Downtown Salem Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Salem Witch Museum
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.
Peabody Essex Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Essex Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
You can learn about the history of Salem with a stop at Salem Witch Trials Memorial. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Salem Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Witch Dungeon Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Witch Dungeon Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
New England Pirate Museum
You can browse the exhibits at New England Pirate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem
Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem
Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour
Steps Through 1692 (History Tour)
Top hotels in Downtown Salem
Seaport Hotel Boston
Room was spotless. Staff was accommodating and friendly. Only complaint is towels were too rough and stiff. Need a little bit softener. Otherwise, happy with my stay and will book there again in the future.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Nice staff, great location
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Langham, Boston
Room was extremely clean, staff was beyond wonderful and helpful. Our new favorite hotel!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Revolution Hotel
This was good for a quick stay. The single room was small, but comfortable and had everything you’d need in a hotel. The only problem I had was with parking. Although it is mentioned that there is no parking lot, I was not aware that my only feasible option was staying in a parking garage for an ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Encore Boston Harbor
Lovely and beautiful, very professional and safe place
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Nice room. Clean.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salem
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by New England Aquarium or Old North Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston Public Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
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.
Boston Financial District
Boston Massacre Site and Old State House are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.
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.
