Salamanca, in Castilla y León, has much to offer the visitor. Its origins date back to the first Iron Age, which is when the first settlers settled on the hill of San Vicente, on the banks of the Tormes River. Here is the oldest active university in Spain, founded in 1218 and, in fact, it is the first university in Europe to hold this title. If you want to discover this ancient and beautiful Spanish city, we present some of the cheap hotels in Salamanca where you can stay.
Guide of cheap hotels in Salamanca
Salamanca is a very busy city, especially during the school season. There is nothing like the nightlife and student life of this Spanish city! During the day you can visit the religious complex that forms the Cathedral of Salamanca , with its Old Cathedral and its New Cathedral; On the facade it is possible to find the carved image of a famous astronaut, which never ceases to amaze those who have never heard of this curiosity.
This city, as we have already mentioned, is the cradle of the oldest university in Spain. In one of its buildings, the students (and other visitors) look for the frog that will bring luck to those who manage to find it. Important names such as Christopher Columbus, Antonio de Nebrija, Francisco de Vitoria or Miguel de Unamuno are linked to Salamanca.
1. Silken Rona Dalba
The Silken Rona Dalba hotel is located just two minutes’ walk from Salamanca’s imposing Plaza Mayor, a place with a great nightlife that is essential on your visit to the city. The Silken hotel offers very comfortable rooms equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom with designer toiletries. In addition, the hotel offers an extensive pillow menu and a massage service (by contract and for an additional fee).
The hotel has a café-bar where an extensive buffet breakfast is served, if the supplement is paid at the time of booking. The Silken is located in the small square of San Juan Bautista de Barbalos , where a small 12th-century church stands.
Approximate price: €54 per night in a standard room
2. Empress I
The Palacio de Monterrey is one of the buildings that best exhibits Spanish Plateresque and currently belongs to the Casa de Alba. Precisely in front of this emblematic Salamanca building is the Emperatriz I, one of the cheap hotels in Salamanca that we recommend. This hotel is small, but cozy and has rooms with a very simple decoration. The rooms are equipped with flat screen TV, heating and private bathroom.
The Emperatriz I hotel has a bar and a restaurant where you can taste the best of Salamanca’s gastronomy. The location of the hotel is exceptional, as it is 200 meters from the Plaza Mayor and very well connected to the bus and train stations.
Approximate price: €55 per night in a standard room
3. Hotel Melibea by gaiarooms
Gaiarooms is a hotel chain characterized by minimal contact. As in airplanes, check-in at the hotel is done via mobile and in one minute. The Hotel Melibea, which belongs to this innovative group, is located in the center of Salamanca, just 400 meters from the university. Melibea offers its guests a garden and terrace , as well as a bar for customers.
The Hotel Melibea is four stars and its rooms have a unique design ; In addition, they are equipped with flat screen TV, private bathroom with shower and some of these rooms have a patio.
Approximate price: €75 per night in a standard room
4. Hospedium Plaza Mayor Salamanca
Hospedium Plaza Mayor is one of the most recommended Salamanca hostels in the city to stay. This hostel is next to the Plaza Mayor and just 15 meters from the popular and busy Plaza del Corrillo. A five-minute walk from the hostel, the visitor can find the University and the Cathedral of Salamanca. In the surroundings of the accommodation it is possible to shop in a wide variety of stores or have a snack in the many restaurants and bars where you can taste the cuisine of Salamanca.
The rooms in this hostel are simple and traditionally decorated, but have plenty of light. In addition, they have a small refrigerator, heating, air conditioning and television. Some have a terrace and the private bathroom has a hairdryer.
Approximate price: €60 per night in a standard room
5. Hostel Barcelona
A few hundred meters away from the University of Salamanca is the Hostal Barcelona. This has a reception 24 hours a day, a tourist information point and a bar-cafeteria, which belongs to the hostel, next to the establishment; this is where breakfasts are served. The rooms of this accommodation are bright and have a very modern decoration, as well as air conditioning, television and private bathroom.
Its excellent location, in the center of the city, allows tourists to move freely and discover the most important attractions of Salamanca. We recommend a quick visit to Van Dyck Street, a fifteen minute walk from the hostel. This street is famous for its tapas bars.
Approximate price: €50 per night in a standard room
6. Vincci, one of the cheap hotels in Salamanca
If you are looking for cheap hotels in Salamanca, be sure to consider the Vincci. Although a little further from the city center, as it is a 25-minute walk from the cathedral and the Plaza Mayor, it is very well connected by car or bus. This hotel offers all the services of a luxury accommodation : very spacious rooms, minibar and large television.
All rooms have a very elegant design, with wooden floors; modern bathroom with hairdryer and personal hygiene products. On the other hand, in the hotel’s buffet breakfast it is possible to find special products for celiacs; this breakfast is served in the Vincci cafeteria. Do you want to have a cocktail before going up to your room? Stop by the bar, where they not only have an extensive drinks menu but also serve light meals. For an extra supplement and prior reservation, you can have private parking.
Approximate price: €60 per night in a standard room
