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
See Salem After Dark!

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

£18
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Salem's Best Ghost Tour
Salem and The Witch Trials

Salem and The Witch Trials

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salem and The Witch Trials
Black Cat Historical Day Tour

Black Cat Historical Day Tour

£21
per adult
Black Cat Historical 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 £208 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£208
23 Sept - 24 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. ...
Hawthorne Hotel
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
209 Essex Street Salem MA
The price is £248 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£248
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,091 reviews)
"Clean and conveniently located in the heart of everything. Staff were extremely helpful and kind."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Hotel Salem
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is £189 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£189
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! (4,934 reviews)
"Seaport is in a great spot. Close to the harbor and not to far from downtown Boston."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is £118 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£118
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,883 reviews)
"Clean bathrooms"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

The Revolution Hotel
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is £170 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£170
7 Sept - 8 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. ...
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is £203 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£203
6 Sept - 7 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
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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.

Downtown Salem Travel Guide

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