Old Town Tarragona Travel Guide
Tarragona





Visit Old Town Tarragona
Popular places to visit

Tarragona Cathedral
Set high on a hill overlooking the city, this gothic cathedral is home to an outstanding collection of medieval art.

Tarragona Roman Wall
Stroll along a picturesque promenade to see the towers and gates of the wall that surrounded Tarragona in Roman times.

National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona
Explore a fascinating archeological museum to find a vast collection of Tarragona’s Roman relics. See mosaics, jewelry and statues of gods.

Tarragona Amphitheatre
Stand on the large elliptical arena where gladiators and wild animals entertained thousands of Tarragona's Roman citizens.

Plaza Imperial Tarraco
You can learn about the history of Tarragona with a visit to Plaza Imperial Tarraco. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Monumento a los Castellers
Spot the faces of famous artists and musicians in this soaring sculpture dedicated to the traditional sport of building human towers.
Top hotels in Old Town Tarragona

Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
Very comfortable rooms , but no amenities, except 2 bottles of water for a 4 nights stay .
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

H10 Imperial Tarraco
Overall we had a great stay. The hotel was in a great location for the old town restaurants and the beach. The rooftop pool and bar area were excellent. I was a little disappointed in the room we were allocated as it was a twin room when we booked a double and it was an accessible room, again which ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Blaumar Hotel Salou
Great location and good breakfast to start the day
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
Good breakfast and large room with an impressive shower.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott

Ohtels Belvedere
A used sanitary product was found in our room when we arrived that was not ours, staff were made aware and could not have cared less which made us question the cleanliness of the room and whether the sheets had even been changed due to this and the thick layer of dust in the room Food was beyond ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Tarragona

La Móra
Travellers to La Móra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by La Mora Beach and Cala de la Mora.
