The northern city and provincial capital of Huesca is a dynamic and modern spot surrounded by nature with over 2000 years of history worth discovering. Feel the warmth of the people of Huesca, and enjoy its beautiful sights in the historic center of the city, one of the best areas to understand better its cultural richness and try its delicious Aragonese gastronomy. Sometimes referred to as the door of the Pyrenees, the unique landscape surrounding the city will surprise you. With a quick trip, you will discover many fantastic natural places to visit and enjoy and still be close to everything. Visit Huesca to find a lesser-known spot in the autonomous community of Aragon and fall in love with this small city and everything it offers.
Our recommendations on which areas to stay in
- Stay in the center of the city and discover the main sights of Huesca. We recommend staying close to Calle Coso Bajo, where you will be close to great town spots and the best restaurants in the city.
- Enjoy with your family in the best areas to stay and discover Huesca. We recommend staying with your family close to Calle Coso Alto, a place with all the amenities you need during your visit.
- Discover the city’s main spots and have a great time near the exciting places of the city. We recommend the areas near Plaza de San Juan de la Peña, where you will be far from historical landmarks, museums, and easy access to natural areas to visit.
- Are you looking for a budget-friendly stay in Huesca? This city offers good options for a great stay on a budget. Stay anywhere in the city, but take advantage of the reasonable prices near the historic center, where you will find excellent options for a cheap stay.
These are our recommendations on accommodations in Huesca, Spain, in 4 categories:
- Accommodations in the center of Huesca:
- Family accommodations in the city:
- Great stays close to interesting places:
- Wallet-friendly stays:
Huesca is a destination to walk and discover. – What to know before visiting
The city of Huesca is a small municipality in the province of the same name in the autonomous community of Aragón. This town is a small but inviting city with a beautiful historic center and a conveniently small size to be a walkable city with over 2000 years of history. Huesca es a cultural spot worth visiting and discovering.
The area where Huesca is was an early settlement for the Iberian tribes, but a century later, the area was under Roman control, and the era’s population changed the town’s name to Osca; that’s why today its inhabitants are known as Oscenses. During the Al-Andalus era, the city’s name changed again and became Wasqa, similar to how the city is known today. During this era and to avoid the invasions of the Christians, the Mozarabic people constructed walls around Huesca to fortify the town. You can discover these remains in the Muralla de Huesca, north of the city.
The city grew during the Christian era, and the reconquest and the construction of cathedrals and churches started. Discover the medieval town on the city streets and its beautiful churches and cathedrals, such as the Abbey of San Pedro el Viejo, with a Romanesque style from the XII century, or the Catedral de Huesca, the main religious construction of the city of the Renaissance era and beautiful Gothic style. Other significant buildings of this town era are the Huesca City Hall, a Renaissance style from the XVI century, the Huesca Museum from the XII century, and the Ibercaja Huesca center – Villahermosa Palace, a building from the XVII century now used as a cultural center. Still, the city kept growing until modern times. You can explore this side of the town in two of the most important icons of Huesca by visiting the modernist building of the Huesca Casino or Círculo Oscense from the early XX century and the grand convention center of Palacio de Congresos de Huesca from 2008.
When visiting Huesca, enjoy its walkable areas and beautiful architecture, tightly connected to the city’s history and culture. Enjoy what this hidden gem of northern Spain offers and discover what makes Huesca unique.
Accommodations in the historic center of Huesca.
Start discovering the city of Huesca and stay within the historical areas that once were part of the walled city. The historical center of the town offers excellent sights and delicious gastronomy to enjoy the Aragon culture in a unique spot. We recommend staying close to Calle Coso Bajo, an area full of medieval streets and hidden spots making this place significant to experience the city.
Here you will be close to Plaza de D.Luis López Allué, a lovely place to come upon the beautiful culture of the city, surrounded by the best examples of architecture in the city, and a great spot to enjoy restaurants and cafes, at 230 m from your stay. Here you will find the Abbey of San Pedro el Viejo, where you can see unique medieval art in an XII century church. Also, from your location, you can easily walk to the Catedral de Huesca in Plaza de la Catedral, 500 m from your accommodation.
Visit the Círculo Oscense in Plaza Navarra, 500 m from your stay, and have a great time walking around this former casino turned into a cultural center with its modernist architecture, stained glass, luxurious staircase, and the Michelin-starred restaurant of Lillas Pastia. Here you can try seasonal menus based on local products, especially black truffles. Keep discovering the unique gastronomy of Huesca and visit great options close to your accommodation, such as Comomelocomo in Calle Padre Huesca. You can try traditional Aragón tapas and meat dishes 250 m from your accommodation. Enjoy a food experience at Flor de Huesca in Calle Porches de Galicia, and try their inventive regional meat a seafood dishes in a modern space,280 m from your lodging.
Stay in the center of the city and discover the main sights of Huesca by staying close to Calle Coso Bajo.
Family stays in the best areas of Huesca.
You and your family will have an excellent time together in Huesca. Here you can find places to visit and all the amenities you need during your stay. We recommend staying with your family close to Calle Coso Alto, an area close to everything at a short walking distance.
- You will be a short distance from the biggest park in the city, the Parque Miguel Servet in Calle del Parque, where you and your family will enjoy a great place for leisure activities surrounded by nature and close to an indoor swimming pool, just 400 m from your lodging.
- Enjoy the proximity to the city landmarks at a short distance from your stay. Visit Catedral de Huesca in Plaza de la Catedral, and discover this great monument of the city, 350 m from your accommodation. Or, plan a visit to the Huesca Museum in Plaza de San Juan de la Peña, and learn about the city with your family in a historical building 450 m from your stay.
- Visit the Plaza de D.Luis López Allué and enjoy the walk through medieval streets and the sights from the plaza. Also, here you can find great spots to eat and drink in the city’s heart, just a 6-minute walk from your stay.
- Near your will find good grocery options such as Mi Alcampo, in Calle Coso Alto, a few steps away from your lodging. Also, in the area is Dia Supermarket in Avenida Monreal, 140 m from your family stay,
- You will be close to pharmacies and health centers, like Rapun Pharmacy in Calle Pedro I de Aragón, 190 m from your accommodation, or the medical center of Policlínica Alto Aragón in Calle Pedro Sopena, just 270 m from your stay.
- Visit the restaurants of this city of Aragón with your family and discover the delicious Huesca gastronomy in Restaurante Ben Ru in Calle Loreto, 240 m from your accommodation. Dine in another fantastic Spanish restaurant in Bazul in Calle Pedro I de Aragón, just 190 m from your stay.
Enjoy with your family in the best areas to stay and discover Huesca by staying with your family close to Calle Coso Alto.
Stays close to the principal places of interest of Huesca.
Huesca has several incredible historical sights and natural areas to visit. We recommend the locations near Plaza de San Juan de la Peña, where you will be at a short distance from historical landmarks, museums and easy access to natural areas.
Visit the Huesca Museum, just a few meters from your stay. Here you can learn about the city’s history in one of the most important buildings in the town, showcasing Spanish art and prehistoric exhibitions. Discover the remnants of the Muralla de Huesca in Calle Desengaño, the Torreón del Amparo, and the modern public art of the Monumento a la Trashumancia in Ronda de Montearagón, and discover the main monuments of the city at 300 m from your accommodation.
Enjoy the proximity to the natural areas of Huesca, like Isuela Park in Ronda de Montearagón, with its significant walkable neighborhoods just 600 m from your accommodation. Visit the Parque Miguel Servet in Calle del Parque, 650 m from your stay. Also, from your accommodation, you can easily access the main routes to explore the natural areas outside of Huesca, such as Fuentes De Marcelo and the hiking area of Senda del Isuela, at 3.4 km from your accommodation and a short 6-minute car ride from your stay in Plaza de San Juan de la Peña.
Budget accommodation while visiting Huesca.
The city of Huesca offers excellent options for a budget-friendly stay. Most budget-friendly options are around the city center and in the northern part of Huesca, close to the main monuments and sights. So enjoy a visit without hurting your wallet and discover the city’s great spots and cheap eats.
Also, Huesca offers plenty of free activities to enjoy while visiting, such as visiting the Parque Miguel Servet in Calle del Parque, discovering the cultural center in the former Casino de Huesca of Círculo Oscense in Plaza Navarra, and the free entry Huesca Museum in Plaza de San Juan de la Peña.
