San Vicente Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Vicente
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: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Must see Salamanca Walking Tour (could be billingual)
Salamanca: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Bicycle
Our pick of the best San Vicente Hotel Deals
Abba Fonseca Hotel
A lovely room with oversight of the cathedral. A large comfortable and very well equipped room.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Yo modernizaría la ducha …
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Exe Salamanca
Friendly and helpful staff , nice and clean rooms
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
This place is a little gem. Yes it's older and the rooms a bit smaller but it has everything you need in a fantastic location. great staff too
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Parador de Salamanca
Beautiful room, so much space and that was after entering the hotel, so clean and so well designed and decorated. Didn’t want to leave.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Vicente
San Bernardo
Visitors to San Bernardo appreciate its historical sites. A visit to Archbishop Fonseca College and Palacio de Congresos Conference Center might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
Arrabal
Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider stopping by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.
