The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in San Salvador

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to San Salvador

If it's your first trip to San Salvador, El Salvador for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to San Salvador. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in San Salvador. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in San Salvador for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited San Salvador beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in San Salvador for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Barcelo San Salvador

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to San Salvador
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Boulevard del Hipódromo, Avda. Las Magnolias, Colonia San Benito, Barcelo San Salvador has great rooms from $95 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, child care, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


Holiday Inn San Salvador

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Holiday Inn San Salvador which has nice rooms starting at $94. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Ubr. Y Blvd Santa Elena. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, laundry services, city views, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Crowne Plaza San Salvador

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Crowne Plaza San Salvador to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $115. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 89 Ave. Nte Y Calle Poniente. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, mountain views, laundry services, city views, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.2 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop


Morrison Hotel de la Escalon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $73 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to San Salvador
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $73, Morrison Hotel de la Escalon, at Calle Nueva 1 # 3889, Col. Escalón provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views. It's located just 3.3 km from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Plus Hotel Terraza

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip

Best Western Plus Hotel Terraza has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $77 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 85 Avenida Sur y Calle Padres Aguilar. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, breakfast, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Real Intercontinental San Salvador

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in San Salvador
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Real Intercontinental San Salvador is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $120, and it's located at Bulevard Los Heroes. We also love the rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sheraton Presidente San Salvador

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $129 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers

A cool place is Sheraton Presidente San Salvador because it has great rooms that start at $129. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Ave. La Revolucion Col. San Benito. Only 4.6 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and a spa and wellness center at this convenient hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Plaza Hotel and Suites San Salvador

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to San Salvador

Plaza Hotel and Suites San Salvador offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $82 (before taxes). It's located at 87 Ave. Norte Colonia Escalon and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, child care, laundry services, laundry facilities, and a multi-lingual staff which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.3 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service


Suites las Palmas Hotel & Apartments

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $82 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at Zona Rosa, colonia San Benito, Suites las Palmas Hotel & Apartments has great rooms from $82 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, free parking, laundry facilities, a tour desk, and a multi-lingual staff which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 4.3 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Arbol de Suenos

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $53 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Hotel Arbol de Suenos which has nice rooms starting at $53. Offering room service, a restaurant, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 89 Avenida Norte 719, Colonia Escalón. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, kids meals, and an indoor play area. It's located just 4.3 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in San Salvador, make sure you also see Best Cheap Hotels in San Salvador, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in San Salvador, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in San Salvador, Best Hotels for One Week in San Salvador, Best Hotels for One Night in San Salvador, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in San Salvador, or Best Business Hotels in San Salvador.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in San Salvador?

San Salvador Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$73

After analyzing 30 first time trip hotels in San Salvador, El Salvador, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $73. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in San Salvador.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $120
  • 4-star hotels: $113
  • 3-star hotels: $67
  • 2-star hotels: $65


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