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

the morning before leaving. january in san salvador

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
Sunset San Salvador

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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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
Playa en El Salvador

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
Barceló San Salvador

Barceló San Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Ave Las Magnolias Y Blvd Del Hipodromo San Salvador SS
The price is 3.517.731 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
3.517.731 ₫
4.150.923 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,518 reviews)
The Barcelo has always delivered for me, and this location was no different. Nice room, nice view of the City, nice bathroom, nice shower, great breakfast, easy parking even in the City, great service (thank you, Nelson!) - we loved it.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 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.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,196 reviews)
Beautiful stay my room didn't have a window thank god because the bugs it did have AC gets Very Cold if your hot the breakfast is typical Salvadoran Loved it big Pool great Security and services will book everytime I go great parking also

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hotel La Estancia
Hyatt Centric San Salvador

Hyatt Centric San Salvador

4.5 out of 5
Districto Comercial Cascadas Antiguo Cuscatlán La Libertad
The price is 3.986.874 ₫ per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
3.986.874 ₫
4.704.511 ₫ total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Antiguo Cuscatlán. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (976 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hyatt Centric San Salvador
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (734 reviews)
Staff was amazingly nice and courteous , however the facilities are old and lack of room maintenance is evident.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Novo Hotel & Suite
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (33 reviews)
Clena room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

VIU Boutique Cabins
Cardedeu Suites

Cardedeu Suites

3 out of 5
Av. La Capilla San Salvador San Salvador
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Monumento al Salvador ...
7.8/10 Good! (101 reviews)
Todo bien, el servicio fue excelente dela habitación y restaurante

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Cardedeu Suites
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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