Salamanca
About 1 hr 35 min by train from Madrid
A golden sandstone university city with one of Spain's most beautiful plazas.
Why locals go
Student energy and old stone.
Visiting Madrid?
At 1 hr 35 min by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Madrid for your flight home.
What to book
- Plaza Mayor
- University of Salamanca facade and library
- New and Old Cathedrals tower climb
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Plaza Mayor at night when it's lit up
- Dinner in the old town
With friends
- Student-town tapas and bars
- Cathedral tower climb
When to go
Year-round.