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
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Downtown Salem
Hawthorne Hotel
The lobby and halls smelled musty, I understand it’s an older building. I liked the 1.5 baths in our room. Everyone was very nice
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Hotel Salem
Room was clean but very small.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Excellent service
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
This was such a fun location and a great way for people to share a room and save some money in downtown Boston. We loved the experience, the hotel, and the staff. 10/10. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
So clean, and beautiful! The staff was wonderful and so kind. The room was great with a view and the bar, restaurants, and cafe were all top tier! We will absolutely come back and stay here again!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
Absolutely lovely hotel. Perfect position for exploring downtown Boston. Immaculately clean and comfortable stay. All staff I met were pleasant, friendly and helpful. After a long day out sightseeing it was so lovely to come back to peace and quiet. Can't wait to stay again.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salem
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 Faneuil Hall Marketplace or Boston City Hall 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
Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Boston Harbor 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.
Seaport District
Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.
