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, National Palace of El Salvador 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
The price is SAR 426 per night from May 9 to May 10
SAR 426
SAR 502 total
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
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! (2,141 reviews)
"Food was excellent. Friendly and pleasant staff."

Reviewed on 26 April 2025

Barceló San Salvador
Hyatt Centric San Salvador
Hyatt Centric San Salvador
4.5 out of 5
Districto Comercial Cascadas, Calle El Pedregal y Avenida Sergio Paiz, Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad
The price is SAR 555 per night from May 16 to May 17
SAR 555
SAR 655 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Antiguo Cuscatlán. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (663 reviews)
"This is the 3rd trip we have stayed at Hyatt Centric and it's so wonderful we keep coming back! This last trip we stayed 4 days (most of our trip length) We love the location because it has so many shopping and dinning options walking distance but we also love that the personnel is so kind and friendly. ..."

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Hyatt Centric San Salvador
Argueta Hotel
Argueta Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Km40, Autopista Comalapa, San Luis Talpa, La Paz
The price is SAR 148 per night from May 2 to May 3
SAR 148
SAR 175 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
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! (890 reviews)
"Nice muy lindo"

Reviewed on 28 April 2025

Argueta Hotel
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! (554 reviews)
"The hotel is outdated and needs fixing; but location is the best. Loved the hospitality from employees, especially the gardener who took the time to answer my questions about the amazing plants/trees the property had. Another thing I loved- quiet and peaceful property; not a trendy noisy hotel."

Reviewed on 27 April 2025

Novo Hotel & Suite
Cardedeu Suites
Cardedeu Suites
3 out of 5
Av. La Capilla, San Salvador, San Salvador
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Monumento al Salvador del Mundo ...
7.8/10 Good! (63 reviews)
"Exceptional Service and Friendly Staff! The rooms were clean and comfortable, but what truly stood out was the amazing staff. From check-in to check-out, every team member was welcoming, professional, and always ready to help. Their attention to detail and friendly attitude made my stay even more ..."

Reviewed on 30 January 2025

Cardedeu 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 ...
"Gorgeous property, easy parking, clean and well maintained. You need a car to easy access to town for shopping and dining but there is front door parking at every villa."

Reviewed on 14 April 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