Huesca Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Huesca
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This small provincial capital in northeast Spain is a great place to discover beautiful historic buildings, bustling picturesque streets and lively traditions. 

Huesca is the capital of Huesca province and is a lovely Spanish city with many interesting sites. See its rich architecture, including Baroque and Gothic churches, ancient monasteries, castles and traditional buildings from the early 20th century. Join Huesca’s residents celebrating their rich cultural heritage during one of the most popular annual festivities, Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo (Saint Lorenzo Festival).

Discover the majestic cathedral La Santa Iglesia Catedral de la Transfiguración del Señor, also known as Catedral de Santa María de Huesca. The building is considered the heart of the old quarter of Huesca, together with the Ayuntamiento de Huesca (Huesca City Council). See the cathedral’s beautiful carvings and the impressive high altar made from alabaster. Take stunning photos of El Monasterio de San Pedro el Viejo (Old Saint Peter’s monastery), a Romanesque building from the 12th century, also located in the Old Town.

Wander along Calle Coso Alto, one of the city’s main streets. It is a bustling pedestrian area with many shops, bars, picturesque buildings and churches. See the church Iglesia de Santo Domingo y San Martín and the Teatro Olimpia, a theater with an impressive façade featuring six columns and Huesca’s coat of arms. Explore the Parque Miguel Servet, one of the city’s oldest parks. Here, find beautiful plants from Japan and China and the famous monument Las Pajaritas (Little Birds).

Visit Huesca during Las Fiestas de San Lorenzo, the popular annual festival honoring San Lorenzo (Saint Lorenzo). He was a cleric from Huesca martyred in Rome in A.D. 258. The festival starts on August 9 with the launching of a rocket known as el chupinazo from the balcony of the Ayuntamiento de Huesca. Join locals during these important days of the year, when they pay homage to their patron and dress in white with green scarfs. Sing the farewell song Adiós, San Lorenzo, Adios (Goodbye Saint Lorenzo, Goodbye) to mark the festival’s end on August 15.

Where to stay in Huesca

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Casco Antiguo

You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Casco Antiguo. You might want to make time for a stop at Huesca Cathedral or Colegiata de Santa María.

Casco Antiguo
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Barrio del Perpetuo Socorro

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Barrio del Perpetuo Socorro. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Colegiata de Santa María and Huesca Cathedral are a few top places to visit.

Barrio del Perpetuo Socorro
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Cuarte

Travellers like the museums in Cuarte, and Espacio 042 is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cuarte
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Barrio de San Lorenzo

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Barrio de San Lorenzo. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Huesca Cathedral and Colegiata de Santa María, a few notable attractions nearby.

Barrio de San Lorenzo
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Banariés

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Banariés and surrounding area, you can visit Espacio 042 and El Alcoraz Stadium.

Banariés
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Tabernas de Isuela

Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Espacio 042 while you're exploring Tabernas de Isuela and the larger area.

Tabernas de Isuela
Hotel Pedro I de Aragón
Hotel Pedro I de Aragón
4.5 out of 5
Calle del Parque, 34, Huesca, Huesca
The price is Rp1.101.974 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp1.101.974
Rp1.212.172 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Huesca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (328 reviews)
Beautiful city
"1. Very helpful personnel at the front desk, who had excellent suggestions and knowledge of the city. 2. Nice room overlooking the park 3. Loved Huesca. Very pretty city"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

Hotel Pedro I de Aragón
Hotel Sancho Abarca Petit SPA
Hotel Sancho Abarca Petit SPA
4 out of 5
Calle Coso Alto 52, Huesca, Huesca
The price is Rp1.070.999 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp1.070.999
Rp1.178.098 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Huesca. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Huesca Cathedral and Colegiata ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (166 reviews)
Perfect for one night
"Nice room except the bed very too smoot and the shooter not so clean."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2024

Hotel Sancho Abarca Petit SPA
Abba Huesca
Abba Huesca
4 out of 5
Calle Tarbes, 14, Huesca, Huesca
The price is Rp1.418.514 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
Rp1.418.514
Rp1.560.421 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Huesca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Abbey of San Pedro el Viejo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (263 reviews)
"Nice stay but chaos with kids running around. Noisy and frustrating for road weary bikers"

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

Abba Huesca
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
AparHotel Casa Arnal
AparHotel Casa Arnal
1 out of 5
Calle la Paul 7, Torres de Alcanadre, Huesca
Stay at this aparthotel in Torres de Alcanadre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fireplace in reception.
"This place is a gem. Tiny town in the middle of farm country. 200+ year old house beautifully maintained. Great dinner, good breakfast. When we mentioned we had medication that required refrigeration, they had a small refrigerator installed in our room within minutes. Vania, the owner is amazing. ..."

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

AparHotel Casa Arnal
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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