Catalonia El Pilar
Zaragoza · Aragon · 4 Stars

Catalonia El Pilar

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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8.9 Score
3.552 Reviews
4★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Zaragoza
Nearby Pablo Gargallo Museum · 100 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Pets Allowed

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Catalonia El Pilar

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.

Catalonia El Pilar
★ 8.9 · Fabulous · 3.552 reviews

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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.

Room types

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.

Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Catalonia El Pilar
Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar

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.

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Triple Room — Catalonia El Pilar
Triple Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Satellite channels

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.

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Superior Double Room - Penthouse — Catalonia El Pilar
Superior Double Room - Penthouse
70 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Hot tub
  • Seating area

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.

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Triple Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) — Catalonia El Pilar
Triple Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

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.

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Premium Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Catalonia El Pilar
Premium Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Desk

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.

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Premium Family Room — Catalonia El Pilar
Premium Family Room
24 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed and 2 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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Premium Triple Room — Catalonia El Pilar
Premium Triple Room
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/coffee maker

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in the old town, 130 m from Mercado Central and 250 m from the Basilica of El Pilar
  • you like the idea of staying in an early 20th-century modernist building with original wooden lifts
  • you want to work out during your stay: the hotel has a gym
  • you are travelling with a dog or cat weighing up to 20 kg and are happy to pay the additional charge and deposit
  • you are looking for double, triple or family rooms, as well as a 70 m² penthouse

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking or a reserved space: nearby public parking costs EUR 21 per day and cannot be reserved
  • you are travelling with more than one pet per room or with an animal weighing over 20 kg
  • you want buffet breakfast to be included in the rate
  • a guest under 18 will be staying without a parent or legal guardian

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

General facilities

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Desk

Location & what to see

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.

Pablo Gargallo Museum — A collection devoted to the Aragonese sculptor, housed in a Renaissance palace in the city centre. 100 m
Central Market — A historic market where you can discover local produce and everyday life in Zaragoza. 130 m
Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar — A grand Baroque church beside the Ebro, with art and chapels open to visitors. 250 m
Stone Bridge — A historic bridge over the Ebro, with views towards the Basilica of El Pilar. 500 m
Aljafería Palace — A fortified Islamic palace, noted for its courtyards and Mudéjar architecture. 1,3 km
Zaragoza Roman Theatre — Roman archaeological remains incorporated into a museum devoted to Caesaraugusta. 550 m

What guests say about Catalonia El Pilar

8.9
Fabulous · 3.552 reviews
Staff
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
9.1

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.

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