Arrabal Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Roman Bridge
Get to Salamanca's historical center by walking along its ancient Roman crossing, which was immortalized in a once-banned Spanish novella.
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.
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
TOP Salamanca : Private guided tour with your mobile
Our pick of the best Arrabal Hotel Deals
Hotel Ele Puente Romano
A great location for the city centre, 10 minutes walk from the cathedral & it was easy to find & park. The room was spacious, clean with everything you needed. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Eurostars Las Claras
Overall great hotel with good location. A/C was not working on our second night which was not great but too late at night to do anything about it…otherwise it was a very nice stay.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Our room was small and in a corner with no view, but the hotel was very well located. We had to park our car on the street and then walk to the hotel, since the access is only for pedestrians. Check in was easy and bathroom toiletries included a toothbrush and toothpaste. The plaza mayor is around ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Convenient location and a lovely view of the cathedral from our window.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
All Staff were amazing. Location in old city just a few minutes walk from universities, cathedrals, shops and restaurants. We spent a wonderful couple of nights culminating in the hotel restaurant Menu Degustation with wine pairing at a very reasonable price! Fabulous. Highly recommended all ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 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 Arrabal
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chamberí
When in Chamberí, you can plan a visit to Roman Bridge and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
