San Salvador Historical Center
San Salvador
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Catedral Metropolitano
Discover beautiful works of art and visit the tomb of an important religious figure at El Salvador’s national cathedral.
Plaza Geraldo Barrios
You can learn about the history of San Salvador when you stop by Plaza Geraldo Barrios. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
San Salvador Historical Center Hotel Deals
Cardedeu Centro Histórico
The suite city view was perfect! The staff was very friendly to us. Parking is right on the next block, maybe even closer & you do need to walk to the hotel with your belongings. I enjoyed the night view & morning from this location after a long day.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
I got a room with a very difficult access, even dangerous to access second floor, next to the street, very noisy, no hot shower, not even coffee or water I courtesy, attendance, not friendly, I will never go back to the hotel
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
Clean room, kind staff, cute courtyards, walking distance to metro center.
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Hotel Abrego
Very Nice and cozy!, BUT no parking lot near and no Breakfast!!!, it was a pity!
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico
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 Jan 29, 2026
503 Casa Hostal
Value and location both excellent and very clean!, just for sake of English speaking tourists it would be nice to have a translated printout of instructions to hand them. But enjoyed my stay!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around San Salvador Historical Center
Colonia Flor Blanca
Colonia Flor Blanca might not have many top sights, but Estadio Magico Gonzales and Metrocentro are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Colonia Miramonte
Though Colonia Miramonte might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Metrocentro and Estadio Magico Gonzales.
San Benito
While visiting San Benito, you might make a stop by sights like Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador.
Escalón
While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo.
Zona Rosa
If you're spending some time in Zona Rosa, Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center are top sights worth seeing.
San Diego
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or Walter Thilo Deininger National Park.
