Hotel Palafox
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Palafox is worth booking if you want a five-star hotel in the Old Town with a pool, gym and restaurant listed, and you accept paying about twice the city median. If your budget matters more than the extras, our Best Value pick scored higher for less than half the price.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Zaragoza. It is an officially rated five-star hotel with a guest score of 8.6 out of 10 from 4,702 reviews. In our sample of 12 eligible properties, that score sat in joint fifth place.
It suits couples and families who want a full-service hotel within walking distance of the main sights. The property lists family rooms, a gym, a pool, a restaurant, a terrace and air conditioning, which is more than our other two Zaragoza picks offer on paper.
Skip it if the guest score is your main yardstick. A cheaper hotel in our own top 3 rated higher. Skip it as well if a calm breakfast matters to you, as some guests find the dining area hectic at peak times.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits in the Old Town at Calle Marques de Casa Jiménez S/N. Guests give the location 9.4 out of 10 and describe it as central, with the old town, shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. The Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and the Cathedral of the Savior of Zaragoza are both 0.9 km away, about 11 minutes on foot. The Aljafería is 1.2 km, roughly 15 minutes.
All three are an easy walk, so you may not need transport for sightseeing. Parking is not confirmed in our data, so drivers should check availability and cost.
What guests say
Positive reviews focus on two things. One is the central setting, close to the old town, shops and restaurants. The other is the staff, described as professional and friendly, with a warm welcome and helpful service.
The recurring criticism is about breakfast. Guests like the wide variety, but they say the dining area gets chaotic when it is busy. If you can, eat early or late to avoid the rush.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €158.10 per night for 2 adults in one room. The sample median was €80.28, so this is about double. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Best Value pick, Hotel Sauce (2 stars, 9.2), was seen at €75 a night. Our Budget pick, Hotel Hispania (2 stars, 8.1), was seen at €68.40. Both cost less than half of Hotel Palafox.
The extra money buys the five-star category and the listed facilities: free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a fitness centre, a pool, a terrace and family rooms. A spa appears in the tags, but its details are not confirmed. Breakfast type and inclusion are not confirmed either.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible properties in Zaragoza. Our Luxury slot gives priority to five-star hotels, and Hotel Palafox is an official five-star with a solid 8.6 from thousands of reviews and a strong 9.4 for location.
It is not the highest-rated hotel in the sample. It is the one that combines the top category with a central address and a good score.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check each one on the booking page.
Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate, and check pool and spa opening times and any fees for your dates, as these can change by season.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Palafox close to the Basilica of the Pillar?
Yes. It is about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does Hotel Palafox have a pool?
A pool is listed among the property's facilities. Opening times, season and any fees are not confirmed, so check them for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Palafox?
Breakfast inclusion is not confirmed in our data. Guests mention a wide variety but a chaotic dining area at busy times, so check your rate details.
Is Hotel Palafox worth the price?
It costs about twice the city median at the reference price. You pay for five stars and more facilities, not for a higher guest score than our cheaper picks.
Is the price shown a live price?
No. €158.10 per night is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your own dates.