Downtown Salem Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Salem Witch Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Witch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Salem Witch Trials Memorial
You can learn about the history of Salem with a stop at Salem Witch Trials Memorial. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Peabody Essex Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Essex Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Salem Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Witch Dungeon Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Witch Dungeon Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Salem. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
New England Pirate Museum
You can browse the exhibits at New England Pirate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Salem
Hawthorne Hotel
"An historic larger hotel in the center of town, this property made our tourist visit to Cape Ann easy. Free parking in hotel lot was a nice bonus. Our guest rooms was clean but needs fresh paint throughout. Broken window shades in guest rooms made keeping room dark difficult. Busy banquet room, a ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Hotel Salem
"Great location. Close to tours and restaurants. The staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
"My only complaint was that the beds were two small. My husband and two children (ages 12 and 16) stayed on two, twin beds. It would be better for any room that is to accommodate 4 people be furnished with Queen size beds."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Revolution Hotel
"Staff are friendly . Perfect hotel perfect distance from places I wanted to visit !"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
"This is truly a beautiful hotel — the facilities and rooms are really well done. The location is great. The only negative is that the rooms are quite small, but it really doesn’t diminish the experience."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
"The staff is so friendly and professional. They made our stay wonderful."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Salem
East Boston
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in East Boston. Spend some time visiting top spots like East Boston Memorial Stadium, and catch the metro at Maverick Station or Airport Station to see more of the area.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Boston Harbor or New England Aquarium while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston City Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
Downtown Boston
Known for its must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Boston. Check out top attractions like Boston Harbor and Old State House, and jump on the metro at State St. Station or Downtown Crossing Station to see more of the city.
Boston Financial District
Boston Harbor and Old State House are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.
