Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide
Salamanca
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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.
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.
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
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
"One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in Europe. Everything about it was lovely, the people were so polite, and the breakfast staff truly went above and beyond to make sure you had everything you wanted. Honestly, it was such a beautiful place to be; the photos don’t do it justice at all. The breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
"Very clea, great location but noisy on a Friday night."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
"Clean room and a very comfortable bed, thanks Hotel Mercado, see you again soon."
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Eurostars Las Claras
"I have good experence staying here. The major attractions are within 20min of walking. The room have good size and bathroom too. Room is cleaned every day, shower pressure is good. I open up the window for fresh air in the morning since I feel the vantilation in the bathroom a bit weak. It is a good ..."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
"The hotel building and design is very atmospheric. Reception staff ranged from grumpy to helpful. No idea if breakfast is served or if there is a restaurant as nobody informed us and we didn’t find anything. Not the fault of the hotel but the road was closed so we had to carry five cases from a public ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Abba Fonseca Hotel
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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.
