San Salvador Historical Center
San Salvador
Visit San Salvador Historical Center
Popular places to visit
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.
Catedral Metropolitano
Discover beautiful works of art and visit the tomb of an important religious figure at El Salvador’s national cathedral.
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Half Day Walking Tour in Downtown San Salvador & Pupusas Tasting
Have fun and explore the historic center of San Salvador
Charming Colonial Suchitoto Tour Experience
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San Salvador Highlights half-Day: Boquerón+Rainbow Slide+downtown
Relax and Have Fun at the Hot Spring and Albania Cafe
Top hotels in San Salvador Historical Center
Cardedeu Centro Histórico
Everything and everyone was wonderful. Staff is so friendly. We will be staying there again
Reviewed on 3 Dec, 2025
Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
My room had a fans
Reviewed on 3 Dec, 2025
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
I've stay there a couple of times, the only little issue i had this time was with the A/C. It didn't cool as much as i want it. Other than that the room and the bathroom were clean.
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Hotel Abrego
Everybody was courteous, clean room and great location, i give 4 stars because the parking lot was a challenge
Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025
503 Casa Hostal
L’air climatisé fonctionne bien. 😉 La chambre était impeccable. L’espace commun est parfait (s’ils ajoutent un linge pour essuyer la vaisselle). Le personnel réagit super rapidement s’il y a un problème. Il y a des endroits où manger autour. Il faut savoir que la musique au coin de la rue peut être ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Lorenzo Hotel
Great location very clean and accesible I enjoyed staying here I will come back!
Reviewed on 22 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Salvador Historical Center
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 Miramonte
Colonia Miramonte might not have many top sights, but Metrocentro and Estadio Magico Gonzales are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
San Benito
If you're spending some time in San Benito, Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center are top sights worth seeing.
Zona Rosa
While visiting Zona Rosa, you might make a stop by sights like Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center.
Escalón
While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Futura and Monumento al Salvador del Mundo.
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.
