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.
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.
Activities
Zaragoza Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
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
Our pick of the best Picarral Hotel Deals
Zentral Ave
Clean room, helpful staff, excellent breakfast. Parking is a bit on the expensive side plus the EV charging operator is a bit expensive. You can find both fast and slow chargers opposite hotel and they are cheaper
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hotel Diagonal Plaza
Room was nice. I mistakenly booked a handicapped equipped room. They were able to move us the next day.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Palafox
The hotel is in excellent condition but some modern touches like walk in showers and USB plugs would be an improvement.
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
Hotel Eurostars Zaragoza
Clean and spotless. Reception staff was very courteous.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
NH Ciudad de Zaragoza
Great rooms and centrally located.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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
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.
Actur
If you're spending some time in Actur, New Aquarium Zaragoza and Grancasa Commercial Center are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio de Jesús
Though Barrio de Jesús may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza del Pilar and Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
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 Museo del Puerto Fluvial de Caesaraugusta.
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.
El Gancho
While visiting El Gancho, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de Toros de la Misericordia and Plaza de Europa.
