Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide
Salamanca
Visit Old Town Salamanca
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
You can find out about the history of Salamanca with a trip to Plaza Mayor. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
University of Salamanca
Explore the campus of University of Salamanca during your trip to Salamanca. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
San Esteban Convent
You can find out about the history of Salamanca with a visit to San Esteban Convent. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Old Cathedral of Salamanca
You can find out about the history of Salamanca with a trip to Old Cathedral of Salamanca. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Pontifical University of Salamanca
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Pontifical University of Salamanca during your trip to Salamanca. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salamanca. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Top hotels in Old Town Salamanca
Eurostars Las Claras
Overall great hotel with good location. A/C was not working on our second night which was not great but too late at night to do anything about it…otherwise it was a very nice stay.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Muy limpio , el staff muy amable, el aire no servía
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Convenient location and a lovely view of the cathedral from our window.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
All Staff were amazing. Location in old city just a few minutes walk from universities, cathedrals, shops and restaurants. We spent a wonderful couple of nights culminating in the hotel restaurant Menu Degustation with wine pairing at a very reasonable price! Fabulous. Highly recommended all ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Although, allow guest to control the AC, during the stay, the AC was handled remotely. Room temperature was ridiculously hot.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Marian at the Front desk was super kind and helpful. Breakfast was amazing. Awesome location. Good heating system. Overall a very nice stay.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Salamanca
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.
Tenerías
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Tenerías. You might want to make time for a stop at Salamanca Automobile History Museum or Monumento al Lazarillo de Tormes.
San Vicente
Visitors to San Vicente enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Archbishop Fonseca College is worth a stop.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
Fontana
While Fontana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Esteban Convent and Las Duenas Convent.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
