Downtown Salem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Salem
Popular places to visit
Salem Witch Museum
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.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
You can learn about the history of Salem with a stop at Salem Witch Trials Memorial. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Peabody Essex Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Essex Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Salem Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Witch Dungeon Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Witch Dungeon Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
New England Pirate Museum
You can browse the exhibits at New England Pirate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
1692 Salem Night Walking Tour
Ultimate Salem Witch Trials Trip Planner
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Our pick of the best Downtown Salem Hotel Deals
Hawthorne Hotel
"The hotel was incredibly clean."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Hotel Salem
"The location of the hotel is perfectly located. I liked the vibe of the decor. The only negative was the toilet was separate from the sink/shower. At first I thought it was a good idea until you used the toilet and then had to open the door and walk over to the sink in a separate space. Was also ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
"Great friendly staff, very nice location and food at the bar/restaurant was excellent! Coffee maker was kinda busted and did notice a stain on the comforter, which is odd for an expensive stay, but would definitely stay there again 👍"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
"Warm welcome and well situated for enjoying the beautiful city of Boston. Rooms small and comfortable bed. However, lacking in surfaces for products and drawer space for storage."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"Outstanding experience! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely hotel. We were greeted upon arrival by Elizabeth, who was warm, friendly and accommodating. Our room was clean, modern and felt upscale. Looking forward to visiting again soon."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
"Room was clean. We enjoyed the free snacks in the room and the staff was friendly."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salem
East Boston
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in East Boston. Spend some time visiting top spots like East Boston Memorial Stadium, and catch the metro at Maverick Station or Airport Station to see more of the area.
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.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston City Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
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 Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.
Boston Financial District
Boston Harbor and Old State House are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.
