San Salvador Historical Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Popular places to visit

Palacio Nacional showing tropical scenes and a castle

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 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 square or plaza, a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Plaza Libertad

4/5(1 review)

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
Plaza Geraldo Barrios showing a square or plaza, a statue or sculpture 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 which includes 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

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

Activities

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

El Zonte: Ruta de las Flores Guided Tour with Tasting

AU$161
per adult
El Zonte: Ruta de las Flores Guided Tour with Tasting
Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos

Tour Ruta de Las Flores and pueblos vivos

AU$177
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

AU$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
I am Dave, discover the best of San Salvador with me in a fun way
Iglesia El Rosario

City Tour San Salvador

AU$113
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Tour San Salvador
Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake

Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake

AU$161
per adult
Volcanoes National Park and Coatepeque Lake
Cultural and Historical Walking Tour in San Salvador

Cultural and Historical Walking Tour in San Salvador

AU$32
per adult
Cultural and Historical Walking Tour in San Salvador
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Our pick of the best San Salvador Historical Center Hotel Deals

Cardedeu Centro Histórico - Adults Only
Cardedeu Centro Histórico - Adults Only
4 out of 5
2a Avenida Sur, San Salvador
The price is AU$302 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$302
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and La Gran Via Shopping ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"It was great area for walking and seeing around. I would have loved to have a microwave and a refrigerator and ironing board. Overall it was very good staff friendly and excellent service."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Cardedeu Centro Histórico - Adults Only
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 AU$65 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$65
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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 (32 reviews)
"1930 Architect designed building close to downtown"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Hotel Pasadena II 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 AU$43 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$43
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Plaza Merliot are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (49 reviews)
"Everyone is nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
Hotel Abrego
Hotel Abrego
2 out of 5
3 Avenida Norte, San Salvador, San Salvador Department
The price is AU$118 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Stay at this hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Metrocentro and Plaza Merliot are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (124 reviews)
"The only thing that I didn’t like was that breakfast was not included. Everything else was great and amazing."

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Hotel Abrego
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
3 out of 5
3a Calle Poniente Shafik Handal 1023, San Salvador, SS
The price is AU$65 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$65
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (214 reviews)
"Nice and very accesible hotel!"

Reviewed on 22 Jan. 2025

Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
Barceló San Salvador
Barceló San Salvador
4.5 out of 5
Ave Las Magnolias Y Blvd Del Hipodromo, San Salvador, SS
The price is AU$220 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,100 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at Barceló San Salvador. The interior of the hotel was picture perfect. The temperature of the pool was enjoyable. The breakfast buffet was a nice spread with plenty of hot and cold selections. The coffee was delicious. The bed felt like a mound of clouds which made it hard to get ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Barceló San Salvador
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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 Cuscatlan Park.

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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