4-star hotel in Zaragoza, in a modernist building in the old town, with original wooden lifts, a gym, restaurant and rooms from 20 m².
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Catalonia El Pilar is a 4-star hotel in Zaragoza, set in an early 20th-century modernist building that retains its original wooden lifts. It is in the old town, a 2-minute walk from Mercado Central and close to the Basilica of El Pilar.
Its rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom, satellite TV and a minibar; options include double and triple rooms, a family room and a 70 m² penthouse with a hot tub. The gym and free WiFi add to the facilities available during your stay. The restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and traditional Aragonese cuisine for dinner, and there is also a bar and café. If you are travelling with a dog or cat, one pet weighing up to 20 kg is allowed per room on request, for an additional charge and with a deposit. Public parking nearby is paid and cannot be reserved. From the hotel, you can walk to museums, squares and monuments in the historic centre.
Rooms at Catalonia El Pilar range from the 20 m² double and triple options to the 70 m² penthouse. There are also 22 m² Premium rooms and a 24 m² family room. Bed options vary by room type: some double rooms let you choose between two single beds or one large double bed, while triple rooms combine single beds and a sofa bed.
Shared amenities include air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. A safe, desk, heating, satellite channels and a kettle or coffee maker are also provided. The penthouse stands out for its dressing room and bathroom with a hot tub and shower; some units also have a seating area. It is on the fifth floor, has windows in the ceiling and offers no views. The family room combines an extra-large double bed with bunk beds.
At 20 m², this room lets you choose between two single beds or one large double bed. It is a practical option for two people, with air conditioning, a private bathroom and a minibar. It also has a desk, a safe and a TV with satellite channels, making for a convenient stay in central Zaragoza.
Also measuring 20 m², the Triple Room combines two single beds with a sofa bed and can accommodate up to three people. The room has a private bathroom and air conditioning. A minibar, a kettle or coffee maker and a TV with satellite channels add to the convenience of this layout.
At 70 m², this penthouse is on the fifth floor and has a dressing room, a hot tub and a shower. Some units include a seating area with a 32-inch flat-screen TV. The windows are in the ceiling and the room offers no views; it also includes a free Nespresso coffee machine.
This 20 m² room has two single beds and a sofa bed, in a layout designed for two adults and one child. The private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is also air conditioning, a minibar, a kettle or coffee maker, a safe and a flat-screen TV.
At 22 m², this Premium room offers more space than the 20 m² double room and lets you choose between two single beds or one large double bed. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a minibar. A kettle or coffee maker, a safe and a flat-screen TV complete the amenities.
This 24 m² family room combines an extra-large double bed with two bunk beds, a different layout from the double and triple options. It has a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is also a minibar, a kettle or coffee maker and a safe.
The Premium Triple Room measures 22 m², two square metres more than the 20 m² triple rooms. It has two single beds and a sofa bed, as well as a private bathroom and air conditioning. A minibar, a kettle or coffee maker, a safe and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels complete the stay.
Catalonia El Pilar offers facilities for different needs during your stay. The reception is open 24 hours a day and is complemented by concierge and luggage storage services. Daily housekeeping, room service and a gym are also available. The lift makes it easier to get around the building; there are soundproofed rooms and non-smoking options. The hotel is adapted for guests with reduced mobility and has a safe.
Dining options include a restaurant, café, snack bar and bar; breakfast can also be served in your room. Rooms have a minibar and a kettle or coffee maker, as well as a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and pay-per-view channels. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. For guests staying with pets, the hotel provides bowls and baskets. Laundry and ironing services complete the facilities on offer.
Catalonia El Pilar is at Manifestación, 16, in Zaragoza's old town. The area combines shopping streets, squares and historic buildings, with bars and restaurants nearby. Mercado Central is 130 m away and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is 250 m away. Museo Pablo Gargallo and the Walls of Zaragoza are 100 m away; the Church of San Juan de los Panetes is 160 m away. You can walk to several of the city centre's main attractions from the hotel.
Zaragoza Airport is 9 km away. Nearby rail landmarks include Centro Cívico Estación del Norte, 900 m away, and Zaragoza-Portillo, 1.3 km away. The hotel has a loading and unloading area at the entrance; public parking nearby costs EUR 21 per day and cannot be reserved. Plaza de España is 400 m away and Puente de Piedra is 500 m away. Zaragoza Roman Theatre is 550 m away and the Aljafería Palace is 1.3 km away.
During your stay, you can alternate between museums, architecture and walks along the Ebro. Museo Goya is 280 m away and Zaragoza Provincial Museum is 900 m away; the Roman Forum is 400 m away. From Puente de Piedra, cross towards Macanaz Park, 410 m away, for a walk by the river. In October, the Fiestas del Pilar fill the city with events and celebrations. At other times of year, you can plan routes around the old town's churches, museums and squares, stopping at Mercado Central or at the area's tapas bars.
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Guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness, comfort and staff, and also have positive things to say about the facilities and value for money. The WiFi receives positive reviews. Overall, reviews describe a well-maintained stay and an attentive team.
Rates at Catalonia El Pilar vary depending on the season, dates and room type. Check the current price for your stay here.
Zaragoza Airport is 9 km from Catalonia El Pilar. Nearby rail landmarks are Centro Cívico Estación del Norte, 900 m away, and Zaragoza-Portillo, 1.3 km away. There is a loading and unloading area at the entrance; nearby public parking costs EUR 21 per day and cannot be reserved. Several attractions in the old town are within walking distance.
Catalonia El Pilar is in Zaragoza's old town. Pablo Gargallo Museum is 100 m away and Central Market is 130 m away. The Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar is 250 m away; Stone Bridge is 500 m away and Zaragoza Roman Theatre is 550 m away. You can also visit Aljafería Palace, 1.3 km away.
Catalonia El Pilar serves buffet breakfast in its restaurant and also offers breakfast in your room. The restaurant prepares traditional Aragonese cuisine for dinner; there is also a café, snack bar and bar on site.
Yes, Catalonia El Pilar allows one dog or cat weighing up to 20 kg per room on request. There is an additional charge of EUR 22 per pet per night, as well as a EUR 200 deposit. More than one pet is not allowed in each room.
Catalonia El Pilar has a loading and unloading area at the entrance. There is public parking nearby for EUR 21 per day; spaces cannot be reserved. Free parking is not available.
Yes, guests under 18 can stay at Catalonia El Pilar if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The hotel offers a 24 m² Premium Family Room with an extra-large double bed and bunk beds.
The Superior Double Room - Penthouse at Catalonia El Pilar measures 70 m² and is on the fifth floor. It has a dressing room, a hot tub and a shower; some units have a seating area with a 32-inch TV. Its windows are in the ceiling and the room offers no views.