Arrabal
Salamanca
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour + Cathedral & Medieval Wall Tickets
Must see Salamanca Walking Tour (could be billingual)
Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour
Salamanca: Local Legends Evening Walking Tour in Spanish
Salamanca: Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour
Top hotels in Arrabal
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 Sep 21, 2025
Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Desayuno muy bueno
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hospes Palacio de San Esteban, Salamanca, a Member of Design Hotels
All Staff were amazing. Location in old city just a few minutes walk from universities, cathedrals, shops and restaurants. We spent a wonderful couple of nights culminating in the hotel restaurant Menu Degustation with wine pairing at a very reasonable price! Fabulous. Highly recommended all ...
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
The staff is very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and spacious. The location was perfect.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Eurostars Las Claras
Nice hotel at the historic center of Salamanca. We walked to the university and sites from here. The bed was comfortable, the hotel room was nice. The only thing is that they should provide a coffee machine in the bedroom or provide coffee at the dining room at 7:00 AM. The property offers parking. ...
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Beautiful hotel in an amazing location.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
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.
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
Fontana might not have many top sights, but San Esteban Convent and Las Duenas Convent are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Town Salamanca
Unique features of Old Town Salamanca include the historic sites and cafes. Make a stop by Casa de las Conchas or La Rana while you're exploring the area.
Vistahermosa
Visitors to Vistahermosa appreciate its historic sites. A visit to Roman Bridge and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Salamanca Centro
Salamanca Centro is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas.
