Los Alcaldes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Los Alcaldes
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.
New Cathedral of Salamanca
Explore one of Salamanca's two cathedrals, a monumental building that houses a rich collection of centuries-old religious paintings and carvings.
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.
Activities
Must see Salamanca Walking Tour (could be billingual)
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Our pick of the best Los Alcaldes Hotel Deals
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Staff was awesome. My room was awful. Outdated,. Dark, shower smells like mold. I tried to change it inmediately but they said this one was the only one familiar available. We are four. Room 402. A lot of stairs. Not good with our 6 luggages. Nightmare!!. Bathroom door does not close. Everyone can ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
Beautiful building, excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Eurostars Las Claras
Nice hotel at the historic center of Salamanca. We walked to the university and sites from here. The bed was comfortable, the hotel room was nice. The only thing is that they should provide a coffee machine in the bedroom or provide coffee at the dining room at 7:00 AM. The property offers parking. ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Location. Clean. Staff especially Maria Luz. Very helpful with my wife and all ideas Top hotel
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Exe Salamanca
El hotel muy limpio , los desayunos muy completos y ricos . La hab. Linda ordenada y muy amplia . Acceso al centro de la ciudad en 10 min caminando . Su personal muy atento.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Los Alcaldes
Vistahermosa
Vistahermosa is well liked for its historical sites. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Roman Bridge and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
San Vicente
Visitors to San Vicente enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Archbishop Fonseca College is worth a stop.
Tormes
While Tormes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Roman Bridge and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum.
San Bernardo
Visitors to San Bernardo appreciate its historical sites. A visit to Archbishop Fonseca College and La Rana might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
