Downtown Salem
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Popular places to visit
Salem Witch Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Witch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
You can learn about the history of Salem when you stop by Salem Witch Trials Memorial. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Peabody Essex Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Essex Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Witch Dungeon Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Witch Dungeon Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Salem Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
New England Pirate Museum
You can browse the exhibits at New England Pirate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle
Boston Ghosts & Salem Trail: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Downtown Salem
Hawthorne Hotel
"The hotel was clearly very beautiful and held a lot of history. The room was a bit tight for our family of 5 - especially the tiny bathrooms, but the beds were incredible. I liked that parking was included and the hotel was in walking distance of a lot of things in Salem. We ate at one restaurant ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
The Hotel Salem
"The location is right in the heart of the Salem Center so it’s convenient if you’re interested in that. The room showed a bit of wear. Also, after checking in, I didn’t seem to feel that it was much of a value, especially for the time that we were there. Don’t get me wrong. It was an OK stay just ..."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
The Revolution Hotel
"The bed was soooooo comfortable!!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!"
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
"The $25 per day amenities fee was a surprise. Expedia should factor that in the total out-of-pocket cost on its listing. Having a subtext was misleading. This extra charge was unnecessary and would have made me select another hotel."
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"Beautiful room good location"
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
"Hotel was wonderful and good location!"
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Salem
Downtown Boston
Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.
Back Bay
Travelers love Back Bay for its popular shops, and you can see more of Boston by jumping on the metro at Copley Station or Prudential Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Copley Square and Newbury Street.
Seaport District
A noteworthy feature of Seaport District is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Boston Harbor and Liberty Wharf.
Beacon Hill
Historic sites, shopping, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
