Raleigh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with tall buildings, a mix of modern and older architecture, and a clear sky.
A cityscape with a golf course, a statue, a building with a clock tower, and a modern glass building.
A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a prominent skyscraper, and autumn-colored trees.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a parking lot.
A nighttime cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers and a train station.

Where to stay in Raleigh

Find the best Raleigh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city street lined with tall buildings, including a prominent glass skyscraper and a historic building with a clock tower.
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Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums are top sights worth seeing.

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North Hills

North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Regal North Hills while in the area.

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Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Open Photo by Martin Humpherson

American Tobacco District

If you're spending some time in American Tobacco District, American Tobacco Campus and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Cary

If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
The price is 4.135.373 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
4.135.373 ₫
4.683.273 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,024 reviews)
"The check-in was easy and courteous. We were given a free breakfast for one day. Great meal with ample portions. Parking was free on Saturday and Sunday across the street in a parking garage, but would be pricey for non-weekend stays. Some of the furnishings in the room need upgrading."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is 2.992.317 ₫ per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
2.992.317 ₫
3.388.799 ₫ total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very good! (1,887 reviews)
"Rude front desk on wednesday july 15 12 45 pm the guy at front desk is very rude nasty attitude"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
The price is 3.124.107 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
3.124.107 ₫
3.538.117 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,279 reviews)
"it was a perfect 1 night stay before our flight. Great Location The room was comfortable and the front desk staff was very pleasant and helpful."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
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stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

2.5 out of 5
1009 Lower Shiloh Way Morrisville NC
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Brier Creek Commons ...
8.2/10 Very good! (166 reviews)
"We literally walked into the room, walked back out and demanded a refund. Which was granted. The room was in bad condition, it was pretty ran down, hair everywhere, stains on the walls, the blinds were chewed up obviously by a pet. This hotel was very impoverished. You can hear other guest TV and ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

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Landing Apartments - Chapel Hill, NC

Landing Apartments - Chapel Hill, NC

3.5 out of 5
1301 Fordham Blvd. Chapel Hill NC
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Chapel Hill. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Streets at Southpoint Mall and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"There is no one onsite to help with any issues. Their response was someone will get back to you with 1-3 days which clearly isn’t helpful."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Landing Apartments - Chapel Hill, NC
Forge at Raleigh Iron Works

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works

2.5 out of 5
2221 Iron Works Dr Raleigh NC
Stay at this apartment in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Crabtree Valley Mall and Coastal Credit Union Music ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"This place was great! I was surprised when I walked in and the floors were concrete, but that actually added to the "industrial" feel of this place. The host was very responsive when I had questions about the key, and gave me some tips on how to make things more efficient for my and my guest. There ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works
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Stay near popular Raleigh attractions

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Duke University

9.2/10 (2,688 reviews)
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
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