San Salvador Historical Center

San Salvador

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

Popular places to visit

Palacio Nacional featuring château or palace and tropical scenes

Palacio Nacional

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

Palacio Nacional
Catedral Metropolitano which includes 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 featuring 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
El Salvador showing interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

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
Plaza Geraldo Barrios featuring 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

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

El Salvador: Ruta de las Flores and Rainbow Slide Day Trip

Ruta de las Flores & Albania (Rainbow slide)

€93
per adult
Ruta de las Flores & Albania (Rainbow slide)
Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos

Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos

€102
per adult
Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos
Walking Tour to Discover San Salvador

I am Dave, discover the best of San Salvador with me in a fun way

€32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
I am Dave, discover the best of San Salvador with me in a fun way
Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake

Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake

€93
per adult
Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake
San Salvador: Private custom tour with a local guide

San Salvador: Private custom tour with a local guide

€55
per adult
San Salvador: Private custom tour with a local guide
Iglesia El Rosario

City Tour San Salvador

€65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour San Salvador
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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
The price is €175 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
€175
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
"Everything was great from Check in to check out .. all staff super friendly .. thank you"

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025

Cardedeu Centro Histórico
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 €25 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
€25
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (58 reviews)
Excelente Hotel super económico
"Excelente personal de servicio muy limpio y atentos"

Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025

Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
3 out of 5
3a Calle Poniente Shafik Handal 1023, San Salvador, SS
The price is €38 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
€38
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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! (222 reviews)
"My stay at this hotel was easy and comfortable. With like any budget hotel, this hotel had its quirks. We didn't have running hot water for showers, but it was okay because the weather at the time we were there was like 30 degrees celsius. Otherwise, everything else was perfect. We had a running ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
Hotel Abrego
Hotel Abrego
2 out of 5
3 Avenida Norte, San Salvador, San Salvador Department
The price is €68 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
€68
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (140 reviews)
"I loved how accessible it is"

Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025

Hotel Abrego
Lorenzo Hotel
Lorenzo Hotel
3 out of 5
15 Avenida Nte. 130, San Salvador, San Salvador
The price is €48 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
€48
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Monumento al Salvador ...
7.8/10 Good! (18 reviews)
"Todo muy cerca, y los cuartos muy limpios."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Lorenzo Hotel
Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico
Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico
2.5 out of 5
3a Calle Poniente Numero #1037, San Salvador
The price is €22 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
€22
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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 (34 reviews)
"I liked the near by historic places and shopping. Didn't like the restrooms are so small in the rooms. The service is good, the staff is very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Hotel Pasadena II Centro Histórico
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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 Bambu City Center.

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

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