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An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern interior with wooden shelves, a red booth seating area, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a leather sofa, green chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two wall-mounted lamps.

1. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 2.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Candun

P9,446

P10,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lounge area with curved black seating, a central tree, and a city view through large windows.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a central brick fireplace.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, string lights, and a city view.

A modern lounge with large windows, comfortable seating, and a city view.

2. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 2.8 km from Free Expression Tunnel

aloria

P9,375

P10,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the city.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a city view.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including sofas and chairs, and two street lamps.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 3.1 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Corey

P12,161

P13,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

A modern restaurant with round tables and cushioned seating, large windows with a city view, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

4. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh, 3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Marian

P13,245

P15,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A restaurant with wooden walls and tables set for dining.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large pillars, and a modern ceiling design.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

5. Raleigh Marriott City Center

Downtown Raleigh, 3.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

brandon wade

P11,620

P13,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern interior with a long bar area, seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A nighttime view of a restaurant with outdoor seating, a visible street, and a city skyline in the background.

6. The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Southwest Raleigh, 2.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Ferdinand

P13,620

P15,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with a round fire pit table surrounded by cushioned sofas and chairs, set against a backdrop of trees.

A long, narrow hallway with patterned carpet, modern lighting fixtures, and abstract wall art.

A modern living room with a fireplace, dark wood furniture, and a stone accent wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a stone accent wall.

7. The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

Southwest Raleigh, 2.5 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Donna

P9,506

P10,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent rooftop sign and a ground-level entrance with a covered area.

A modern lounge area with bar seating, comfortable sofas, and hanging pendant lights.

8. Aloft by Marriott Raleigh

University Park, 0.7 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Elizabeth

P11,189

P12,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bar area with stools.

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fireplace, and a city view at dusk.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and a contemporary ceiling design.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

9. AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Glenwood South, 2.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Kevin

P13,162

P14,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with a curved black hammock chair, a dining table, and chairs. A large tree is visible in the center, surrounded by a circular light fixture.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a city view through large windows.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 2.8 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Hannah

P11,732

P13,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a large rug.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and brick walls.

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, dark wooden furniture, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

Glenwood South, 2.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Justin

P8,658

P9,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and hanging lights.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, brick walls, and multiple seating areas.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Sheraton sign, a courtyard with seating, and a modern building adjacent to it.

12. Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Markivus

P9,506

P10,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

A kitchen counter with a blender, a cutting board with fruit, a bowl of strawberries, a glass, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, a bar counter with stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window and a wall with a textured design.

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Southwest Raleigh, 4.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Timothy

P7,622

P8,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A two-story house with a front porch, a central staircase, and a brick foundation.

A modern kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bright, modern interior with white chairs, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a dining area in the background.

14. Guest House Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh, 3.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Alan

P11,667

P13,213 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern reception area with a wooden counter, a large wall with text, and a vending machine.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, seating, and chairs.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of a landscaped area, surrounded by chairs and a lifeguard stand.

15. Springhill Suites By Marriott Raleigh Garner

Southeast Raleigh, 10.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Sandra

P9,502

P10,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern bar area with a rustic ceiling, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 6.3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Renee

P9,682

P10,965 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A buffet area with various food options, a coffee station, and a glass partition.

A modern lobby with leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a central light fixture.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

A spacious living area with a modern chandelier, a stone accent wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

6.3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Isaiah

P9,170

P10,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio with a brick fire pit, seating, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A breakfast area with a counter, stools, and a display of food items.

A modern lounge area with seating options including sofas, chairs, and hanging chairs.

18. Tru By Hilton Raleigh Garner

12 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Vanessa

P6,352

P7,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lobby with a green arch, seating area, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a central water feature, seating areas, and a modern ceiling design.

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, yellow and gray patterned sofas, a round table, and string lights.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Jesus

P7,937

P8,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a view of a sunset over a forested area.

A lobby with a central round table surrounded by armchairs, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement.

A spacious living room with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a central table with lamps.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a decorative glass sculpture, and a fireplace in the background.

20. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

9.8 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Ben

P23,381

P26,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Free Expression Tunnel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Longleaf Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,164 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 449 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 773 reviews	View
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station	9.4 Exceptional 1,128 reviews	View
Raleigh Marriott City Center	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Free Expression Tunnel Hotel Reviews

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

10/10 Excellent

"Comfy beds, clean and well maintained rooms, staff was friendly. Good area."

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

"Well located, if you need to visit anywhere on the NCSU campus. Walking around the fence and through the parking lot a couple, then south a couple of blocks gives you access to Wolfline route 60. The West side stop goes toward main campus and Dan Allen drive, and it's free. It was nice stretching my legs, and getting where I needed to go without needing to drive and park. The hotel itself is clean and the room was comfortable. The carpet did look old, and things could've been brightened up a little, but overall it was great."

Kasa Village District Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful location! Amazing apartment. Felt like home!"

Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Just and excellent experience all around"

The Longleaf Hotel

8/10 Good

"I would give excellent if breakfast is provided, even though coffee and some pastries were there morning time."

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent service, rooms were clean and felt new."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful friendly staff, rooms were clean, comfortable and well maintained. Kitchen was decently equipped."

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and welcoming. I love the location close to restaurant and entertainment. Highly recommended"

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

8/10 Good

"My check in staff was absolutely amazing very helpful and attentive my overall staff experience was good. My room was great very clean and comfortable."

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William Neal Reynolds Coliseum

Catch an event at William Neal Reynolds Coliseum during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Raleigh Little Theater

8.6/10 (16 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Raleigh Little Theater on your trip to Raleigh. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene.

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WRAL Azalea Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at WRAL Azalea Gardens, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Raleigh Rose Garden

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Raleigh Rose Garden, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Theatre in the Park

You can make plans for a show at Theatre in the Park during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices.

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Pullen Park

8.6/10 (33 reviews)

Pullen Park is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Gregg Museum of Art & Design

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gregg Museum of Art & Design in Raleigh.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Free Expression Tunnel?

Free Expression Tunnel is located in Raleigh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 41 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Free Expression Tunnel?

Aloft by Marriott Raleigh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Free Expression Tunnel. Another good choice is Kasa Village District Raleigh, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Free Expression Tunnel?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Free Expression Tunnel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Free Expression Tunnel, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Free Expression Tunnel.

What can I see and do near Free Expression Tunnel?

Study the collections at CAM Raleigh, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, or North Carolina Museum of Art. Raleigh Little Theater, Joel Lane Museum House, and North Carolina Executive Mansion are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Red Hat Amphitheater, North Carolina Theatre, and Burning Coal Theatre.

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Our top choices for Free Expression Tunnel hotels

1. The Longleaf Hotel

2. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

4. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

5. Raleigh Marriott City Center

6. The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

7. The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

8. Aloft by Marriott Raleigh

9. AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

12. Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

13. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

14. Guest House Raleigh

15. Springhill Suites By Marriott Raleigh Garner

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

18. Tru By Hilton Raleigh Garner

19. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

20. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

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Top Free Expression Tunnel Hotel Reviews

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Kasa Village District Raleigh

Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

The Longleaf Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

Other attractions near Free Expression Tunnel

Village District

William Neal Reynolds Coliseum

Raleigh Little Theater

WRAL Azalea Gardens

Raleigh Rose Garden

Theatre in the Park

Pullen Park

Gregg Museum of Art & Design

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