Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide
Salamanca
Visit Old Town Salamanca
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
We had a short 1-night stay and the Hotel fully met our needs. We had a very spacious junior suite with a very comfortable bed, so had a great night's sleep. The hotel is well positioned just a short walk from Plazza Mayor and the Cathedrals.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
I'm so glad I booked here, rather than the square. Very clean, quiet and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
Clean room and a very comfortable bed, thanks Hotel Mercado, see you again soon.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Excellent location, beautiful hotel, terrace overlooking a fabulous church, staff were great as well. One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in for a long time
Reviewed on 21 Apr 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
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Loved it! Perfect location, walkable y super friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 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 Enrique Estevan Bridge or Salamanca Automobile History Museum.
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.
