San Salvador

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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 Walter Thilo Deininger National Park.

San Diego
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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
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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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Xanadu

When in Xanadu, you can plan a visit to Sunzal Beach and Playa San Blas, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Xanadu
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 SAR 414 per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
SAR 414
SAR 488 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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! (2,047 reviews)
"This was a wonderful experience. The staff in the restaurant, especially Erika and Fatima were fantastic. all other employees went above and Beyond to help us where we needed it. Thank you all."

Reviewed on 14 November 2024

Barceló San Salvador
Argueta Hotel
Argueta Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Km40, Autopista Comalapa, San Luis Talpa, La Paz
The price is SAR 156 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
SAR 156
SAR 184 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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.
7.6/10 Good! (635 reviews)
"Very close to the airport, transportation to the airport. Nice rustic decor . Not expensive. I didn’t like that the rooms are very small and only one outlet in the room ."

Reviewed on 14 November 2024

Argueta Hotel
Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel
Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Av. La Revolucion, Col. San Benito, San Salvador, SS
The price is SAR 484 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
SAR 484
SAR 571 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Salvador. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (722 reviews)
"Alot restaurant around."

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

Sheraton Presidente San Salvador 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (467 reviews)
"Sraff was very friendly and polite."

Reviewed on 5 November 2024

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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The Air Conditioning units may need some work, although weather humidity levels wasn't helping. Also there are ongoing renovations which makes construction noise understandable. Nevertheless, awesome people, very very friendly, always prompt to help, courteous, in sum the experience was excellent. ..."

Reviewed on 12 November 2024

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! (87 reviews)
Beautiful stay, excellent staff.
"My wife and I had an exceptional time staying at Coco surf Village. The property is beautiful and maintained very well.Aura the staff went above and beyond, exceeding our expectations with customer service. I utilize a wheelchair and could not find any hotels that could accommodate me, the staff ..."

Reviewed on 13 November 2024

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 40.46242774566474%
3 - Okay
29
" "3 - Okay 8.38150289017341%
2 - Disappointing
2
" "2 - Disappointing 0.5780346820809249%
1 - Terrible
2
" "1 - Terrible 0.5780346820809249%

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

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