Downtown Salem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Salem
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.
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.
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.
Activities
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Salem: Ghosts of Salem Walking Tour
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Salem Hotel Deals
Hawthorne Hotel
Fabulous & helpful staff. Very friendly. Room was immaculate & beautiful. The hotel was really lovely. Was on an impromptu trip with my young daughters, so didn’t get to visit the on site bar for an afternoon cocktail, we did enjoy a lovely breakfast in the Hotel’s restaurant the next morning. Perfect ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Salem Boston
We had a perfect stay. Staff is friendly, room was great for the price, breakfast was good, pool was fun. Salem as a whole is excellent.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Room was amazing Just not a lot of restaurants or bars around hotel
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
Great location. Amazing restaurants within walking distance. Easy to get to the Airport within 15 minutes
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Not what I was expecting. It was ok. I will not come back. Staff at the bar and other staff were very rude. Room was outdated. Bathroom was very, very small. Again, it was ok. Staff need training. Would not recommend and will not come back.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Clean. Good location.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salem
East Boston
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in East Boston. Spend some time visiting top spots like East Boston Memorial Stadium, and catch the metro at Maverick Station or Airport Station to see more of the area.
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.
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 City Hall 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 Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.
Boston Financial District
Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site 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.
