Old Town Salamanca
Salamanca
Visit Old Town Salamanca
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.
New Cathedral of Salamanca
Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.
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.
Old Town Salamanca Hotel Deals
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
"Perfect location. Amazing service. Very nice room and bathroom"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
"They wouldn't turn the AC on in the building even though it was almost 90 degrees."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
"The ac does not work. The area is very noise impossible to sleep before 3 am"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Eurostars Las Claras
"I have good experence staying here. The major attractions are within 20min of walking. The room have good size and bathroom too. Room is cleaned every day, shower pressure is good. I open up the window for fresh air in the morning since I feel the vantilation in the bathroom a bit weak. It is a good ..."
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Abba Fonseca Hotel
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
"The hotel building and design is very atmospheric. Reception staff ranged from grumpy to helpful. No idea if breakfast is served or if there is a restaurant as nobody informed us and we didn’t find anything. Not the fault of the hotel but the road was closed so we had to carry five cases from a public ..."
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
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 Las Duenas Convent 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.
