How to Find Cheap Hotels in San Salvador, El Salvador. San Salvador, El Salvador is surrounded by beautiful views capped off by the San Salvador volcano that looms over the city. The volcano had so much seismic activity in the past that the original inhabitants call the area "'Valley of the Hammocks." While beautiful Spanish architecture dating back hundreds of years can be found in the historical areas of the city, San Salvador is perhaps the most modern city in Central America.
Fit in with the locals by wearing jeans and a t-shirt during the day. You may want a light rain jacket for possible evenings showers.
Learn some common phrases in Spanish to help you with your trip to San Salvador. Most hotels are staffed with bilingual people.
Negotiate your cab fare before you get in the cab. The good news is taxis are cheap. Most will take you where you need to go for under $5.
Book your flight to San Salvador's nearest airport, Comalapa Airport (SAL). It's located 45 minutes away.
Jump in a cab for your trip from the airport to the city. It'll cost you about $20.
To book accommodations, contact Corporacion Salvadoreña de Turismo at 011 (+503) 243 7835 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
Stay in 3-star San Salvador accommodations. These cost about $60 or $70 a night.
Relax in 2-star hotels in San Salvador. These accommodations cost between $45 and $60 per night.
Book a budget hotel for a cheap stay. Prices run between $20 and $30 per night.
Arrange to stay in a hostel for the cheapest rates in San Salvador. Beds cost as little as $10 per night.
See a movie in Spanish at the Cinemark, Multicinema or Cinepolis.
Take the kids to the largest toy store in Central America at Jugueton San Salvador.
Shop until you drop at the many modern malls and shops in the city such as Las Fuentes, Galerias, El Paseo and others. You can even find the latest New York fashions for reasonable prices in some of the malls.
Purchase local arts, crafts and other handmade goods at the llopango markets located east of the city.
Dance the night away at one of the many clubs located throughout the city in areas such as Las Terrazas (multiplaza), La Gran Via and Zona Rosa.
