Where to stay in Salamanca, Spain

City
Salamanca
Population
147707
City size
#63 largest city in Spain
Country
Spain
Travel score
# 1 visited country in Europe
Hotel (avg. price)
€ 123.42
AirBnB (avg. price)
€ 94
From Int. Airport
20,5 km
Taxi (Start + per km)
€ 3.50 + € 1.10
Quality of Life Index
Very High (172.54)
Cost of Living Index
Low (46.27)
Safety Index
High (64.74)
Health Care Index
High (78.02)
English Proficiency
Poor (25'th out of 33 in EU)
Income Level / month
€ 1,670.32
Tipping
5 - 10%
Power Outlet
Type F (230 V, 50 Hz)
Drinkable tap water
Yes
Meal, Inexp. Resta.
€ 12.00
3-Course Meal Mid-Range Resta.
€ 25.00
Beer (0,5 L)
€ 0.91
Milk (1 L)
€ 0.81
Water (1,5 L)
€ 0.64

Situated on the Northern Plateau of the Iberian Peninsula, on the banks of the Tormes river, is the cultural city of Salamanca, a city with over 2700 years of history with an influential past still present in the modern-day world. Located in the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León and capital of the Salamanca Province, it is home to one of the oldest still active universities in the western world. For more than 800 years, Salamanca has been a place for culture and history and where different knowledge meets, bringing together thousands of international students each year. Its Old city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, attracting people from around the world who want to discover its history and unique culture. It is also a hot spot for Spanish language learning. Visit Salamanca and enjoy one of the most important cultural spots in Spain and the whole world in this singular place.

Our recommendations on which areas to stay in

  • Stay within a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Old City of Salamanca and travel back in time with luxury by staying close to Plaza mayor de Salamanca. Here you can discover all the hidden secrets of Salamanca in one of the best locations to enjoy what the city offers. Also, we recommend you look for a stay with a view of the historical areas of the town to enjoy its medieval architecture.
  • If you want to experience the city’s cultural side, we recommend you stay close to the  University of Salamanca and the Salamanca Cathedral. Here you will be closer to the historical spots, museums, and a 1513 Cathedral in a university area of the city.
  • Have a great family stay in the historical center of Salamanca and enjoy the amenities of the city and the proximity to the best attractions. We recommend you stay in the family-friendly area close to the park Campo de San Francisco
  • Are you looking for a budget-friendly stay in Salamanca? As this is a university city and a great tourist spot, the whole town offers excellent options for you to stay in without hurting your wallet and still enjoy the cultural offer of Salamanca.

These are our recommendations on accommodations in Salamanca, Spain, in 5 categories:

  • Luxury interior:
  • Room-with-a-View:
  • Cultural experience:
  • Family accommodation:
  • Budget stay

Full of historic streets. – What to know before visiting.

Salamanca is one of the greatest Spanish cities. With a history of over 2700 years, it has seen the development of the Spanish identity for millennia. Several human groups inhabiter the area has since the early Iron Age around the VII century BCE. You can discover the remnants of this era in the Yacimiento arqueológico del Cerro de San Vicente, where you can find the passing of time and the development of several settlements throughout the ages. One of the most significant ones was the Romans, which left a legacy of constructions around the city, such as the Roman bridge of Salamanca and the sculpture of  Verraco del Puente, where you can cross the Tormes River and enjoy scenic views of the city. 

The fall of the Roman empire and the subsequent invasions before and during the Arab era made Salamanca become depopulated city until the reconquest around the XI century. One of the critical parts of the city’s history was the foundation of the University of Salamanca in 1218, transforming the town forever, becoming a hub of knowledge in the western world, and inspiring different historical characters and moments that changed humanity’s history forever. Discover this historic and prestigious working university, attracting people from around the world by visiting its various historical buildings and museums, such as the courtyard of Escuelas Menores de la Universidad de Salamanca, the Museo de Salamanca, and the Patio de Escuelas. The university is close to other important landmarks of the city. These sites include Catedral Vieja de Santa Maria de la Sede de Salamanca, known as the Old Cathedral, and the Salamanca Cathedral (the New Cathedral). 

The city of Salamanca is full of historical places to enjoy and discover during your visit. Discover the historical walls that protected the city during several moments throughout its history, Muralla de la Cerca Nueva de Salamanca. Visit Monterrey’s Palace, a Spanish Renaissance building from the XVI century holding paintings, tapestry, and porcelain collections. Visit the Casa de las Conchas, a Gothic-style palace from the XVI century decorated with ornate seashells and small gargoyles, and now home to the Salamanca Public Library

Discover Salamanca and all its secret spots and why the Old Town has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site by walking its medieval streets, where you will always discover something unique to be amused. 

Luxury stays near Plaza Mayor.

Start your adventures in Spain in the cultural city of Salamanca. It is a great place to enjoy the living history of its medieval streets and monumental architecture that will transport you to another era. We recommend staying close to Plaza Mayor de Salamanca to be the center of everything. Here you will be surrounded by historical buildings and important landmarks of Salamanca. Pass by the baroque civil architecture of the Arco de San Fernando at the entrance of the Plaza. Once you’re there, enjoy one of the most beautiful open spaces in the historic center of Salamanca, full of restaurants with a beautiful view of its illuminated interior. On one side, you will find the Homage to Miguel de Cervantes, one of the Spanish’s most cherished writers. From here, you can move quickly to other city landmarks, such as Monterrey’s Palace and the Iglesia de la Purísima in Plaza Agustinas.

Enjoy the surroundings of your accommodation and visit the many small medieval plazas surrounding the Plaza Mayor, such as the urban green areas of Plaza de la Libertad in Calle Concejo. Close to here is Plaza de Los Bandos, where you can enjoy the city’s arts in the Theater EspañaDuero Bank in Calle Santa Teresa, just 4-minutes away from your stay. Start discovering the local products in Salamanca Central Market in Plaza del Mercado. Enjoy the vast offer of high-quality gastronomy in the area’s restaurants. Visit Zazu Bistro in Plaza de la Libertad, where you can try delicious grilled meat, fish, and other dishes on a terrace facing the city’s architecture, 100m away from your stay. Have a traditional Spanish dinner and a perfect wine pairing at El Mesón de Gonzalo in Plaza del Poeta Iglesias at a 3-minute walk from your luxury accommodation. End your day with a delicious modern cocktail and perfect tapas at Bossa Nova Gastro Coctelería in Calle Clavel, a short 3-minute walk from your accommodation close to Plaza Mayor de Salamanca

We recommend the surrounding areas close to Plaza Mayor de Salamanca, where you can enjoy a unique staying experience in Salamanca, close to everything and always close to something to discover.

A cultural trip in Salamanca.

Suppose you want to experience firsthand the culture of Salamanca and be close to the leading museums and historical spots within a short walking distance. We recommend you stay close to the University of Salamanca and the Salamanca Cathedral. You will be in the area of the most important cathedrals of the city, the Catedral Vieja de Santa Maria de la Sede de Salamanca and the Salamanca Cathedral, both of tremendous cultural importance in Salamanca and part of the skyline of the city.

Here you will be in the center of the Casco Histórico de Salamanca, starting from the historical walls and streets surrounding the University of Salamanca and all the historical landmarks in the university campuses and museums of this area at a short distance from your stay here. Visit the diverse university areas such as the Escuelas Mayores de Salamanca in Calle Libreros with the historical Facade of Fachada Plateresca de la Universidad in the Patio de Escuelas. and the courtyards of Escuelas Menores de la Universidad de Salamanca in Plaza Fray Luis de León.

Discover the Anaya Palace in Calle Salamanca Zamora, one of the city’s fewest neoclassical buildings from the XVIII century and now the home of the faculty of philology of the university. Visit the Unamuno House Museum in Calle Libreros, where the first rector of the university Miguel Unamuno used to live between 1900 to 1914 and left his collection of over 6000 books. Explore the Casa Lis in Calle de Gibraltar and enjoy the evolution of art nouveau and deco in the city’s first modernist building from the early XX century, 350m away from your stay. 

Take advantage of the Museum of Automotive History in Plaza del Mercado Viejo, where you can see over 100 vehicles and car history artifacts at a 6-minute walk from your accommodation. And enjoy the legends of the city y coming upon Cueva de Salamanca in Carretera de Carvajal, a crypt full of tales of magic and mystery in this part of the city at a 4-minute walk from your stay close to the University of Salamanca.

Stay close to the University of Salamanca and Salamanca Cathedral and live the culture close to your stay.

A family-friendly stay in Downtown Salamanca.

Are you planning a family stay in Salamanca? We recommend you stay in the family-friendly area close to the park Campo de San Francisco, a quiet area near the city center with all the amenities to make the most of your stay.

Stay with your family in areas close to the park Campo de San Francisco to enjoy the proximity to the city center but also have great options for your convenience at a few steps away from your accommodation.

Budget stays in Salamanca.

Salamanca is a budget-friendly city because of its status as a university city. It is unique as it is also a great cultural spot and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town offers excellent options for accommodation on a budget, even in the historical center, and great options for you to enjoy Salamanca’s culture on a tight budget. A quick search on the leading apps will show you options that adapt to various budgets and areas to stay depending on what you want to discover in this great city so that you can take advantage of the many options of activities, food, and accommodation available.

Our recommendations for having a great stay in Salamanca are