Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide
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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.

New Cathedral of Salamanca
After visiting New Cathedral of Salamanca, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salamanca. 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.
Top hotels in Old Town Salamanca

Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
Beautiful building, excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Staff was awesome. My room was awful. Outdated,. Dark, shower smells like mold. I tried to change it inmediately but they said this one was the only one familiar available. We are four. Room 402. A lot of stairs. Not good with our 6 luggages. Nightmare!!. Bathroom door does not close. Everyone can ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Great location, close to the Plaza and shopping area
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Eurostars Las Claras
The room is spacious, nice location, dated hotel overall. Smells old and humid.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Location. Clean. Staff especially Maria Luz. Very helpful with my wife and all ideas Top hotel
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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
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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.
