Raleigh Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline on a sunny day.
Aerial view of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline on a sunny day.
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Panoramic View of Downtown Raleigh During Early Sunrise

Where to stay in Raleigh

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Downtown Raleigh

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

Downtown Raleigh
North Hills Raleigh North Carolina

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.

North Hills
There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too

Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

Southwest Raleigh
View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.

Downtown Durham

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

Downtown Durham
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Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

Midtown Raleigh
We got ice over the weekend making these puffy robins stand out against the frozen branches.

North Raleigh

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.

North Raleigh
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is 2.622.869 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
2.622.869 ₫
2.970.398 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,788 reviews)
The front desk staff...both check in and out were friendly, kind and helpful.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

3 out of 5
2610 Westinghouse Blvd Raleigh NC
The price is 3.288.974 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
3.288.974 ₫
3.724.764 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,251 reviews)
Staff was friendly and professional hotel was clean and quiet breakfast was good

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

3 out of 5
1001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is 2.171.008 ₫ per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
2.171.008 ₫
2.458.667 ₫ total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,609 reviews)
Everything about our stay was amazing! Prompt airport shuttle, friendly staff, clean room, excellent breakfast...I could go on and on! The only bad part was that we couldn't stay more than one night. Thank you to all!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 fitness centre. Popular attractions Topgolf Durham and Wake Competition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
The Good....large room, great price, friendly staff and comfy bed. The BAD....Virtual key app wasn't working, room was or is still undergoing renovation because there was a 1/4 inch of drywall dust (took picture to document), hairs in the sink and shower, toilet wasn't flushed by worker or cleaner, ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP
Kasa Village District Raleigh

Kasa Village District Raleigh

4 out of 5
2128 Clark Ave Raleigh NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Lenovo Center ...
8/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
clean room, modern, unique, great location

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Kasa Village District Raleigh
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
The rooms were spotless and clean. It came with amenities that were greatly appreciated. Not to mention the entire hotel room in general was great. Checking in and out was also super easy.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Raleigh

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

You will need a car to travel around Raleigh!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Only stayed one night so never got to see

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