Title: San Salvador Historical Center Travel Guide: Best of San Salvador Historical Center, San Salvador Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in San Salvador Historical Center](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Historical-Center-San-Salvador-Hotels.0-n690999297489854464-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San Salvador](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Salvador.d6053734.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Salvador](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Salvador.d6053734.Travel-Guide-Activities)[San Salvador Historical Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d690999297489854464.Car-Hire-Guide)[San Salvador Historical Center Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d690999297489854464.Holidays-City-Breaks) # San Salvador Historical Center Travel Guide ## San Salvador ![the morning before leaving. january in san salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/5f40d041-a414-4f2b-b60f-39ff2b1c577a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![the morning before leaving. january in san salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/5f40d041-a414-4f2b-b60f-39ff2b1c577a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![streets of san salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/ad27d459-18db-4036-82cc-fb72e22cc415.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Catedral Metropolitano showing a church or cathedral and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112316/d5008bbf-570f-4c04-a09f-76eeaf6155f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Palacio Nacional featuring a castle and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112322/933fdf44-43ab-4614-8d31-d0c324ba388c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit San Salvador Historical Center Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Salvador travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador.dx6053734) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Palacio Nacional which includes tropical scenes and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112322/80c22540-8487-4cb4-8b60-dad20f753fcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Palace of El Salvador Admire the grandeur and opulence of a downtown architectural landmark, a large palace that once served as the seat of El Salvador’s government. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palacio-Nacional-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112322.Attraction) ![Library of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador in San Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532964761/c8fc4746-a41f-42ac-a3a3-c1b2dfce1143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Library National Library is just one of the places to see in San Salvador, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Library-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d553248621532964761.Attraction) ![Catedral Metropolitano which includes a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112316/99d49ad3-b9ca-4eeb-92a2-e0ac38b3e93b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catedral Metropolitano Discover beautiful works of art and visit the tomb of an important religious figure at El Salvador’s national cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catedral-Metropolitano-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112316.Attraction) ![Plaza Geraldo Barrios featuring a square or plaza, a fountain and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112324/fad13c69-8fab-4517-b32c-a760dd30ad96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Libertad This popular green space in the center of the city is famous for its historic monument to independence and its striking Catholic church. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Libertad-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112324.Attraction) ![Plaza Geraldo Barrios featuring a square or plaza, a fountain and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6112324/fad13c69-8fab-4517-b32c-a760dd30ad96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Geraldo Barrios You can find out about the history of San Salvador with a trip to Plaza Geraldo Barrios. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-Geraldo-Barrios-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d6112326.Attraction) ![El Salvador featuring religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532619415/aa674e80-ce28-4c71-b89c-608fd8f42e09.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Rosario Church Enjoy the natural light show via the colored glass of this architectural oddity, where the father of Central American independence is buried. [](https://expedia.co.uk/El-Rosario-Church-San-Salvador-Historical-Center.d553248621532619415.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Volcano in El Salvador ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/404548/0eaa8f44-fbd4-4cdc-95e0-0c9731f23edf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The best Full Day Combo Tour - Volcanoes, Lake & Mayan Sites £72 per traveller **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-combo-tour-volcanoes.a404548.activity-details) ![Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49222495/993b4cc3-57e8-435e-8d4d-eaf73f4be5dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/have-fun-and-explore-the-historic-center-of-san-salvador.a49222495.activity-details) ![Sagrado Corazon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1244871/b6f3f61d-0c74-43ed-bbf6-b460d5025fe3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-walking-tour-in-downtown-san-salvador-pupusas-tasting.a1244871.activity-details) ![Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/404578/cf1b9332-f9d4-44d5-8fe6-392a5532418b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience £55 per traveller **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/charming-colonial-suchitoto-tour-experience.a404578.activity-details) ![El Salvador: Ilamatepec Volcano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47831213/b466f368-4bd5-44be-bcac-2fd3e891d431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### El Salvador: Santa Ana Volcano Hike and Coatepeque Lake Stop £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/el-salvador-santa-ana-volcano-hike-and-coatepeque-lake-stop.a47831213.activity-details) ![Relaxing Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1244856/774058ea-d416-427f-ac7e-c5a525d79fb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe £105 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/relax-and-have-fun-at-the-hot-spring-and-albania-cafe.a1244856.activity-details) [See all activities in San Salvador](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Salvador.d6053734.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in San Salvador Historical Center ![Cardedeu Centro Histórico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111060000/111054700/111054693/bb4dc30b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cardedeu Centro Histórico 2a Avenida Sur San Salvador £153 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ... 9/10 Wonderful! (331 reviews) Everything was excellent. They just need to add more breakfast choices Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=111054693&PinnedHotelID=111054693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) ![Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90730000/90722600/90722513/7809bd11_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico 3a Calle Poniente Shafik Handal San Salvador San Salvador Department £20 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ... 8/10 Very Good! (128 reviews) This hotel really changed my impression of Bogotá. Safe, decent neighborhood. Excellent buffet breakfast. One of the best. I could not have asked for more Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=90722513&PinnedHotelID=90722513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) ![Hotel Villa Florencia Centro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5360000/5359100/5359030/3105df96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Villa Florencia Centro 3a Calle Poniente Shafik Handal 1023 San Salvador SS Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento ... 7.4/10 Good! (293 reviews) Great value for the price, location was walkable to the historic center, front desk was staffed at all times and helped to facilitate transportation. Like other guests mentioned this hotel does not have hot water, but this is common in many buildings in El Salvador. The room had air conditioning, ... Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=5359030&PinnedHotelID=5359030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=5359030&PinnedHotelID=5359030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) ![Hotel Abrego](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101930000/101921600/101921599/4fa4f987_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Abrego 3 Avenida Norte San Salvador San Salvador Department Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ... 8/10 Very Good! (254 reviews) Everyone was very helpful. They were always there to answer the door to let you in, it felt very safe. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=101921599&PinnedHotelID=101921599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=101921599&PinnedHotelID=101921599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) ![Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16650000/16641600/16641536/84c14c01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico 3a Calle Poniente Numero #1037 San Salvador Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo ... 7/10 Good! (66 reviews) The cheapest hotel in San Salvador. Private bathroom. TV. Late check out. Helpful staff. Of you are on a low budget this place is good for a night o two. 15 minutes walk to the main square Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=16641536&PinnedHotelID=16641536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=16641536&PinnedHotelID=16641536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) ![503 Casa Hostal ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113160000/113156500/113156487/c9a66198_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 503 Casa Hostal Barrio Santa Lucía, 3ra calle Pte. San Salvador San Salvador £30 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hostal in San Salvador. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador del ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (50 reviews) Siempre un gusto, la atencion las habitaciones, full recomendados Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=113156487&PinnedHotelID=113156487&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=690999297489854464) [See all 772 properties in San Salvador Historical Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=690999297489854464) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Colonia-Flor-Blanca.dx911188406168469504) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Colonia Miramonte Colonia Miramonte might not have many top sights, but Metrocentro and Estadio Magico Gonzales are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Colonia-Miramonte.dx911188835199647744) ![Cloudy May Afternoon taken from hotel terrace. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/b3f06eb5-9e48-4e30-af9c-c65bf0095551.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Benito If you're spending some time in San Benito, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-San-Benito.dx910627081086328832) ![The Monumento al Divino Salvador del Mundo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3071/a6bb388f-c551-4806-acd8-21dd13993d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Escalón While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Colonia-Escalon.dx910477271798677504) ![Sunset San Salvador](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/839430073292943360/06530c6b-beb5-480f-9566-6bc191efbe61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zona Rosa While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Salvador-Zona-Rosa.dx839430073292943360) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Diego You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. 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