Old Town Salamanca Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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
Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour
Must see Salamanca Walking Tour (could be billingual)
Salamanca: Private tour of the most important sites
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Old Town Salamanca Hotel Deals
Eurostars Las Claras
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Ikonik Plaza Mercado
Reviewed on 24 May 2025
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Salamanca
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.
San Vicente
Visitors to San Vicente enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Archbishop Fonseca College is worth a stop.
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.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park 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.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.