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.
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.
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.
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
Massachusetts: Smartphone-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem
Salem Ultimate History Shadows Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Salem
Hawthorne Hotel
Everything was perfect. I will be back soon. Service in the tavern was excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Very helpful and kind staff. Clean rooms and comfy beds. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Great hotel !!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Very attentive and friendly staff , clean rooms . Our stay was very pleasant
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Clean room but very poorly made bed. It was so sloppy I examined the sheets carefully to ensure they were clean. Noise was unbearable- Was switched immediately as they put me in a room with a very loud, disturbing turbulence, which may have been the buildings older ventilation system. Impossible ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Clean & courteous
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salem
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by New England Aquarium or Old North Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston City Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
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 Massacre Site and Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.
Boston Financial District
Boston Massacre Site and Old State House are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.
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 Liberty Wharf and Leader Bank Pavilion.
