Central Area

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 savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

P18,130
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

P770
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Willamette Valley vineyard

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

P62,395
per traveler
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

P11,169
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

P6,189
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

P14,317
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
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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 P7,155 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
P7,155
P8,049 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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 P10,571 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P10,571
P11,936 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
The Grand Hotel - Salem
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is P6,131 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
P6,131
P6,774 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
Oregon Garden Resort
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 P6,327 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P6,327
P7,118 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,327 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
P6,327
P7,154 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Stayed one night, pleasant."

Reviewed on Oct 2, 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR
The price is P7,825 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P7,825
P8,835 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
The Hotel Salem
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Where to stay in Central Area

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

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

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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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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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Photo by Frank Miller/Travel Salem
Open Photo by Frank Miller/Travel Salem

South Central

While visiting South Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bush House Museum and Soap box derby.

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Photo by Christian Canterbury
Open Photo by Christian Canterbury

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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