San José Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Salamanca Bike Tour in English, Nederlands, Deutsch o Español
Salamanca: Miguel de Cervantes walking tour
Our pick of the best San José Hotel Deals
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Great spacious clean room, central to all local attractions. Breakfast was good with a great variety.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Yo modernizaría la ducha …
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Parador de Salamanca
My favorite part of the hotel was the staff. Excellent customer service, with a special thank you to the bar and dining staff. The night time views from the hotel of Salamanca while having a cocktail are wonderful.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Exe Salamanca
Room spotless. Staff extremely friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Hotel Salamanca Montalvo
Great room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Eurostars Las Claras
Lovely hotel . Spacious comfortable room , friendly staff . Perfect location to explore
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San José
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.
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 Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum.
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.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
Prosperidad
Travellers like the parks in Prosperidad, and Jesuitas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
