San José
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.

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.

Pontifical University of Salamanca
Take a tour of this private Roman Catholic educational institution and snap photos of the panoramic vista of the old town from the historic church bell tower.
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 San José

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

Exe Salamanca
El hotel muy limpio , los desayunos muy completos y ricos . La hab. Linda ordenada y muy amplia . Acceso al centro de la ciudad en 10 min caminando . Su personal muy atento.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San José

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.

Zurguén
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Zurguén and surrounding area, you can visit Roman Bridge and Salamanca Automobile History Museum.

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.

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

Santo Tomás
Visitors to Santo Tomás enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Jesuitas Park is worth a stop.

Prosperidad
Travelers like the parks in Prosperidad, and Jesuitas Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

