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.
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.
Activities
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Must see Salamanca Walking Tour (could be billingual)
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
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
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Lovely rooms and shared spaces. Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 18 Nov 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
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Yo modernizaría la ducha …
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Hotel Salamanca Montalvo
Great room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Eurostars Las Claras
Great location Good staff Easy to walk and safe. Parked car at hotel 10 EUR a night with discount
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
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.
Teso de la Feria
Bars and historical sites are some things travellers note about Teso de la Feria. Check out Roman Bridge or Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
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.
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.
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.
