Downtown Salem Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Salem Witch Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Witch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Peabody Essex Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Essex Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Witch Trials Memorial
You can learn about the history of Salem with a stop at Salem Witch Trials Memorial. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Witch Dungeon Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Witch Dungeon Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Salem Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

New England Pirate Museum
You can browse the exhibits at New England Pirate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

Massachusetts: Smartphone-Based Audio Tour Bundle

Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Downtown Salem

The Hotel Salem
"A hidden gem, it is in an alley , wonderful rooms nice and quite."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
"Great stay overall. The hotel is centrally located and convenient for exploring Salem. While I appreciated the historic character and charm, I didn't sleep particularly well because I found the beds quite firm. The property is a great choice for those interested in the history of the building, but ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"People were great, only issue our too wasn’t cleaned the first day"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

The Revolution Hotel
"The rooms are pleasant though small. You can open the windows and still keep out the bugs. There's a lot of storage space. It was a surprise to me to find out that the bathrooms were not in the room but down the hall. In fact there were several in a room called WC and each was a complete small bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
"Clean room, great location. We experienced some issues with housekeeping, but nothing broke the deal."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
"My girlfriends and I enjoyed our stay here. The front staff was friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for enjoying the city. The rooms were kept perfectly clean. There was little to no noise during our sleeping hours. I definitely recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Salem

Downtown Boston
Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.

Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Seaport District
Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.





















