San José Travel Guide

Salamanca

Popular places to visit

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Plaza Mayor

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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.

Plaza Mayor
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University of Salamanca

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Marvel at the historic buildings and learn about the student culture in one of the oldest educational institutions in the world.

University of Salamanca
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New Cathedral of Salamanca

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.

New Cathedral of Salamanca
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Old Cathedral of Salamanca

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Admire many works of religious art and climb up a medieval tower when you visit the oldest Christian building in Salamanca.

Old Cathedral of Salamanca
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San Esteban Convent

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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.

San Esteban Convent
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Casa de las Conchas

4/5(9 reviews)

Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.

Casa de las Conchas

Things to do

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Private tour to Avila & Salamanca from Madrid

฿53,698
Per adult
Private tour to Avila & Salamanca from Madrid
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Salamanca: Private Tour with a Local

฿3,246
Per adult
Salamanca: Private Tour with a Local
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Complete Private Guided Tour of the City of Salamanca

฿5,729
Per adult
Complete Private Guided Tour of the City of Salamanca
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Private Tour in Salamanca Universitaria

฿4,965
Per adult
Private Tour in Salamanca Universitaria
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Salamanca: Private Guided Street Art Walking Tour

฿3,819
Per adult
Salamanca: Private Guided Street Art Walking Tour
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Salamanca: Private tour of the most important sites

฿3,819
Per adult
Salamanca: Private tour of the most important sites
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Top hotels in San José

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
3 out of 5
C/ Concejo Nº 4, Salamanca
The price is ฿2,268 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿2,268
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza Mayor and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (403 reviews)
"Very convenient to the Plaza Major & every thing else in the vicinity. There is plenty to see & do. I could have stayed longer, sadly I couldn’t. Hotel needs a some updating but the price & convenience out weighs the minor negatives. Nice & friendly staff. Some rooms are very small & bathtubs are ..."

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
4 out of 5
Plaza Juan XXIII, 5, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is ฿3,466 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿3,466
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews)
"There are few hotels in the world that offer as beautiful of views from one's room as the cathedral side balcony rooms of this Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral. I've stayed there 3 times, and even love waking up in the middle of the night to see the cathedral illuminated. Magical."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Parador de Salamanca
Parador de Salamanca
4 out of 5
Teso de la Feria, 2, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is ฿2,815 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
฿2,815
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Plaza Mayor and Roman ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Good location. Close walking distance to everything. Easy parking. Had a beautiful view of the cathedral. Downsides were that we could not get a/c working very well and the morning breakfast was disappointing for the price with no freshly cooked eggs."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Parador de Salamanca
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
4 out of 5
Calle San Pablo, 58, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is ฿3,671 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿3,671
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (406 reviews)
"Renovated historic building. Nice size room and large, modern bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Friendly, efficient staff. Was a bit warm in room and could not adjust thermostat below 18 C; however, opening window to let in cool air solved issue (somewhat noisy at times). With window closed, no street ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Eurostars Las Claras
Eurostars Las Claras
4 out of 5
Calle Marquesa de Almarza, s/n, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is ฿2,943 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿2,943
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (662 reviews)
"Great location, great price and amazing service from front desk!!! Thank you Mohamed for recommending us great places to visit and restaurant. We will definitely come back."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Eurostars Las Claras
Exe Salamanca
Exe Salamanca
4 out of 5
Calle Alava, 8, Salamanca, Salamanca
The price is ฿2,520 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿2,520
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Plaza Mayor and Jesuitas Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (293 reviews)
"Violeta extended great service and hospitality!"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Exe Salamanca
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Other neighbourhoods around San José

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Fontana

While Fontana may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Garden of Calisto and Melibea and San Esteban Convent.

Fontana
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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.

Tenerías
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Zurguén

4/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zurguén and surrounding area, you can visit Roman Bridge and Salamanca Automobile History Museum.

Zurguén
Roman Bridge

Arrabal

4/5(1 area review)

Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Arrabal
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Santo Tomás

5/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.

Santo Tomás
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Prosperidad

Travellers like the parks in Prosperidad, and Jesuitas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Prosperidad

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