Downtown Salem Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

AU$50
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
See Salem After Dark!

Salem's Best Ghost Tour

AU$33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Salem's Best Ghost Tour
Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour

AU$50
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour
Salem and The Witch Trials

Salem and The Witch Trials

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Salem and The Witch Trials
Witches of Salem Tour: Mysteries, Myths, and Magic

Witches of Salem Tour: Mysteries, Myths, and Magic

AU$43
per adult
Witches of Salem Tour: Mysteries, Myths, and Magic
Black Cat Historical Day Tour

Black Cat Historical Day Tour

AU$39
per adult
Black Cat Historical Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Salem Hotel Deals

Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18 Washington Square W Salem MA
The price is AU$361 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$361
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,622 reviews)
"Friendly staff, charming room and great location"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
209 Essex Street Salem MA
The price is AU$454 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$454
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Hotel Salem
Seaport Hotel Boston

Seaport Hotel Boston

4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane Boston MA
The price is AU$355 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$355
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4,928 reviews)
"Clean rooms, comfortable beds. It was a pleasant stay."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Seaport Hotel Boston
The Revolution Hotel

The Revolution Hotel

3.5 out of 5
40 Berkeley Street Boston MA
The price is AU$271 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$271
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (2,891 reviews)
"A great hotel - funky, modern vibe, with neat rooms, comfy beds and a great lobby, with yummy coffee/breakfast bar. Very well situated for walking about Boston. Good value. And the shared bathrooms are super clean and absolutely fine to use!"

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

The Revolution Hotel
Harborside Inn Of Boston

Harborside Inn Of Boston

4 out of 5
185 State St Boston MA
The price is AU$320 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$320
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

5 out of 5
450 Summer Street Boston MA
The price is AU$426 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$426
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Salem

Find the best Downtown Salem areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A nighttime street scene with illuminated trees, a market stall, and historic buildings.

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.

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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 large, illuminated ship docked at a pier with fireworks in the background.

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 Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.

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Beacon Hill

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Acorn Street or Charles Street 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 Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.

Downtown Salem Travel Guide

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