Santo Tomás Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santo Tomás
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.
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.
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.
Casa de las Conchas
Count the regularly spaced scallop shells that adorn the walls of this historic 500-year-old building surrounded by symbols of love.
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 Santo Tomás Hotel Deals
Exe Salamanca
Clean room, good location, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
ibis Salamanca
Staff: 6 stars - every single staff member was very helpful and kind! Breakfast: 5 stars - plenty of variety Value: 5 stars - great location, and a great price Room: 3 stars - strong unpleasant odor coming from shower drain, but quickly got used to it. Older TV didn't HDMI input. Overall: 4 stars ...
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
Beautiful building, excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Room design, high quality presentation
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Eurostars Las Claras
A very comfortable one night stay. Great location - easy walk to historical centre. Lovely staff, suite was very comfortable. Parking was convenient.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santo Tomás
Prosperidad
Travellers like the parks in Prosperidad, and Jesuitas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.
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.
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.
Delicias
While Delicias isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Mayor and San Esteban Convent are some notable places to visit nearby.
Alamedilla
Alamedilla is well liked for its historical sites, and you can visit sights like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas if you have time to explore the area.
