What is Downtown Salem like?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Salem's Downtown Salem neighborhood. Be sure to check out Witch History Museum and Peabody Essex Museum as part of your Downtown Salem travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Salem?

Based on our traveler data, Hawthorne Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Salem. This hotel is steps from Salem Witch Museum, and offers 2 restaurants and free parking.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Salem area?

When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Salem, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Salem.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Salem, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Downtown Salem.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Salem?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Witch History Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, or Salem Museum during your stay in Downtown Salem. You could also plan a visit to Salem Witch Trials Memorial or Witch Dungeon Museum while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Salem include Witch Mansion, CinemaSalem, and Bewitched in Salem. While you're out sightseeing in Salem, be sure to visit other sights like Koto or Statue of Elizabeth Montgomery.

How can I get around Downtown Salem and the greater Salem area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Salem Station is the closest metro station.

10 Best Hotels in Downtown Salem, Boston for 2026

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A modern interior with a herringbone wood wall, a sectional sofa with multiple cushions, a glass-top coffee table, and a brick accent wall.

1. Hampton Inn Salem Boston

Downtown Salem

Rodney

CA $933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern interior with two wooden armchairs with yellow cushions, a brick-patterned wall, and wall-mounted lighting.

2. The Hotel Salem

Downtown Salem

Luis

A hotel lobby with a dining area, orange seating, and a TV screen.

3. Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

5.1 km from Downtown Salem

crystal

CA $355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A coastal scene with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and a lighthouse in the distance.

4. The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College

5.2 km from Downtown Salem

Berna

CA $342 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a TV, and a wardrobe.

5. The Northshore Hotel - Boston/Danvers

8.9 km from Downtown Salem

Steven

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, black office chairs, and a bar area with stools.

6. Comfort Inn Danvers - Boston North Shore

8.4 km from Downtown Salem

Bruce

CA $326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser, and a bedside table with a lamp.

7. Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG

12.2 km from Downtown Salem

Kelly

CA $277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the outdoors, sunlit ceiling, and lounge chairs.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

10.4 km from Downtown Salem

Lauren

CA $324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel with a swimming pool, parking lot, and a view of a lake.

9. Lakeside Inn

15.6 km from Downtown Salem

Ryan

CA $215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Avid' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

10. avid hotel Boston Logan Airport - Revere by IHG

14.3 km from Downtown Salem

Louise

CA $329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

11. Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

16.2 km from Downtown Salem

Carol

CA $317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern restaurant with a central counter, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

12. Best Western Plus New Englander

19 km from Downtown Salem

Madison

CA $236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with a glass wall, a central fire feature, and seating arrangements.

13. Hilton Boston/Woburn

18.9 km from Downtown Salem

Shawna

CA $259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden paneling, a large sofa, and a coffee table.

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport

15.1 km from Downtown Salem

susan

CA $416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a landscaped area in front.

15. Hampton Inn Boston Woburn

18.9 km from Downtown Salem

Pamela

CA $273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A reception desk with a sign reading "Holiday Inn" and a decorative wall with a geometric pattern.

16. Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport - Chelsea by IHG

16.7 km from Downtown Salem

Daniel

CA $309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a white countertop.

17. Holiday Inn Express Boston North-Woburn by IHG

19.5 km from Downtown Salem

Ethan

CA $243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, two round wooden tables, a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, and a glass partition with a view of the outdoors.

18. Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton

30.2 km from Downtown Salem

Christina

CA $194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden dining table, and bar stools.

19. enVision Hotel Boston Everett

18.3 km from Downtown Salem

Alanna

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A large, two-story brick building with a central entrance flanked by columns, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

20. Andover Inn

24.2 km from Downtown Salem

Judith

CA $225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Where to stay in Downtown Salem

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Downtown Boston

Densely packed with highrise buildings, this area boasts landmarks like Custom House Tower and is close to Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall, and the Old State House. Find headquarters of major banks, hotels, and investment firms here.

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Back Bay

Victorian brownstone homes and cultural institutions like the Boston Public Library define this area. Shop at Newbury Street, Prudential Center, and Copley Place, or explore sights like Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.

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A waterfront with a large white cruise ship docked, a building with a green dome, and a blue banner.

Seaport District

Experience a transformed industrial area with office towers, innovation labs, and 78 restaurants. Visit the Institute of Contemporary Art and easily access Downtown Boston via the Evelyn Moakley Bridge.

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Beacon Hill

Historic Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks create a charming atmosphere. Explore the Boston African American National Historic Site, shop on Charles Street, and easily access MBTA stations.

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North End

Indulge in Italian cuisine at numerous restaurants and bakeries, explore historic sites like Old North Church and Paul Revere House, and enjoy performances at NEMPAC and Improv Asylum Theater. Easily accessible via MBTA lines, buses, and ferries.

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Top Downtown Salem Hotel Reviews

The Godfrey Hotel Boston

8/10 Good

"The hotel staff were really great! The hotel was in a great location. The bed and pillows unfortunately were not great, we didn’t sleep well."

The Midtown Hotel MOD Collection by Sonesta

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful and super friendly! We traveled from Boston during the storm and they were able to check us in early which we truly appreciated. Room had an amazing ocean view and it was clean and was more than enough room for the 4 of us."

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Our top choices for Downtown Salem hotels

1. Hampton Inn Salem Boston

2. The Hotel Salem

3. Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

4. The Wylie Inn and Conference Center at Endicott College

5. The Northshore Hotel - Boston/Danvers

6. Comfort Inn Danvers - Boston North Shore

7. Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

9. Lakeside Inn

10. avid hotel Boston Logan Airport - Revere by IHG

11. Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

12. Best Western Plus New Englander

13. Hilton Boston/Woburn

14. Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport

15. Hampton Inn Boston Woburn

16. Holiday Inn Boston Logan Airport - Chelsea by IHG

17. Holiday Inn Express Boston North-Woburn by IHG

18. Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton

19. enVision Hotel Boston Everett

20. Andover Inn

Where to stay in Downtown Salem

Downtown Boston

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Seaport District

Beacon Hill

North End

Top Downtown Salem Hotel Reviews

The Godfrey Hotel Boston

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