Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide
Salamanca
Visit Old Town Salamanca
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
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.
University of Salamanca
Marvel at the historic buildings and learn about the student culture in one of the oldest educational institutions in the world.
San Esteban Convent
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.
Old Cathedral of Salamanca
Admire many works of religious art and climb up a medieval tower when you visit the oldest Christian building in Salamanca.
Pontifical University of Salamanca
Take a tour of this private Roman Catholic educational institution and snap photos of the panoramic vista of the old town from the historic church bell tower.
New Cathedral of Salamanca
Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.
Things to do
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Salamanca Bike Tour in English, Nederlands, Deutsch o Español
Salamanca: Private Literary History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Salamanca
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Great spacious clean room, central to all local attractions. Breakfast was good with a great variety.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Yo modernizaría la ducha …
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Eurostars Las Claras
Very nice hotel and super friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Comfortable bed and clean room and hotel.Right in the heart of Plaza Mayor
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
This place is a little gem. Yes it's older and the rooms a bit smaller but it has everything you need in a fantastic location. great staff too
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
The hotel is central, beautiful & quiet. Our upgraded room was especially nice & roomy.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Salamanca
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.
San Vicente
Visitors to San Vicente enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Archbishop Fonseca College is worth a stop.
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.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
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.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
