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

฿668
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Within A Witching Hour Spellcasting Ticket
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

฿1,202
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Salem: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

฿835
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

฿1,002
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: Ghosts of the Witch City Ultimate Extended Tour

Salem: Ghosts of the Witch City Ultimate Extended Tour

฿1,002
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salem: Ghosts of the Witch City Ultimate Extended 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 ฿5,721 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,721
฿6,391 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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. ...
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 ฿8,835 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿8,835
฿11,656 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (4,909 reviews)
"Things were fine but"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 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 ฿4,326 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,326
฿5,038 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,970 reviews)
"Second time staying here - was in a double room last time with a friend and that was great - the single room very tight - the sink too small to really use without getting water all over. no chair or luggage rack. Clean and sparse. Liked that they had a small gym downstairs. Nice area & close to Boston ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

The Revolution Hotel
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is ฿6,346 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿6,346
฿8,535 total
30 Oct - 31 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 ...
Seaport Hotel Boston
The Dagny Boston

The Dagny Boston

4 out of 5
89 Broad Street Boston MA
The price is ฿7,736 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿7,736
฿10,181 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7,256 reviews)
"Breakfast at the Dagny is top notch! I had the SW burrito, and have had the Ham & Cheese sandie… both.. INCREDIBLE!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Dagny Boston
Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor

5 out of 5
1 Broadway Everett MA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿9,375 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿9,375
฿10,472 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Everett. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Encore Boston Harbor
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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 Massacre Site and Old State House, 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 city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water, a prominent bridge, and a large chain barrier along the waterfront.

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 Liberty Wharf and Leader Bank Pavilion.

A large brick building with a golden dome, a flagpole with the American flag, and a statue in front.

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

Downtown Salem Travel Guide