Aragon · Spain
Where to stay in Zaragoza
Zaragoza is a city in Aragon, Spain, home to about 693,000 people.
- Best months
- April to June, September and October
- Nearest airport
- ZAZ13 km · Zaragoza Airport
- Currency
- EUReuro
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Language
- Basque, Catalan, Galician
About
About Zaragoza
Zaragoza, traditionally known in English as Saragossa ( SARR-ə-GOSS-ə), is the capital city of the province of Zaragoza and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It lies by the Ebro river and its tributaries, the Huerva and the Gállego, roughly in the centre of both Aragon and the Ebro basin.
The city on the Ebro river was founded at the turn of the millennium by the Roman Emperor Augustus, and named after him as Caesaraugusta. 2,000 years later, the architectural remains of large public buildings indicate Caesar Augustus’ influence over the city. Today you can still admire the city’s Forum, Thermal Baths, the River Port or the Great Theatre, archeological remains which reflect the splendour of the city as it was during the Roman Empire.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Zaragoza
See
Plaza del Pilar is the main square, just south of the River Ebro. On the square are the two cathedrals and the "Fuente de la Hispanidad", a fountain and sculpture representing Columbus' discovery of the New World. The tourist office is here as well.
- Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
- Cathedral of the Savior of Zaragoza
- Iglesias Mudejares
- Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena
- Iglesia de San Miguel de los Navarros
- Iglesia de San Pablo
- Basílica of Santa Engracia
- Palacio de la Aljaferia
- Las Murallas
- Caesaraugusta route
- Port
- Forum
Do
- Centro Deportivo Municipal Actur
- Centro Deportivo Municipal Salduba
- Palacio Municipal de Deportes
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Where to stay
Which part of Zaragoza to stay in
Accommodation is a reason to visit Zaragoza in itself - if you plan to visit both Madrid and Barcelona taking advantage of the fast train connection, you can choose to stay here, halfway between them. Not only will you pay less for the combined train tickets to Zaragoza from either city than from the entire Madrid-Barcelona AVE ride, but you will also benefit from the much lower rates hotels charge in Zaragoza. And all the attractions of Zaragoza are an added bonus on top of it!
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Where to stay
Hotels in Zaragoza
30 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Boston Zaragoza | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Eurostars Zaragoza | 2.6 km | |
| Hotel Hiberus | 2.9 km | |
| Hotel Meliá Zaragoza | 1968 | 0.3 km |
| Hotel NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza | 0.2 km | |
| Hotel Pilar Plaza | 0.8 km | |
| Hotel Reina Petronila | 2.4 km | |
| Vincci Zentro Hotel Zaragoza | 0.5 km | |
| Apartamentos Turisticos | 0.8 km | |
| B&B Zaragoza Los Enlaces Estacion | 3.1 km | |
| Casa Palacio de los Sitios | 0.9 km | |
| Catalonia El Pilar | 0.7 km | |
| Eurostars Boston | 0.8 km | |
| Eurostars Rey Fernando | 8.2 km | |
| Hotel & Spa Real Ciudad de Zaragoza | 8.3 km | |
| Hotel Alfonso | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Avenida Zaragoza | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Diagonal Plaza | 9.2 km | |
| Hotel Europa | 11.2 km | |
| Hotel ILUNION Romareda | 2.2 km | |
| Hotel Palafox | 0.2 km | |
| Hotel Zenit Don Yo | 0.2 km | |
| Hotel Zentral Ave | 2.3 km | |
| INNSiDE Zaragoza | 0.3 km | |
| Kadrit Hotel | 13.1 km | |
| NH Ciudad de Zaragoza | 0.9 km | |
| Posada de Las Almas | 0.6 km | |
| Sercotel Plaza Feria | 9.1 km | |
| Silken Reino de Aragón | 0.4 km | |
| Zrooms&Suites Hostel Boutique | 0.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Zaragoza
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Zaragoza are April to June, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; May is the wettest, with about 49 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Zaragoza: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), about 13 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lleida-Alguaire Airport (ILD, 118 km) and Pamplona Airport (PNA, 140 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
If you stay in or near the old town, most of the main attractions are within easy walking distance. A transport card costs €7 at any tobacco kiosk (including an initial fee of €2, and credit of €5).
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ZAZ · Zaragoza Airport
ILD · Lleida-Alguaire Airport
PNA · Pamplona Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Zaragoza
Drink
There is a number of good wines produced in Aragon. Tareas of Calle de Espoz y Mina and Calle Mayor, which are a stone's throw from Plaza del Pilar, have plenty of varied bars from which to choose.
Stay safe
Zaragoza is one of Spain's safer cities. The Delicias neighborhood, where the main railway station is located, can get rough at night, but there's little touristic value to it. The railway station is usually safe.
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Questions
Zaragoza: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Zaragoza?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Zaragoza are April to June, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; May is the wettest, with about 49 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Zaragoza?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), about 13 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lleida-Alguaire Airport (ILD, 118 km) and Pamplona Airport (PNA, 140 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Zaragoza?
euro (EUR).
Nearby
Destinations near Zaragoza
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.