Finding a good place to stay in Salamanca is relatively easy since the city is relatively small and its tourist attractions are quite close to each other. Although most travelers come on a day trip, we recommend whenever you can, stay at least one night in the city, to enjoy it with peace of mind and take advantage of this post to find the best place to stay in Salamanca.
Based on our visits to the city, of which we have written several posts including the 10 must-see places to visit in Salamanca, we leave you a selection of places to stay in Salamanca and the best neighborhoods and hotels. Let’s get started!
Neighborhoods where to stay in Salamanca
A World Heritage Site, Salamanca is one of the most visited cities in Spain as well as one of the most famous cities in the country thanks to the thousands of students who live there throughout the year, both for its university and its summer courses for foreigners.
Although there are many places to stay in Salamanca, if your trip is for a few days, we recommend you to choose a central area that allows you to be close to the main attractions and make the most of your time in the city.
1. The historic center, the best place to stay in Salamanca
Also known as Ciudad Vieja, the historic center is undoubtedly the best place to stay in Salamanca where you will feel at home while strolling through its streets for which time seems to have stopped.
Here are located most of the tourist attractions, such as the Casa de las Conchas, the University or the impressive Plaza Mayor and is also the area that has the largest range of restaurants, which also makes it the best option where to stay in Salamanca.
The price of accommodation in the center is usually 30-50 euros per night.
2. The train station, the most practical place to sleep in Salamanca
If your trip to Salamanca is part of a route through Castilla y Leon or you just want to make more trips around the area, looking for a hotel near the train station is the best option to stay in Salamanca because from here you can move in a short time to Madrid, Valladolid or Avila.
It is also only 15 minutes from the Plaza Mayor, a journey that if you do not want to walk, you can cover perfectly by public transport or even cab.
The price of accommodation in the area of the train station is usually 30 euros per night.
3. Around the Roman Bridge, another of the best areas to look for a hotel in Salamanca
Declared a national monument in 1931, the Roman Bridge is another of the places to see in the city as well as a highly recommended area to stay in Salamanca as it is very close to the historic center, less than 1.5 kilometers from the Plaza Mayor.
In addition to the proximity to the center, this area is very well served by public transport and has different attractions such as La Casa Lis, the Church of Santiago and the Documentary Center of Historical Memory.
The price of accommodation in the area around the Roman Bridge is usually 30 euros per night.
Our recommended lodging where to stay in Salamanca
If you are only traveling for a couple of days, as we mentioned before, we believe that the best option to stay in Salamanca is the center of the city, in order to have the tourist attractions as close as possible and also to enjoy the area with the most atmosphere and most frequented by both locals and tourists.
Tips for finding cheap accommodation in Salamanca
Although we can say that hotels in Salamanca are usually quite cheap, including the most central ones, we want to leave you a selection of tips and recommendations to make your choice as easy and comfortable as possible.
- Whenever you can and although the city is not too big, the most recommended area to stay in Salamanca is the Ciudad Vieja or historic center.
- If your trip is in high season or during a holiday, if you want to find good prices, it is important to book in advance.
- Remember that to avoid paying commissions and to always have the current exchange rate we recommend you to use the Revolut card and the N26 card, which are the ones we use, are free of charge and will save you a lot of money.
