San Salvador Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Iglesia Don Rua showing a statue or sculpture and a garden
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Estadio Cuscatlan featuring a sporting event
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Where to stay in San Salvador

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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
Monumento al Salvador del Mundo which includes central business district, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Escalón

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

Escalón
Museo de Arte de El Salvador featuring signage

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
Museo de Arte de El Salvador featuring signage

San Benito

If you're spending some time in San Benito, Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center 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 Sunset 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 El Amatal Beach.

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 3.069.018 ₫ per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
3.069.018 ₫
3.621.441 ₫ total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,356 reviews)
"Staff is wonderful… amazing experience"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Barceló San Salvador
Mini apartamento para 4 personas

Mini apartamento para 4 personas

3.5 out of 5
117 Av. San Jose, San Salvador, San Salvador
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"The apartment is very clean and comfortable, the host is very communicative. We really appreciated having a sofa to use, as well as the good quality AC, a small kitchen area and a modern bathroom. I really appreciated that most basic toiletries were provided. The area is a little way from the main ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Mini apartamento para 4 personas
Hotel La Estancia

Hotel La Estancia

2.5 out of 5
Km40, Autopista Comalapa, San Luis Talpa, La Paz
The price is 1.022.885 ₫ per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
1.022.885 ₫
1.207.004 ₫ total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,020 reviews)
"Very close to the airport"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel La Estancia
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, Escalon, San Salvador, SS
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (636 reviews)
"The people's who works there is the best!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Novo Hotel & Suite
Mini apartamento para 4 personas

Mini apartamento para 4 personas

3.5 out of 5
117 Av. San Jose, San Salvador, San Salvador
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
"The apartment is very clean and comfortable, the host is very communicative. We really appreciated having a sofa to use, as well as the good quality AC, a small kitchen area and a modern bathroom. I really appreciated that most basic toiletries were provided. The area is a little way from the main ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Mini apartamento para 4 personas
Cardedeu Suites

Cardedeu Suites

3 out of 5
Av. La Capilla, San Salvador, San Salvador
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Monumento al ...
7.8/10 Good! (90 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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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