San Salvador

Travel Guide

San Salvador showing city views and a square or plaza
Iglesia Don Rua featuring a garden and a statue or sculpture
Palacio Nacional showing interior views and heritage architecture
Estadio Cuscatlan which includes a sporting event
San Salvador showing street scenes and mist or fog

Where to stay in San Salvador

San Salvador featuring religious aspects and a church or cathedral

San Salvador Historical Center

If you're spending some time in San Salvador Historical Center, Palacio Nacional and Catedral Metropolitano are top sights worth seeing.

San Salvador Historical Center
Museo de Arte de El Salvador which includes signage

Zona Rosa

If you're spending some time in Zona Rosa, Museo de Arte de El Salvador and Bambu City Center are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Rosa
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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.

San Diego
Monumento al Salvador del Mundo featuring a statue or sculpture, cbd and a monument

Escalón

While visiting Escalón, you might make a stop by sights like Monumento al Salvador del Mundo and Plaza Futura.

Escalón
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Playa San Diego

Playa San Diego might not have many top sights, but San Diego Beach and Sunset Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Playa San Diego
Museo de Arte de El Salvador which includes signage

San Benito

While visiting San Benito, you might make a stop by sights like Bambu City Center and Museo de Arte de El Salvador.

San Benito
Barceló San Salvador
Barceló San Salvador
4.5 out of 5
Ave Las Magnolias Y Blvd Del Hipodromo, San Salvador, SS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 405 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
AED 405
AED 478 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,116 reviews)
"Great as always"

Reviewed on 21 March 2025

Barceló San Salvador
Argueta Hotel
Argueta Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Km40, Autopista Comalapa, San Luis Talpa, La Paz
The price is AED 137 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
AED 137
AED 162 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Stay at this hotel in San Luis Talpa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (827 reviews)
"Good Hotel amazing staff rooms are small but sufficient"

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

Argueta Hotel
Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto
Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto
4 out of 5
KM 40.5, Carretera Al Aeropuerto de El Salvador, San Luis Talpa, PA
The price is AED 559 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 559
AED 659 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Luis Talpa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Air cond"

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

Quality Hotel Real Aeropuerto
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Novo Hotel & Suite
Novo Hotel & Suite
3 out of 5
Final 61 Avenida Norte Colonia, Escalon, San Salvador, SS
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (538 reviews)
"Love the property and friendly service! Neatly maintained and very safe!"

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

Novo Hotel & Suite
Plaza Hotel and Suites
Plaza Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
87 Avenida norte y 11 Calle Poniente, San Salvador, SS
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,039 reviews)
"Nice that it shares the same Hilton property"

Reviewed on 16 March 2025

Plaza Hotel and Suites
Coco Surf Tropical Village
Coco Surf Tropical Village
3 out of 5
Blvr. Conchalio, La Libertad, La Libertad
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in La Libertad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
"We really enjoyed staying at Coco Surf! It was the perfect place to stay. The two bedroom accommodations were comfortable and perfect for famlies. While there isnt a ton near by you can walk to the beach restaurant, a few stores, and several local restaurants that are all delicous. It is a very convenient ..."

Reviewed on 20 March 2025

Coco Surf Tropical Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Salvador

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
173
5 - Excellent 50%
4 - Good
140
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
29
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We find such beauty in El Salvador. There so many beautiful place to see. Our driver was amazing. Took us to places that were out standing. Felt very safe everywhere we went.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Everyone told me it is dangerous but I did not witness anything like this though I stayed in a nice area and didn't go out too much at night.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Heavy traffic most of the time. Mucho trafico casi todo el tiempo.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I really loved it's people so friendly and kind

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Go out and explore!! Beautiful sightseeing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful country