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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour + Cathedral & Medieval Wall Tickets

Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

Salamanca Uncovered: The City’s True Essence

Salamanca: Miguel de Cervantes walking tour
Old Town Salamanca Hotel Deals

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Lovely rooms and shared spaces. Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Yo modernizaría la ducha …
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Eurostars Las Claras
Lovely hotel . Spacious comfortable room , friendly staff . Perfect location to explore
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Comfortable bed and clean room and hotel.Right in the heart of Plaza Mayor
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
Nice clean room, great staff and parking on-site was a bonus. Good breakfasts and dinner. Absolutely love Salamanca. Would stay here again. Please note they do not have air conditioning turned on in the winter months but do offer a fan. Property is well situated in the old town and close walking ...
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
location
Reviewed on Nov 14, 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.
San Vicente
Visitors to San Vicente enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Archbishop Fonseca College is worth a stop.

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.

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.




