Salamanca Centro Travel Guide
Salamanca
Visit Salamanca Centro
Popular places to visit
Plaza Mayor
Gaze up at the majestic walls enclosing the heart of one of Spain’s most lively plazas where cobblestone paths pass upscale boutiques and restaurants serving traditional tapas.
University of Salamanca
Marvel at the historic buildings and learn about the student culture in one of the oldest educational institutions in the world.
San Esteban Convent
Go on a self-guided tour of the church, chapels and cloister of this centuries-old convent. Admire gorgeous religious art and see where a saint confessed her sins.
Old Cathedral of Salamanca
Admire many works of religious art and climb up a medieval tower when you visit the oldest Christian building in Salamanca.
Pontifical University of Salamanca
Take a tour of this private Roman Catholic educational institution and snap photos of the panoramic vista of the old town from the historic church bell tower.
Casa de las Conchas
Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.
Things to do
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Must see Salamanca Walking Tour (could be billingual)
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Top hotels in Salamanca Centro
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
great staff and location
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
Great location for everything. Parking was an issue as it was quite busy, but apart from that the hotel was excellent, near shops, bars etc. very clean, staff were lovely.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Eurostars Las Claras
The room was spotless and the staff was excellent.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Room design, high quality presentation
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Excelente trabajo del staff , limpieza Excelente, servicio Excelente
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Salamanca Centro
Old Town Salamanca
Unique features of Old Town Salamanca include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Casa de las Conchas or La Rana while you're exploring the area.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
San Vicente
Visitors to San Vicente enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Archbishop Fonseca College is worth a stop.
Tenerías
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Tenerías. You might want to make time for a stop at Salamanca Automobile History Museum or Monumento al Lazarillo de Tormes.
Alamedilla
Alamedilla is well liked for its historical sites, and you can visit sights like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas if you have time to explore the area.
Labradores
Visitors to Labradores appreciate its shopping. A visit to Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
