Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide

Salamanca

Cathedral of Salamanca
Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor
Salamanca
Cathedral of Salamanca

Popular places to visit

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Gaze up at the majestic walls enclosing the heart of one of Spain’s most lively plazas where cobblestone paths pass upscale boutiques and restaurants serving traditional tapas.

Plaza Mayor
University of Salamanca

University of Salamanca

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Marvel at the historic buildings and learn about the student culture in one of the oldest educational institutions in the world.

University of Salamanca
San Esteban Convent

San Esteban Convent

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Go on a self-guided tour of the church, chapels and cloister of this centuries-old convent. Admire gorgeous religious art and see where a saint confessed her sins.

San Esteban Convent
Old Cathedral of Salamanca

Old Cathedral of Salamanca

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Admire many works of religious art and climb up a medieval tower when you visit the oldest Christian building in Salamanca.

Old Cathedral of Salamanca
Cathedral of Salamanca

New Cathedral of Salamanca

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.

New Cathedral of Salamanca
Casa de las Conchas

Casa de las Conchas

4/5(9 reviews)

Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.

Casa de las Conchas

Things to do

Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

Rp674.605
per adult
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
New cathedral

Salamanca Evening Walking Tour bilingual

Rp674.605
per adult
Salamanca Evening Walking Tour bilingual
Palacio Monterrey

Panoramic Walking Tour in Salamanca Spain

Rp474.015
per adult
Panoramic Walking Tour in Salamanca Spain
The Best of Salamanca

The Best of Salamanca (English)

Rp462.586
per adult
The Best of Salamanca (English)
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour

Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour

Rp574.254
per adult
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
The Best of Salamanca Evening

The Best of Salamanca Evening (English)

Rp867.349
per adult
The Best of Salamanca Evening (English)
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Top hotels in Old Town Salamanca

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos

4 out of 5
Calle San Pablo, 58, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is Rp1.934.261 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp1.934.261
Rp2.127.687 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (580 reviews)
"Nice hotel, very close to most important places in the city. Personnel is very frindly and helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca

3 out of 5
C/ Concejo Nº 4, Salamanca
The price is Rp1.181.851 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp1.181.851
Rp1.300.036 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (546 reviews)
"Hotel is in a great, central location a few mtrs from Plaza Mayor, despite its close proximity it was not noisey during day or night time. Short walking distance to cafes, bars, resaurants, shops etc. Room was a good size, a/c was working well. Buffet breakfast had a good choice of items, sufficient ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms

Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms

3 out of 5
Calle la Rosa 4, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is Rp738.737 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp738.737
Rp812.611 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plaza Mayor and Taurino Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (46 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca

Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca

4 out of 5
C/ Espoz y Mina, 23-25, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is Rp1.419.694 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.419.694
Rp1.561.664 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Plaza Mayor and Estatua ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (417 reviews)
Great hotel, cold reception.
"We stayed at Catalonia hotels in Ronda and Donostia, we liked this one as well, clean and quiet room and very well located once you find parking. Two things we didn't like though, the receptionist (one in the picture) did not welcome us and kind of lied to us that the included sparkling wine was ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral

Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral

4 out of 5
Plaza Juan XXIII, 5, Salamanca, Salamanca
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.692.922 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
Rp1.692.922
Rp1.862.215 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (730 reviews)
"Loved the hotel and its location"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Eurostars Las Claras

Eurostars Las Claras

4 out of 5
Calle Marquesa de Almarza, s/n, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is Rp1.153.441 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.153.441
Rp1.268.804 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (860 reviews)
"We were able to pull right in with our car into there underground. The staff was great and room very nice. Would definitely come back"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Eurostars Las Claras
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Salamanca

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Salamanca Centro

Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.

Salamanca Centro
Salamanca

Tenerías

You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Tenerías. You might want to make time for a stop at Salamanca Automobile History Museum or Monumento al Lazarillo de Tormes.

Tenerías
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Santo Tomás

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.

Santo Tomás
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Fontana

While Fontana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Esteban Convent and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum.

Fontana
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Alamedilla

Alamedilla is well liked for its historical sites, and you can visit sights like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas if you have time to explore the area.

Alamedilla
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Oeste

You'll enjoy the art galleries and historical sites in Oeste. You might want to make time for a stop at La Calcografía or Iglesia de las Carmelitas.

Oeste

Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide