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

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 Witch Trials Self-Guided Audio Tour

Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour

฿557
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking 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
Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl

฿984
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl
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Top hotels in Downtown Salem

Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18 Washington Square W Salem MA
The price is ฿9,072 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿9,072
฿10,134 total
17 Sept - 18 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! (1,623 reviews)
"Two separate bartenders in The Tavern were magnificent!"

Reviewed on 11 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 ฿8,518 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,518
฿11,266 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is ฿8,890 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,890
฿11,480 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (4,971 reviews)
"Clean, well maintained, quiet."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is ฿3,784 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,784
฿4,406 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is ฿5,324 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,324
฿6,200 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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. ...
Harborside Inn Of Boston
The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

3 out of 5
220 Huntington Avenue Boston MA
The price is ฿7,238 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿7,238
฿8,429 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Copley Square and Fenway Park are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (1,059 reviews)
"The room was clean, just very small!.. Parking was expensive!.."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta
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Where to stay in Downtown Salem

Find the best Downtown Salem areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime street scene with illuminated trees, a market stall, and historic buildings.

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 large, illuminated ship docked at a pier with fireworks in the background.

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 narrow alley with brick buildings, green ivy, and street lamps.

Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Massachusetts State House 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.

Downtown Salem Travel Guide