Downtown Salem Travel Guide

Boston

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.
See properties

Things to do

Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket

Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket

฿656
per adult
Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket
Salem: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

฿820
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

฿984
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour
Freedom Trail and Salem and The Witch Trail Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle

Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle

฿820
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

฿254
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem
Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Self-Guided Salem Witch Trials Walking Audio Tour

฿492
per adult
Self-Guided Salem Witch Trials Walking Audio Tour
See all activities in Boston

Top hotels in Downtown Salem

Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18 Washington Square W Salem MA
The price is ฿8,937 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿8,937
฿9,982 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,613 reviews)
"The historic hotel itself is beautiful and very well maintained. At the beginning, the staff was very helpful and courteous, allowing us to park in their lot early and even giving us an extremely early check-in. However, in the restaurant that evening, our server spent most of her time at the bar ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hawthorne 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 ฿8,171 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿8,171
฿10,879 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is ฿7,832 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿7,832
฿9,121 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
The Revolution Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is ฿8,045 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿8,045
฿10,510 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (5,034 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and the fresh flowers in the lobby were beautiful. The bartender in the bar made a delicious espresso martini. Our room was clean, but the bathroom fan did not work and the tub had a huge piece scraped off. Also, the light in the coffee station was burned out. Overall, we enjoyed ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
Hilton Boston Park Plaza

Hilton Boston Park Plaza

4 out of 5
50 Park Plaza Boston MA
The price is ฿8,755 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿8,755
฿11,560 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,957 reviews)
"Clean hotel, best part was the Lynx gym. We stayed in the Wicked small room with a queen size bed. They’re not lying when they say it’s WICKED SMALL. The bathroom especially. Shower pressure is as really bad, but took advantage of the gym showers. The toilet is super low. Other than that, cannot ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hilton Boston Park Plaza
The Dagny Boston

The Dagny Boston

4 out of 5
89 Broad Street Boston MA
The price is ฿10,040 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿10,040
฿12,861 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
The Dagny Boston
See all 3,997 properties in Downtown Salem
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Downtown Salem

Find the best Downtown Salem areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Quincy Market with an American flag, historic buildings, and a clock tower in the background.

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.

A historic church with a large central tower and multiple spires, surrounded by modern buildings and a public square with people and greenery.

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.

A waterfront with a large white cruise ship docked, a building with a green dome, and a blue banner.

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.

A red brick building with a white entrance and a stone wall with a number 81.

Beacon Hill

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

A statue of a man on horseback in a park with trees, a clock tower, and brick buildings in the background.

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 Old North Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

Downtown Salem Travel Guide