The Parador Hotel in Salamanca - Parador de Salamanca
The Parador de Salamanca is situated close to the historical and cultural centre of the city of Salamanca. It can be found on a small hill and guests will be able to enjoy fantastic views of the city and the cathedral. The four star hotel is also near the Tormes river and many of the city’s highlights.
A modern and contemporary style can be found both on the inside and outside of this hotel. Just a few minutes away you will find the Plaza Mayor, the cathedral, the Casa de las Conchas and other historical sights. Alba de tormes is 20 km away, the Bejar Mountains 70 km and La peña de Francia 80 km.
Rooms at the Parador de Salamanca are spacious and decorated with warm and friendly colours. 67 rooms with twin bed, 22 rooms with double bed, two duplexes and five suites are featured and fully equipped with a wide range of amenities and facilities.
Like all Parador hotels, the Parador de Salamanca offers fresh local cuisine such as Iberian sausages, macaroons, Hinojosa cheese or hornazo which is bread filled with meat. A welcoming bar is open throughout the day and in the evening.
Within the hotel grounds guests will find a tennis court, lush subtropical gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, a playground for children and a private garage. A sauna, gymnasium and a Turkish bath are available for your health and well being. Nearby activities include golfing, hiking, trekking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and bungee jumping.
Parador de Salamanca Additional Information
Facilities:
Restaurant, bar, air-conditioned common rooms, conference rooms, 24-hours reception, currency exchange service, shop, gardens, swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, tennis court.
Hotel Class:
Four Stars
History:
Modern building with views of the Monumental Quarter of Salamanca, an open-air museum, in which the towers of the cathedral stand out. The Parador rises up on the left bank of the river Tormes, on a hillock opposite the monumental centre of the city.
Internet Access:
Internet access available.
Parking:
Free car park area and garage available.
Best For:
Heritage, golf, city and business.
Rooms:
66 twin bedrooms, 37 doubles and 7 rooms with sitting room included. Facilities include complete bathroom, mini bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box, direct dial telephone, air-conditioning and central heating.
Disabled Access:
Disabled guests have access throughout all communal areas of the hotel.
Salamanca Activities & Attractions
Places of Interest:
Salamanca: Plaza Mayor, University, Cathedrals, ‘Casa de las Conchas’ (House of the Shells). Alba de Tormes, 20 km. Béjar Mountains, 70 km. La Peña de Francia, 85 km. Valley of Las Batuecas, La Alberca.
Festivals:
San Juan de Sahagún, 12th June. Virgen de la Vega, 8 September. ‘Lunes de Aguas’, Monday after Easter.
Activities:
Big game hunting, bullfights with young bulls, bungee jumping, fishing, folf, horse riding routes, hunting, swimming, tennis, trekking.
Parador de Salamanca Location
How to get there:
Located to the south of the city, at a privileged panoramic viewpoint from which can be made out the monumental silhouette. >From Zamora go towards Béjar and Portugal, and from Madrid take the N-VI to Sanchidrián and Salamanca. The Parador is on the left, before entering the city.
