Salamanca Centro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum
View a vast collection of decorative objects, jewelry and everyday items in styles that were hugely popular in the early 20th century.
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.
Activities
Salamanca Evening Walking Tour bilingual
Salamanca Sightseeing Walking Tour with Local Guide. Spanish
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Our pick of the best Salamanca Centro Hotel Deals
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
"Perfect location. Amazing service. Very nice room and bathroom"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
"The ac does not work. The area is very noise impossible to sleep before 3 am"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Gran Vía by gaiarooms
"They wouldn't turn the AC on in the building even though it was almost 90 degrees."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Eurostars Las Claras
"I highly recommend this hotel. I would return there"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
"Location was excellent right on top of Plaza Major. Great breakfast."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Catalonia Plaza Mayor Salamanca
"The room was clean and comfortable. The mattresses, however, felt old and uneven; when turning over in bed, I felt like I was sliding toward the edge. Breakfast was good, and the location was excellent. The only downside was that the hotel was difficult to find—both Google Maps and Waze stopped about ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
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.
Labradores
Visitors to Labradores appreciate its shopping. A visit to Liceo Theatre and Plaza Mayor might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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 San Esteban Convent and Las Duenas Convent.
Prosperidad
Travellers like the parks in Prosperidad, and Jesuitas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
