Salamanca Centro Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour

Salamanca: Miguel de Cervantes walking tour

Salamanca: Private Sightseeing & Cultural Walking Tour

Salamanca: Private tour of the most important sites
Top hotels in Salamanca Centro

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2025

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Eurostars Las Claras
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Ikonik Plaza Mercado
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025