Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Pontifical University of Salamanca
Take a tour of this private Roman Catholic educational institution and snap photos of the panoramic vista of the old town from the historic church bell tower.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum
View a vast collection of decorative objects, jewelry and everyday items in styles that were hugely popular in the early 20th century.
Things to do
Must see Salamanca Walking Tour (could be billingual)
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Salamanca: Local Legends Evening Walking Tour in Spanish
Top hotels in Old Town Salamanca
Eurostars Las Claras
Overall great hotel with good location. A/C was not working on our second night which was not great but too late at night to do anything about it…otherwise it was a very nice stay.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Muy limpio , el staff muy amable, el aire no servía
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Convenient location and a lovely view of the cathedral from our window.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
All Staff were amazing. Location in old city just a few minutes walk from universities, cathedrals, shops and restaurants. We spent a wonderful couple of nights culminating in the hotel restaurant Menu Degustation with wine pairing at a very reasonable price! Fabulous. Highly recommended all ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Although, allow guest to control the AC, during the stay, the AC was handled remotely. Room temperature was ridiculously hot.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Marian at the Front desk was super kind and helpful. Breakfast was amazing. Awesome location. Good heating system. Overall a very nice stay.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Salamanca
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.
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.
San Vicente
Visitors to San Vicente enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Archbishop Fonseca College is worth a stop.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
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.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide
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