What's the best hotel for families in Salem?

Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites is a top 3.5-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features an indoor pool and a restaurant. Other good options to stay with the kids include Stepping Stone Inn and The Salem Inn .

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Salem?

Expedia has 6 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Salem.

What's the weather like in Salem?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. The snowiest months in Salem are January, February, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of snowfall.

What's there to see and do with your family in Salem?

While you and your family are staying in Salem, you might want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Salem Witch Museum, Peabody Essex Museum, and Salem Willows Park. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area like The Freedom Trail, Boston Harbor, and TD Garden.

What's the best way for us to get around Salem?

Head over to Salem Station to catch metro. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Leslie's Retreat: Spacious home ideally located to everything

Salem, MA

4.9/5 Exceptional! (100 reviews)

Families like: Kitchen, playground, skiing nearby, extra beds/cribs

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"Great location. Plenty of room for all."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022

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Hawthorne Hotel

18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA, 01970

4.6/5 Exceptional! (997 reviews)

Families like: Bicycle rentals nearby, laundry

Travelers say...

"The Hawthorne is a great historic hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022

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Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites

225 Derby St, Salem, MA, 01970

4.4/5 Wonderful! (974 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, close to beach, bicycle rentals nearby, laundry

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"Professional front desk staff"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2022

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The Salem Inn

7 Summer St, Salem, MA, 01970

4.3/5 Excellent! (759 reviews)

"It's an urban location and we were able to park right in front of the property (probably lucky) but didn't need the use the car after that to get around."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2022

Clipper Ship Inn

40 Bridge Street, Salem, MA, 01970

3.9/5 Very Good! (983 reviews)

"Clean and comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022

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40-42 Dow Street, Salem, MA, 01970

3.9/5 Good! (32 reviews)

"Cute space. Neighborhood was LOUD all night long. Walkable to Salem downtown and waterfront."

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2021

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Frequently asked questions

You might want to consider the historic destination of Salem if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The museums, walking trails, and local tours are just a few things that make this an attractive vacation spot for families. Take to the air and fly into Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal), which is the closest airport, or Logan International Airport (BOS), which is located 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from the city center.

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Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill
5/5 Excellent
"It is a very good location because you have the option to take 3 subway lines. Red, Green and Blue station lines are all walk-able. Wholefoods, CVS, Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks are downstairs."
A verified traveler stayed at Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill
Posted 17 hours ago
Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill
Copley Square Hotel
5/5 Excellent
"Great!"
A verified traveler stayed at Copley Square Hotel
Posted 18 hours ago
Copley Square Hotel
The Westin Boston Seaport District
5/5 Excellent
"Excellent experience. Wonderful location for accessing tourist attractions, very comfortable beds, and delicious in-hotel restaurants. We were provided with a $25 voucher for the 3 in-hotel restaurants/Starbucks for each day. "
A verified traveler stayed at The Westin Boston Seaport District
Posted 22 hours ago
The Westin Boston Seaport District
The Salem Inn
5/5 Excellent
"It's an urban location and we were able to park right in front of the property (probably lucky) but didn't need the use the car after that to get around."
A verified traveler stayed at The Salem Inn
Posted 1 day ago
The Salem Inn
Hilton Boston/Woburn
5/5 Excellent
"Really cool property with a glass dome over the pool, our room had a balcony overlooking the pool which was nice. "
A verified traveler stayed at Hilton Boston/Woburn
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Boston/Woburn
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
5/5 Excellent
"Very nice, Location 👍"
A verified traveler stayed at Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Posted 2 days ago
Sheraton Boston, a Marriott Hotel
Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
5/5 Excellent
"The front desk attendant was very hospitable and the singing shuttle driver was a hoot."
A verified traveler from WICHITA stayed at Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
Posted 2 days ago
Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
5/5 Excellent
"My family has stayed here for the second time. During the first the hotel atrium was under renovation, and even then the staff and rooms were good with pleasant views of the city. The finished atrium is nice. The only suggestion would be to fill the black stone balcony boxes with plants."
A verified traveler stayed at Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Boston Park Plaza
5/5 Excellent
"Location, location. So close to town green, freedom trail, Chinatown, and shopping centers. "
A verified traveler stayed at Boston Park Plaza
Posted 3 days ago
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