San Salvador Historical Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit San Salvador Historical Center
Popular places to visit
National Palace of El Salvador
Admire the grandeur and opulence of a downtown architectural landmark, a large palace that once served as the seat of El Salvador’s government.
Catedral Metropolitano
Discover beautiful works of art and visit the tomb of an important religious figure at El Salvador’s national cathedral.
Plaza Libertad
This popular green space in the center of the city is famous for its historic monument to independence and its striking Catholic church.
Plaza Geraldo Barrios
You can find out about the history of San Salvador with a trip to Plaza Geraldo Barrios. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
El Rosario Church
Enjoy the natural light show via the colored glass of this architectural oddity, where the father of Central American independence is buried.
National Library
National Library is just one of the places to see in San Salvador, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Santa Ana Volcano Tour: Beat the Crowds on an Early Morning Hike!
Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience
Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting
Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador
Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe
El Salvador: Santa Ana Volcano Hike and Coatepeque Lake Stop
Our pick of the best San Salvador Historical Center Hotel Deals
Cardedeu Centro Histórico
the room was super nice and cleen/// staff super kind the manager the best attention with the guest///
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
My room only had fans, but this time of the year it would get cold at night. So I turned them off at night and was completely comfortable during the day. They cleaned and changed the linens every day. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Would stay there again!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
Nice
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Abrego
Parking far away.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
503 Casa Hostal
Excelente ubicación y excelente comunicación con Leydi extraordinaria persona, gracias por su hospitalidad
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Lorenzo Hotel
Great location very clean and accesible I enjoyed staying here I will come back!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around San Salvador Historical Center
Colonia Flor Blanca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Colonia Flor Blanca and surrounding area, you can visit Estadio Magico Gonzales and Metrocentro.
Colonia Miramonte
Colonia Miramonte might not have many top sights, but Metrocentro and Estadio Magico Gonzales are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
San Benito
If you're spending some time in San Benito, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador are top sights worth seeing.
Escalón
While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo.
Zona Rosa
While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center.
San Diego
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or El Amatal Beach.
