San Salvador Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

San Salvador showing city views and a square or plaza
San Salvador showing city views and a square or plaza
Iglesia Don Rua showing a statue or sculpture and a garden
Palacio Nacional showing interior views and heritage architecture
Estadio Cuscatlan featuring a sporting event

Where to stay in San Salvador

Overlooking a neighborhood outside of San Salvador from the top story of a primary school.

San Salvador Historical Center

If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, Catedral Metropolitano and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

San Salvador Historical Center
Cloudy May Afternoon taken from hotel terrace.

Zona Rosa

While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center.

Zona Rosa
The Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo

Escalón

While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo.

Escalón
Cloudy May Afternoon taken from hotel terrace.

San Benito

If you're spending some time in San Benito, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador are top sights worth seeing.

San Benito
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Playa San Diego

While there might not be top attractions in Playa San Diego, you can explore the larger area and discover places like San Diego Beach and Walter Thilo Deininger National Park.

Playa San Diego
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San Diego

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or Walter Thilo Deininger National Park.

San Diego
Barceló San Salvador

Barceló San Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Ave Las Magnolias Y Blvd Del Hipodromo San Salvador SS
The price is 3.519.601 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
3.519.601 ₫
4.153.129 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,474 reviews)
Great gym and spa. Very good location with many options for food.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Barceló San Salvador
Hotel La Estancia

Hotel La Estancia

2.5 out of 5
Km40, Autopista Comalapa San Luis Talpa La Paz
Stay at this hotel in San Luis Talpa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (1,110 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hotel La Estancia
Real InterContinental San Salvador at Metrocentro Mall by IHG

Real InterContinental San Salvador at Metrocentro Mall by IHG

5 out of 5
Blvd. de Los Heroes San Salvador SS
The price is 4.176.771 ₫ per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
4.176.771 ₫
4.928.590 ₫ total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Very nice experience. It was amazing time on vacations

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Real InterContinental San Salvador at Metrocentro Mall by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Novo Hotel & Suite

Novo Hotel & Suite

3 out of 5
Final 61 Avenida Norte Colonia San Salvador SS
Stay at this aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (703 reviews)
The room was clean and the the staff were friendly. Will comeback in the future.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Novo Hotel & Suite
Coco Surf Tropical Village

Coco Surf Tropical Village

3 out of 5
Blvr. Conchalio La Libertad La Libertad
Stay at this beach villa in La Libertad. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (111 reviews)
Beautiful Villas and wonderful staff. We enjoyed our stay. We loved being close to the beach with a private pool. We were also able to book massages, which were amazing. Will definitely book again.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Coco Surf Tropical Village
VIU Boutique Cabins

VIU Boutique Cabins

3 out of 5
Final Calle La Ronda, Cantón El Carmen San Salvador San Salvador Department
Stay at this cabin in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Plaza Merliot and La Gran Via Shopping Center are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
We had a nice and relaxing time. The inside was clean, staff were very courteous, what stood out the most was the outside and surandings of the property, beautifull views.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

VIU Boutique Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Not much to see in San Salvador but, contrary to popular perception, it is safe.

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