Hotels in San Salvador, El Salvador

San Salvador has an extensive bus and taxi system in place, including minivan buses, large older buses and SITRAMSS (Integrated Transportation System of the Metropolitan Area of ​​San Salvador), which is a rapid transit system with newer modern buses. Metrocentro Mall near the Colonia CentroAmérica neighborhood is well connected with buses to other parts of the city, and hotels in San Salvador near here include Intercontinental Hotels San Salvador-Metrocentro Mall, Hotel Andoria and Novo Hotel & Suite. Buses 29, 30, 30B and 34 all connect from Metrocentro. The Colonia San Benito neighborhood has a good spread of San Salvador hotels and is connected to the bus system using Bus 34. Hotels here include Maria Jose Suites and Las Magnolias Hotel Boutique.

Budget travelers looking to find cheap hotels in San Salvador could look at La Almohada near Metrocentro Mall, which is close to public transport, or Hotel Oasis in neighboring Colonia San José, which is a little further out. Hotel Pasadena II in the Barrio Santa Lucía neighborhood is close to bus routes, with the Parada Tecnológica bus stop nearby. Business travelers can make use of the Crowne Plaza San Salvador-Conference Center near Colonia Escalon, which is close to the WTC III (World Trade Center) on 11 Calle Poniente Road, while romantic couples can try the Hotel Boutique San Benito – Zona Rosa.

El Boquerón National Park on the western side of the city is a very popular tourist destination because it sits atop the San Salvador volcano, which is right on the edge of the city. Even though eruptions and other seismic activity have the potential to bring significant damage to San Salvador, it is an icon of the city and even has TV and radio towers at its summit. You will need to get here either by guided tour or by renting a car, available through momondo. Centro Histórico de San Salvador is the old historic center of San Salvador and is a good place to see many attractions such as the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Theater, Calle Arce and Plaza Gerardo Barrios. Plaza Barrios is where you can connect to buses to the rest of San Salvador, including Bus 26 and 101. Bus 42 goes along Calle Arce from the cathedral.

San Salvador hotels at Zona Rosa in the Colonia San Benito neighborhood are close to the action in terms of nightlife and restaurants. Hotels here include Sheraton Presidente San Salvador Hotel and Clarion Suites Las Palmas. Oye Chico does casual Cuban-style food, while La Tour has been described as having sublime French cuisine. Cadejo Brewing Company is a top-rated pub and diner in the area. Estación CIFCO is a bus stop nearby on Alameda Manuel Enrique Araujo next to Hospital El Salvador. Bus 34 serves the Zona Rosa area from Terminal de Occidente. The Colonia CentroAmérica neighborhood near Metrocentro Mall is also a good place for eateries close to public transport. La Hola does Latin and Central American food and seafood, while Faisca do Brasil in the Intercontinental Hotel Metrocentro Mall is a Brazilian steakhouse that also does Latin food. The Santa Tecla neighborhood buzzes with life and good food. Try Hacienda Real, which is another Latin steakhouse, on Route 1. Bus 101 goes from Plaza Barrios in central San Salvador to Santa Tecla, but service here is limited at night.

Fiestas Agostinas in early August begins with a 4:00 am marching band and a parade, with food, sports and art exhibitions. Festivities begin at the Plaza Las Americas on Calle Arce (Bus 42). Balls of Fire in late August involves fire-throwing events and other activities in Nejapa, just north of the city. You will need a car to get there or take an organized tour.

The average length of stay in San Salvador is 17 nights.

A hotel room in San Salvador will generally set you back around C$ 187 per night. This figure is an average and prices will vary according to the facilities, location and room availability at your desired hotel.

Hotels in San Salvador are usually cheapest during the month of February. You can expect a price decrease of around 41% during this period.

Hotel rooms in San Salvador are generally cheapest on Saturday and more costly on Friday.

On average, a luxury San Salvador hotel costs C$ 196 per person, per night. This is a 26%% premium when compared to the average cost of a hotel in San Salvador (C$ 187 per person, per night).

While temperatures are typically very high in San Salvador during September, there is a higher chance for rainfall as the average for the month is about 320 mm. Taking into account the higher potential for rain in September, those staying at a hotel in San Salvador should plan to visit a popular indoor attraction such as La Gran Via Shopping Center.

The number of operators available for hotels in San Salvador is 316 as of September 2023.

Prices for hotels in San Salvador are refreshed on a daily basis.

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