Salamanca Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Old town, around Plaza Mayor
City centre · about 15 km from the terminal; taxi at a fixed intercity fare (about 20 minutes) or bus when running during periods of higher traffic
Best for: for those who want the old town right outside the door, a few minutes' walk from the university and the cathedral
- A few minutes' walk from Plaza Mayor and the university
- Old town alleys full of bars and evening life
- Pedestrian area: to arrive by car you need to leave it outside the centre
- Rooms in demand on university weekends and during the patron saint festivities
Recommended hotels in this area
- Ibis Salamanca: 1.1 km from Plaza Mayor (7 minutes on foot), with simple but spacious rooms for the price of the area.
- Hotel Melibea by gaiarooms: 200 metres from the university and 600 metres from Plaza Mayor, in an old-town building with 22 rooms.
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Around the hospital, south of Plaza Mayor
Neighbourhood · about 15 km from the terminal; taxi at a fixed intercity fare (about 20 minutes) or bus when running
Best for: those who want to stay a short walk from the centre but in a less touristy area with more parking
- 10 minutes on foot from Plaza Mayor, on a less touristy street
- A larger hotel, with more availability on busy weekends
- It's not in the old town proper
- A walk is still needed to reach the main monuments
Recommended hotels in this area
- Gran Hotel Corona Sol: A ten-minute walk from Plaza Mayor, next to the Hospital de la Santísima Trinidad; 199 rooms, useful when the centre is full.
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La Alamedilla, near the station
Neighbourhood · about 15 km from the terminal; taxi at a fixed intercity fare (about 20 minutes) or bus when running
Best for: those arriving or leaving by train, or who prefer a green park right outside while staying close to the centre
- 650 metres from the train station and 300 metres from Plaza España
- Parque de la Alamedilla just steps away, good for a quiet walk
- About 15-20 minutes on foot from Plaza Mayor and the cathedral
- A quieter area in the evening compared to the old town
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hotel Reyes Catolicos: 300 metres from Plaza España and 650 metres from the station, with free bike rental and views over Parque de la Alamedilla.
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