Old Town Salamanca
Salamanca
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour + Cathedral & Medieval Wall Tickets
Must see Salamanca Walking Tour (could be billingual)
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Salamanca: Local Legends Evening Walking Tour in Spanish
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Salamanca
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Staff was awesome. My room was awful. Outdated,. Dark, shower smells like mold. I tried to change it inmediately but they said this one was the only one familiar available. We are four. Room 402. A lot of stairs. Not good with our 6 luggages. Nightmare!!. Bathroom door does not close. Everyone can ...
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
Beautiful building, excellent breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Eurostars Las Claras
Nice hotel at the historic center of Salamanca. We walked to the university and sites from here. The bed was comfortable, the hotel room was nice. The only thing is that they should provide a coffee machine in the bedroom or provide coffee at the dining room at 7:00 AM. The property offers parking. ...
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Location. Clean. Staff especially Maria Luz. Very helpful with my wife and all ideas Top hotel
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Although, allow guest to control the AC, during the stay, the AC was handled remotely. Room temperature was ridiculously hot.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Salamanca
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.
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.
San Vicente
Visitors to San Vicente enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Archbishop Fonseca College is worth a stop.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
Fontana
Fontana might not have many top sights, but San Esteban Convent and Las Duenas Convent are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Arrabal
Historic sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider a stop by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighborhood.
