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
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Top hotels in Downtown Salem
Hawthorne Hotel
This was a very wonderful and relaxing stay for my daughter and I. The staff at the Tavern were top notch and we ended up eating dinner there both nights we stayed. We loved the proximity to everything we wanted to do in the area. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Salem Boston
Breakfast was great, good location, staff were fantastic. We experienced an issue and they were very helpful and made things right.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
nice location
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Nice place very hard to find front door. Address does not take you to where you need to go
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Room was so small I could have gone to the bathroom and washed my hair at the same time. You could barely walk in the room as the bed was so close to the wall. The sheets were like sandpaper. Staff was inattentive to guests checking in.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
The staff were extremely helpful and able to find us a room for early check in following our long train ride to Boston.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salem
East Boston
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in East Boston. Spend some time visiting top spots like East Boston Memorial Stadium, and catch the metro at Maverick Station or Airport Station to see more of the area.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium 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 Center Plaza 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 Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.
Boston Financial District
Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site 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.
