San Salvador Historical Center

San Salvador

San Salvador which includes religious elements and a church or cathedral
San Salvador which includes mist or fog and street scenes
Palacio Nacional which includes interior views and chateau or palace
Palacio Nacional which includes chateau or palace
Palacio Nacional showing chateau or palace, street scenes and heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Palacio Nacional which includes a castle and tropical scenes

National Palace of El Salvador

Admire the grandeur and opulence of a downtown architectural landmark, a large palace that once served as the seat of El Salvador’s government.

National Palace of El Salvador
Plaza Geraldo Barrios showing a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and a fountain

Plaza Libertad

This popular green space in the center of the city is famous for its historic monument to independence and its striking Catholic church.

Plaza Libertad
Catedral Metropolitano featuring a church or cathedral

Catedral Metropolitano

Discover beautiful works of art and visit the tomb of an important religious figure at El Salvador’s national cathedral.

Catedral Metropolitano
Plaza Geraldo Barrios showing a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and a fountain

Plaza Geraldo Barrios

You can find out about the history of San Salvador with a trip to Plaza Geraldo Barrios. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Plaza Geraldo Barrios
El Salvador featuring a church or cathedral, religious elements and interior views

El Rosario Church

Enjoy the natural light show via the colored glass of this architectural oddity, where the father of Central American independence is buried.

El Rosario Church

National Library

National Library is just one of the places to see in San Salvador, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

National Library

Things to do

Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador

Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador

RM148
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Guided ATV Tour Laguna Verde de Apaneca in El Salvador
El Salvador: Ruta de las Flores and Rainbow Slide Day Trip

Ruta de Las Flores: Charming towns and Rainbow Slide

RM423
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ruta de Las Flores: Charming towns and Rainbow Slide
Let ́s walk into downtown San Salvador, in the meantime lets enjoy some of the salvadorean drinks: Frescos de horchata or any seasonal fruits.

We are Dave and Adrian, let ́s discover the best of San Salvador.

RM148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
We are Dave and Adrian, let ́s discover the best of San Salvador.
Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos

Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos

RM466
per adult
Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos
We will get deep into the salvadorean cousine and we will have a great time talking about the changes El Salvador has gone through in the last 5 years.

San Salvador Food Tour and Market Shopping

RM127
per adult
San Salvador Food Tour and Market Shopping
Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake

Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake

RM423
per adult
Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake
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Top hotels in San Salvador Historical Center

Cardedeu Centro Histórico
Cardedeu Centro Histórico
4 out of 5
2a Avenida Sur, San Salvador
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
"The only thing is that the parking lot is not convenient. Living the bags in the car is not convenient at all. Waking from the parking space to the hotel is quite confusing. Make Sure to bring small backpack to bring your personal stuff."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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Cardedeu Centro Histórico
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
3 out of 5
3a Calle Poniente Shafik Handal 1023, San Salvador, SS
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento ...
7.2/10 Good! (239 reviews)
Great location very great staff and clean
"This hotel has great location the staff is excellent, clean, spacious and great price highly recommend"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

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Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
2 out of 5
3a Calle Poniente Shafik Handal, San Salvador, San Salvador Department
The price is RM97 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
RM97
RM115 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
8/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
"Nos gusto nuestra estadia, el personal muy amable y atento"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
Hotel Abrego
Hotel Abrego
2 out of 5
3 Avenida Norte, San Salvador, San Salvador Department
Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
8/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
"Awesome service, the stuff so friendly"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

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Hotel Abrego
Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico
Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico
2.5 out of 5
3a Calle Poniente Numero #1037, San Salvador
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM83 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
RM83
RM98 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
6.6/10 (39 reviews)
"Over all great experience"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico
503 Casa Hostal
503 Casa Hostal
3 out of 5
Barrio Santa Lucía, 3ra calle Pte., Casa 620, San Salvador, San Salvador
The price is RM155 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
RM155
RM183 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hostal in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (12 reviews)
"The place is neat and clean the staff is the best. Flexible and friendly Thanks Tony"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

503 Casa Hostal
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Other neighbourhoods around San Salvador Historical Center

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Colonia Flor Blanca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Colonia Flor Blanca and surrounding area, you can visit Estadio Magico Gonzales and Metrocentro.

Colonia Flor Blanca
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Colonia Miramonte

Colonia Miramonte might not have many top sights, but Metrocentro and Estadio Magico Gonzales are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Colonia Miramonte
Museo de Arte de El Salvador featuring signage

San Benito

If you're spending some time in San Benito, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador are top sights worth seeing.

San Benito
Museo de Arte de El Salvador featuring signage

Zona Rosa

While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte de El Salvador and President Theater.

Zona Rosa
Monumento al Salvador del Mundo which includes central business district, a monument and a statue or sculpture

Escalón

While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento al Salvador del Mundo and Plaza Futura.

Escalón
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San Diego

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in San Diego. You might want to make time for a stop at San Diego Beach or El Amatal Beach.

San Diego

San Salvador Historical Center