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

฿837
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

฿1,004
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

฿259
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)

฿837
per adult
Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)
Freedom Trail and Salem and The Witch Trail Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle

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

฿836
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

฿502
per adult
Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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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 ฿8,245 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿8,245
฿9,210 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,597 reviews)
"The front desk staff were amazing"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
209 Essex Street Salem MA
The price is ฿7,962 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿7,962
฿8,894 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,066 reviews)
"Absolutely get this hotel for a seamless trip to Salem. It’s right in the middle of everything (even more so than other hotels like the Hawthorne) and it’s so convenient to stop by anytime you need the restroom (since they’re limited to customers only everywhere) or to drop off bags. Everything is ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

The Hotel Salem
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is ฿6,654 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,654
฿8,889 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Seaport Hotel Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿7,864 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿7,864
฿10,521 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (4,837 reviews)
"Luxury and all the amenities! We arrived several hours before check-in and our room was ready early. Such a bonus after traveling all day! Clean property, spotless room. The pool area was so relaxing to lounge for a few hours in the afternoon. We were only in town for one night and the Omni made ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

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 ฿4,791 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,791
฿5,579 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (2,794 reviews)
"There are no landline phones in the room nor a refrigerator. The parking garage that they give you 10 dollars off is a 10 minute walk. The room was the size of a closet. Definitely not worth the money they were asking when there are similar hotels that have all the amenities"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

The Revolution Hotel
The Dagny Boston

The Dagny Boston

4 out of 5
89 Broad Street Boston MA
The price is ฿6,380 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,380
฿8,597 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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
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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.

Downtown Salem Travel Guide