San José Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Casa de las Conchas
Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.
Things to do
Private tour to Avila & Salamanca from Madrid
Top hotels in San José
![Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/561800/561758/21e57e45_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Eurostars Las Claras](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/880000/879500/879467/809937e9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 29 May 2024
![Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1540000/1536500/1536420/a7a17621_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/523400/523316/62c12070_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
![Vincci Ciudad de Salamanca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/898600/898559/a5fde923_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![Parador de Salamanca](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1133200/1133164/e7ac5311_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around San José
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 Las Duenas Convent.
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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.
![Roman Bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/224000/224826-Roman-Bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
Prosperidad
Travellers like the parks in Prosperidad, and Jesuitas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![Cathedral of Salamanca](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/224000/224237-Castilla-Leon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Old Town Salamanca
Unique features of Old Town Salamanca include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Casa de las Conchas or New Cathedral of Salamanca while you're exploring the area.
- Plaza Mayor
- University of Salamanca
- New Cathedral of Salamanca
- Old Cathedral of Salamanca
- San Esteban Convent
- Casa de las Conchas
- Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum
- Roman Bridge
- Pontifical University of Salamanca
- Madres Carmelitas Descalzas and Museo Carmelitano Carmus
- Basilica of Santa Teresa
- Garden of Calisto and Melibea