Downtown Salem Travel Guide

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A building with a sign reading "New England Magic A Shop & School of Witchcraft & Wizardry".
A wooden building labeled 'Sail Loft' by a calm water body with a grassy area in the foreground.
A street scene with a red traffic light, a crosswalk, and a building with a brick facade.
The exterior of the Salem Witch Museum, featuring Gothic architecture with pointed arches and a large stained glass window.
A cemetery with numerous headstones and people walking among them.

Stay near popular Downtown Salem attractions

A historic building with a large arched window and a sign reading "Salem Witch Museum".

Salem Witch Museum

8.6/10 (942 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

£26
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

£26
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Freedom Trail and Salem and The Witch Trail Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle

Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle

£18
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour

£30
per adult
2.5-Hour Salem History & Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour
See Salem After Dark!

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

£18
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Salem's Best Ghost Tour
1692 Salem Day Tour

1692 Salem Day Tour

£26
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
1692 Salem Day Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Salem

Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18 Washington Square W Salem MA
The price is £207 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£207
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,612 reviews)
"So when we arrived they could not find our reservations. After 2 hrs they did and finally checked us in. They had a flood so our original room was not available. Very old hotel and historic. Staff was good. Restaurants were ehhhh. I would not stay again though."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is £188 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£188
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,982 reviews)
"Great one night in Boston. The hotel is in a great location if wanting to see the harbor. We would definitely stay there again! Side note - The martinis in the bar are amazing!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is £137 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£137
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
The Revolution Hotel
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is £243 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£243
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor

5 out of 5
1 Broadway Everett MA
Fully refundable
The price is £271 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£271
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Everett. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,182 reviews)
"I will never stay at another place in Boston. Perfect. Felt like Vegas."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Encore Boston Harbor
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is £231 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£231
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,974 reviews)
"Great hotel. Perfect location!"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
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Where to stay in Downtown Salem

Find the best Downtown Salem areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Back Bay

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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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.

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Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Acorn Street or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

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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.

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