Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

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Stay near popular Central Area attractions

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Salem Riverfront Park

8.6/10 (355 reviews)
After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Top hotels in Central Area

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
195 Commercial Street SE Salem OR
The price is 3.221.581 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
3.221.581 ₫
3.624.279 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews)
"The room was fine enough but damn, the ceiling must be paper thin between floors. We could hear every step from above. Sounded like an elephant up there. We got very little sleep."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se Salem OR
The price is 4.372.368 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
4.372.368 ₫
4.936.636 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Gorgeous! I would stay here again"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

The Grand Hotel - Salem
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is 3.042.806 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
3.042.806 ₫
3.362.066 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,113 reviews)
"Staff was amazing as well as the room. It was clean and very comfortable and nice to have a private porch as well."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.236.587 ₫ per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
3.236.587 ₫
3.654.161 ₫ total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,361 reviews)
"Everyone was pleasant and it was a great stay!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

The Hotel Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

3 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE Salem OR
The price is 2.616.953 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
2.616.953 ₫
2.944.072 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is 2.726.909 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
2.726.909 ₫
3.083.314 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"The breakfast being at the nearby Denny's was different. The voucher given was for either an egg breakfast or $10 off. I wish they had at least a pancake option since that's what many people get and Denny's features. Overall a great value and pleasant experience. Many nice amenities, including welcome ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.

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West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

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Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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Northeast Neighbors

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

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