Old Town Salamanca
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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.
Casa de las Conchas
Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.
Old Town Salamanca Hotel Deals
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
Great location for everything. Parking was an issue as it was quite busy, but apart from that the hotel was excellent, near shops, bars etc. very clean, staff were lovely.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
great staff and location
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Great stay on our trip to Salamanca. The location is great because it has many great things that are walkable. Amazing dinner options as well. Rooms were clean and a big breakfast with many different options. Staff members were quick to answer all of our questions, and they were always polite and ...
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
Eurostars Las Claras
The room was spotless and the staff was excellent.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Room design, high quality presentation
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Excelente trabajo del staff , limpieza Excelente, servicio Excelente
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Salamanca
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historic 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
Fontana might not have many top sights, but San Esteban Convent and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Arrabal
Historic sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider a stop by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighborhood.
