Downtown Salem Travel Guide

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A building with a sign reading "New England Magic A Shop & School of Witchcraft & Wizardry".
A wooden building labeled 'Sail Loft' by a calm water body with a grassy area in the foreground.
A street scene with a red traffic light, a crosswalk, and a building with a brick facade.
The exterior of the Salem Witch Museum, featuring Gothic architecture with pointed arches and a large stained glass window.
A cemetery with numerous headstones and people walking among them.

Stay near popular Downtown Salem attractions

A historic building with a large arched window and a sign reading "Salem Witch Museum".

Salem Witch Museum

8.6/10 (942 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Salem: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

฿821
per adult
Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

฿986
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

฿1,183
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Salem's Best Ghost Tour

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

฿788
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Salem's Best Ghost Tour
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

฿255
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem
Salem 101 General History Tour

Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)

฿821
per adult
Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)
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Top hotels in Downtown Salem

The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
209 Essex Street Salem MA
The price is ฿8,047 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿8,047
฿8,988 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,024 reviews)
"The hotel was centrally located to everything we wanted to do in Salem. The staff were kind and even brought up warm chocolate chip cookies for my birthday! The room and property were clean. The rooftop restaurant had great views of the area."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

The Hotel Salem
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

4 out of 5
575 Memorial Drive Cambridge MA
The price is ฿5,282 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿5,282
฿7,115 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,409 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Staff was terrific. Paperback Restaurant very good."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is ฿6,272 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,272
฿8,435 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,506 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is ฿4,751 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,751
฿5,532 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,709 reviews)
"The location was good. The price was good. I didn’t realize the bathroom and shower were down the hall. That was a little inconvenient."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

The Revolution Hotel
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is ฿7,139 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿7,139
฿9,666 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,748 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿5,353 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿5,353
฿6,234 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,764 reviews)
"This ended up being one of the best hotels I’ve booked. The location near the freedom trail and Faneuil Hall was amazing. There’s also a T stop literally right outside the hotel which was perfect for getting all around the city without having to do excess walking. The 7/11 on the corner was super ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Harborside Inn Of Boston
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Where to stay in Downtown Salem

Find the best Downtown Salem areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Back Bay

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Seaport District

Travellers to Seaport District praise its captivating waterfront views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

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Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Acorn Street or Charles Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

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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.

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