carmen and Church of Santiago El Mayor are top sights worth seeing.
