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The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem
3.5 star property
Central Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome hotel."
United States
Robert
The price is P9,665
P10,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
The Grand Hotel - Salem

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
3.5 star property
Central Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (492 reviews)
"We love this place, it has become the only place we stay when visiting friends in Salem"
United States
Nathalie
The price is P10,798
P12,148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Best Western Woodburn

Best Western Woodburn
2.5 star property
26.6 km from Central Area
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel is next to the freeway. Our room is next to the elevator"
Canada
JUN
The price is P7,780
P8,687 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Best Western Woodburn

Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel
3.0 star property
6.7 km from Central Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (982 reviews)
"Friendly and kind staff, great breakfast and love the spacious room !"
United States
Angelica
The price is P8,704
P9,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem
3.0 star property
Morningside, 5.4 km from Central Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,265 reviews)
"Nice hotel with lots around! Places to eat, shopping for necessities. Very clean, spacious room, great breakfast!!!"
United States
Maria
The price is P8,151
P9,203 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
The Hotel Salem

Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort
3.0 star property
19.9 km from Central Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,015 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds and spacious room and friendly staff"
United States
Mike
The price is P7,703
P8,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Oregon Garden Resort

Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn

Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn
2.0 star property
26.4 km from Central Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean room, breakfast wasn't much for options . Nice location"
United States
Brian
The price is P5,425
P5,995 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
2.5 star property
Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff!"
United States
Maria
The price is P6,807
P7,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
3.0 star property
Southeast Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (956 reviews)
"The staff was delightful and the room was clean and spacious, and the bed was comfortable. No complaints!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is P7,331
P8,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
2.0 star property
Southeast Salem, 2.3 km from Central Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room, good bed."
United States
David
The price is P5,373
P6,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Central Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (922 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to shopping and restaurants, felt very safe, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!"
United States
Dulce
The price is P9,239
P9,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity

Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity
2.5 star property
23.1 km from Central Area
6.6 out of 10, (949 reviews)
"I had a great stay."
United States
Mackenzie
The price is P6,564
P7,122 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity

Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center
2.0 star property
Northgate, 3.7 km from Central Area
7.0 out of 10, Good, (948 reviews)
"For a low priced hotel, it was much better than I’d expected."
United States
Angie
The price is P4,801
P5,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR
2.5 star property
Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"It was a very clean room and the breakfast was great."
United States
Julie
The price is P9,121
P10,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Silverton Inn & Suites

Silverton Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
21 km from Central Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (403 reviews)
"We had family business in Silverton and this place was great location downtown and close to everything."
United States
Amy
The price is P10,273
P11,716 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Silverton Inn & Suites

Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville

Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville
2.5 star property
30.9 km from Central Area
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very relaxing place loved how they had the indoor pool and indoor jacuzzi, will definitely come back"
United States
Martha
The price is P7,659
P8,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville

Comfort Inn & Suites McMinnville Wine Country

Comfort Inn & Suites McMinnville Wine Country
2.5 star property
30.7 km from Central Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice facility in a nice area just a few miles from downtown McMinnville."
United States
Tammy
The price is P9,361
P10,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Comfort Inn & Suites McMinnville Wine Country

Riverside Inn Dallas

Riverside Inn Dallas
2.0 star property
22.2 km from Central Area
6.4 out of 10, (402 reviews)
"This is a throwback to the 1980s hotel, physical key, older hotel, and it doesn't look like much from the outside. But the room and bed was clean and super comfy and everything was very nice inside the room. Not fancy, but a great place to stay the night for OSU graduation."
United States
Edward
The price is P5,166
P5,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Riverside Inn Dallas

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
3.0 star property
26.4 km from Central Area
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was nice, breakfast was good."
United States
Melissa
The price is P7,160
P7,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

Rodeway Inn Salem Northgate

Rodeway Inn Salem Northgate
2.0 star property
Northgate, 6.1 km from Central Area
6.0 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly staff, loved the shower!"
United States
Michael
The price is P5,166
P5,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Rodeway Inn Salem Northgate
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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

South Central

While visiting South Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bush House Museum and Historic Deepwood Estate.

Southeast Salem

While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Honeywood Winery and Wunderland.

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Salem Armory Auditorium.

North East Salem

Though North East Salem might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Area?
Travelers to the Central Area neighborhood in Salem will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Central Area travel tips? Be sure to check out Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite place to stay in Central Area?
Based on our traveler data, The Grand Hotel - Salem is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Area. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Salem Riverfront Park, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the area is Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Central Area?
Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations in Central Area to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Salem area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Central Area.
What are the top things to see and do in Central Area?
Central Area's sights and attractions like Elsinore Theater, Capitol City Theater, and Willamette Heritage Center offer insight into the local culture. Oregon State Capitol and Salem Riverfront Carousel are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Central Area include The Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Regal Cinebarre Movieland, and State Capitol State Park. When you're sightseeing in Salem, A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village and Saturday Market are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Central Area and the greater Salem area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Salem Station.

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