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.
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.
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.
Old Town Salamanca Hotel Deals
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
great staff and location
Reviewed on 2025/12/28
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 2026/1/22
Eurostars Las Claras
A very comfortable one night stay. Great location - easy walk to historical centre. Lovely staff, suite was very comfortable. Parking was convenient.
Reviewed on 2026/1/21
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 2026/1/6
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
The hotel and room was beautiful and clean. Staff were very nice, friendly, and helpful.
Reviewed on 2026/1/25
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Room design, high quality presentation
Reviewed on 2025/11/16
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.
