La Jota 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
Napoleonic Secrets of Zaragoza: Self-Guided History Adventure
Midday Olive Oil Tour and Visit to Old Town of Belchite
Zaragoza: Private Walking Tour with a Local
Midday Market Tour and Spanish Cooking Class
Our pick of the best La Jota Hotel Deals
B&B Hotel Zaragoza Plaza Mozart
El personal es majísimo
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Novelty! Great PENTHOUSE with Solarium at 10 minutes Pilar and Roman Ruins
Not central but in friendly neighbourhood with local shops and excellent and cheap bus service to the centre. Also there was a reasonably priced and very good taxi service. Air conditioning very good and outside space was especially welcome. As we were travelling through Spain washing machine was ...
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2023
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
All Perfect... Very good. They even improved adding New Coffee Machines at Breakfast..
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Pilar Plaza
Hesperia Zaragoza Centro
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
Other neighbourhoods around La Jota
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.
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 San Carlos Borromeo Seminary.
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.
Las Fuentes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Fuentes and surrounding area, you can visit Principe Felipe Arena and Centro de Historia de Zaragoza.
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.
Picarral
Though Picarral may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grancasa Commercial Center and Roman Wall.
