San Salvador Historical Center Travel Guide
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.
Sunzal Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sunzal Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Tamanique. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Top hotels in San Salvador Historical Center
Cardedeu Centro Histórico
Love the place the area was awesome. The staff we did have issues with one waiters from the bar he was an older man and was very rude ! Sat at the bar for like 15 minutes and he didn’t even acknowledge us other than that everything else is awesome.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Hotel Bella Luz Centro Historico
My room had a fans
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Villa Florencia Centro
Clean room anc courteous staff.
Reviewed on 10 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, Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador 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.
