Why go
- Municipality in Castile and León, Spain.
- Served by Salamanca Airport (SLM).
History
Salamanca is a municipality and city in the autonomous community of Castile and León in Spain, and the capital of the Province of Salamanca. Attached to the comarca of Campo Charro, the city lies on the northern half of the Meseta Central, in the western-central part of the Iberian Peninsula, straddling the Tormes river. Its population in 2024 was 144,458, making Salamanca the 46th-largest municipality in Spain. The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218, is one of the oldest in Western Europe, and the Old City of Salamanca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which every year attracts a significant number of students and cultural tourists.
Where to stay
P.º del Rector Esperabé, 10, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · hotelrector.com
Pl. de Monterrey, 3, 37002 Salamanca, Spain · eunicehotel.com
Pl. Libertad, 4, 37002 Salamanca, Spain · salamancasuitestudios.com
C. San Pablo, 80, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · hoteldongregorio.com
C. de la Marquesa de Almarza, s/n, 37001 Salamanca, Spain · eurostarshotels.com
Arroyo de Santo Domingo, 3, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · hospes.com
C. San Pablo, 58-64, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · nh-hotels.com
Pl. de San Blas, 2, 37007 Salamanca, Spain · abbahoteles.com
Ctra. Madrid, 117, 37900 Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, Spain · casablancahotelstudios.com
Indoor
C. Hoces del Duratón, 1, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · azzhoteles.com
C. Pesca, 5, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · hotelcasinodeltormes.es
Av. de Lasalle, 16-20, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · vinccisalamanca.com
Esquina De Otumba Y La Albuera, C. Marina, 15-19, 37001 Salamanca, Spain · all.accor.com
Pl. del Mercado, 16, 37001 Salamanca, Spain · eurostarshotels.com
Carretera N-501 Salamanca/Madrid km.4, Santa Marta de Tormes 37900, Ctra. Madrid, km4, 37900 Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, Spain · eurostarshotels.com
P.º de la Estación, 1, 37004 Salamanca, Spain · hotelalamedapalace.com
Av. de los Agustinos Recoletos, 44, 37005 Salamanca, Spain · hotelbardorecoletos.com
C. Balmes, 3, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · gaiarooms.com
C. Víctor García de la Concha, 37007 Salamanca, Spain · gran-hotelcoronasol.es
Pl. del Corrillo, 20, Bajo, 37002 Salamanca, Spain · hostalplazamayor.es
Arroyo de Santo Domingo, 2, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · hotelsanpolo.com
Avda. del Tormes, 37185 Villamayor, Salamanca, Spain · salamancaforumresort.com
C. Concejo, 4, 37002 Salamanca, Spain · sercotelhoteles.com
Av. de los Padres Paúles, 2, 37900 Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, Spain · emperatrizhotel.com
C. Grillo, 18, 37001 Salamanca, Spain · sohohoteles.com
Av. Salamanca, 1, 37900 Santa Marta de Tormes, Salamanca, Spain · aldahotels.es
Plaza Mayor 7-9 1º Izq, 37002 Salamanca, Spain · salamancaluxuryplaza.com
C. Teso de la Feria, 2, 37008 Salamanca, Spain · parador.es
P.º de Carmelitas, 67, 37002 Salamanca, Spain · bbhotels.com
C. Sánchez Barbero, 11, 37002 Salamanca, Spain · hotelrua.com
Restaurants & places to go
Italian, Restaurant · 10% Off for Guests from Resotel Features: takeaway, delivery · 142 Carretera de La Mata, Villares de la Reina, 37184 · pizzavillares.com
Restaurant · arrocería Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00 Features: step-free access · 4 Calle Paraguay, 37003 · oidopaella.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 13:00-16:30; Su-Th,PH 20:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 20:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 6 Calle Obispo Jarrín,… · fostershollywood.es
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:30-16:00; Tu-Th,Su 20:30-23:30; Fr,Sa 20:30-24:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 2 Plaza del… · lapepitaburgerbar.com
AçAí, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-21:00 · 1-9 Calle Condes de Crespo Rascón · tialuincup.pt
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:30-16:00,19:30-23:30 · 2 Calle Reyes Católicos · buga-ramen.com
Poke, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 11:30-23:30 Features: takeaway · 6 Calle Prior
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · dominospizza.es
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 19 Plaza del Corrillo · santagloria.com
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:30-20:30; Su,PH 11:00-15:00 Features: step-free access · 66 Calle Toro, Salamanca, 37002 · lacazuelacomidas.es
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 12:00-16:30 · 20 Avenida Juan Pablo II, Salamanca, 37008 · restaurantecalafornells.es
Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 13:00-16:00,20:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 9 Calle Fray Luis de Granada, Salamanca, 37007 · tborestaurant.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 13:30-16:00,20:30-23:15; Fr,Sa 13:30-16:00,20:30-00:15 · 56,58 Calle Gran Vía, Salamanca, 37001
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 21 Plaza Mayor, Salamanca, 37002 · starbucks.es
Bubble Tea, Vietnamese, Cafe · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 9 Calle Prior
Venezuelan, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 22 · pankastreetfood.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 13:30-15:45,20:30-23:30 Features: outdoor seating · 26 Calle Espoz y Mina · lavacavieja.es
Peruvian, Japanese, Restaurant · Peruvian/Japanese restaurant · 26 Calle Rúa Mayor, Salamanca, 37002 · sekairestaurante.com
Fine Dining, Spanish, Restaurant · Fine Dining/Spanish restaurant · 80 Calle San Pablo, 37008 · restaurantenlaparra.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Asian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo,We-Sa 13:30-16:00,20:00-23:00; Tu,Su 13:30-16:00 Features: vegan options · 8 Calle San Mateo
Arab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 13:00-16:00; Tu-Sa 20:30-23:00 · 10 Calle Placentinos, Salamanca, 37008
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 13:00-15:00; We-Sa 19:30-23:00 · 34-36 Calle de Dimas Madariaga
Galician, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 6 Calle Arriba, Salamanca, 37002 · restauranteopazocounago.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 34 Carretera de Valladolid, Villares de la Reina, 37184 · mrwok.es
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Argentinian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 11 Calle Rúa Mayor, Salamanca, 37002
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
International, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: 12:00-24:00 Features: step-free access
Churro, Fast Food · Opening hours: "según necesidades"
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · holaindia.es
Crepe, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 5 Paseo de Carmelitas, Salamanca
Breakfast, Pizza, Chicken, Spanish, Tapas, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 34 Paseo del Doctor Torres Villarroel
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Ribs, Restaurant · Ribs restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream
Biergarten · biergarten · cerveceriagilbers.com
Food Court · food court · 49 Calle Libreros, Salamanca, 37008
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-16:00,19:30-24:00; PH,Sa,Su 13:00-16:30,19:30-00:30 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · latagliatella.es
Restaurant · Hsamburguesería Gourmet · angusdeli.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 13:00-16:30; Su-Th,PH 20:00-23:30; Fr,Sa 20:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 6 Calle Obispo Jarrín,… · fostershollywood.es
Burger, Tapas, American, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 13:30-23:59 Features: takeaway, delivery · 3 Calle de Diego de Almagro, Salamanca, 37004 · burguerytapassalamanca.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 13:30-16:00,20:30-23:30; Th-Su 13:30-16:00,20:30-23:30
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Airports
Salamanca Airport (SLM) 13 km to the centre
Salamanca, CL, ES — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Iberia Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Barcelona (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Iberia Airlines IB (CRJ-200) · 1 route: Barcelona*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Mogadouro Airfield 99 km to the centre
Mogadouro, 04, PT
Aeródromo Calzada de Valdunciel 15 km to the centre
Calzada de Valdunciel, CL, ES
Aeródromo de Piedrahita 59 km to the centre
Piedrahita, CL, ES
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Salamanca Airport (SLM); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SLM has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Barcelona).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Salamanca, Spain. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing