Downtown Salem Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Salem
Popular places to visit
Salem Witch Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Witch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Peabody Essex Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Essex Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
You can learn about the history of Salem with a stop at Salem Witch Trials Memorial. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Salem Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
New England Pirate Museum
You can browse the exhibits at New England Pirate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Witch Dungeon Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Witch Dungeon Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem
Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)
Salem's Spooky Spectres Walking Ghost Tour
Salem, Massachusetts: 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk
Top hotels in Downtown Salem
Hawthorne Hotel
Much fancier than we were expecting, but very clean and close to everything. Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Salem Boston
Clean room, great breakfast, great everything
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Clean room, polite and friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Excellent location and amenities
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Bathrooms were not clean, very grungy. Beds were not comfortable. The location of this hotel is perfect though, so close to the T.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Cool boutique hotel in an older building, but new, modern rooms. Our room had an awesome exposed-brick wall, comfy king bed and pillows, and it was super clean. Great access to the harbor and an easy walk to the north end and Commons - just follow the Freedom Trail brick line.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salem
East Boston
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in East Boston. Spend some time visiting top spots like East Boston Memorial Stadium, and catch the metro at Maverick Station or Airport Station to see more of the area.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston City Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
Downtown Boston
Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.
Boston Financial District
Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.
