Old Town Salamanca
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Visit Old Town Salamanca
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.
Things to do

Salamanca & Ávila Full-Day Tour

Salamanca: Private tour of the most important sites

Salamanca: Monuments and Landmarks Guided Walking Tour

Salamanca: Convents, Monasteries, and Churches Private Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Salamanca

Hotel Sercotel Las Torres Salamanca
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

NH Collection Salamanca Palacio de Castellanos
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Eurostars Las Claras
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Ikonik Plaza Mercado
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hotel Mercado by gaiarooms
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2025

Sercotel Puerta de la Catedral
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Salamanca

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.

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
Fontana might not have many top sights, but San Esteban Convent and Art Nouveau and Art Deco Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Arrabal
Historic sites and restaurants are notable features of Arrabal. You might consider a stop by Roman Bridge while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Alamedilla
Visitors to Alamedilla appreciate its historic sites. A visit to Plaza Mayor and Casa de las Conchas might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.