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A modern outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a pergola with string lights.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining table.

A modern cafeteria with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with food items, and a refrigerator.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings, sun loungers, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Francisco

P6,617

P7,444 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

2. Everhome Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 2.7 km from Willamette University

Jennifer

P8,007

P9,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, a wooden wall with leaf decorations, a large chandelier, and a staircase with patterned carpet.

A modern living room with two white sofas, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a wall with green moss art.

A lobby with a staircase, two grey armchairs, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Western Plus hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a well-lit entrance.

3. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Southeast Salem, 3.1 km from Willamette University

Charles

P6,327

P7,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel with a prominent neon sign, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, a bench, and a weightlifting station.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by potted plants.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Southeast Salem, 3.1 km from Willamette University

Keith

P6,360

P7,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.

A spacious hall with rows of chairs and tables, large windows, and a wooden ceiling.

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with pink roses.

A modern building with a glass facade and a metal roof structure.

5. The Grand Hotel - Salem

Central Area, 0.8 km from Willamette University

P10,571

P11,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and a large TV.

A modern restaurant interior with wooden shelves, a cushioned bench, and wooden tables.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen area.

A bar area with multiple stools and shelves stocked with bottles.

6. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Central Area, 1 km from Willamette University

Grace

P7,155

P8,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a chair.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a stair climber. There is a window with curtains, a radiator, and framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel corridor with patterned carpet, doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A reception area with a counter, framed posters, a flat-screen TV, a couch, and a small table with a plant.

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Southeast Salem, 1.7 km from Willamette University

Susan

P4,679

P5,264 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a chair.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a vase with red flowers, and a window with a view of trees.

A Knights Inn with a parking lot and a building with green shutters.

A living area with a sofa, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

8. Knights Inn Salem

Northeast Neighbors, 0.7 km from Willamette University

keven

P5,139

P5,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a car parked in front, and a sign reading "The Independence A Trace Hotel".

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bicycle.

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

A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and pendant lighting.

9. The Independence

15.2 km from Willamette University

Norma

P10,959

P12,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A modern desk with a lamp, a chair, and a blackboard on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted decorative piece, and a refrigerated display case with snacks.

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

7.9 km from Willamette University

Steven

P8,382

P9,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large, two-story building with a stone facade and a sign that reads "Cheesehead Inn."

A cozy room with a stone floor, a plush pink sofa, and a white shelving unit filled with various items.

A stone fireplace with a glass door, a wooden bench, and leather sofas in a room.

A couple seated at a table with a fireplace in the background, a sign reading "DREAM" above it, and a plate of food on the table.

11. Oregon Garden Resort

19.8 km from Willamette University

Brian

P6,131

P6,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast counter with a sign that reads "GOOD MORNING" and a display case with pastries.

A reception desk with a modern design, a blue geometric wall art piece, and a visible refrigerator in the background.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, a flat-screen TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of buildings and trees.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

8.7 km from Willamette University

Laura

P7,444

P8,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A wooden interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a brick wall.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, wooden flooring, a blue sofa, and yellow tables.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a tray, and framed pictures on the wall.

13. Comfort Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.3 km from Willamette University

Teri

P6,641

P7,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, lounge chairs, and a tiled floor.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a selection of bottles.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a kitchenette, and a large window.

14. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

7.2 km from Willamette University

Amanda

P7,386

P7,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

A serene campus pond with a building in the background.

A spacious room with a patterned carpet, a dining table with chairs, a television, and a kitchenette area.

A hotel room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, a kitchen area, and a bathroom.

15. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

North Lancaster, 3.4 km from Willamette University

Sherry

P6,318

P7,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Hotel Salem."

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a changing room, and a sign indicating no diving.

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee machine, fruit bowl, and seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

16. The Hotel Salem

Morningside, 4.9 km from Willamette University

Darryl P

P7,825

P8,835 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern lobby with a seating area, a refreshment bar, and a large poster of a cityscape.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, dumbbells, and a bench.

A modern dining area with a fireplace, a mounted television, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Willamette University

Tyler

P6,327

P7,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A backyard with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, and a grill.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a fireplace.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, a central seating area with round tables, and a view of the building's exterior through large windows.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, wooden bench, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.4 km from Willamette University

John

P8,377

P9,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A DoubleTree by Hilton hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a parking lot with handicapped spaces.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

North East Salem, 3.4 km from Willamette University

Melissa

P6,550

P7,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, and a sink. There are two paintings on the wall.

A room with two armchairs, a small table, and a dining table with chairs. There are potted plants and a chandelier.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Shilo Inn Suites' and the number 3304.

A modern waiting area with a chandelier, seating, a dining table, and a large plant.

20. Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

North East Salem, 3.3 km from Willamette University

Sukhjit

P5,583

P6,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Willamette University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem	9.6 Exceptional 397 reviews	View
Everhome Suites Salem	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Grand Hotel - Salem	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Willamette University Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Stayed one night, pleasant."

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

8/10 Good

"Front desk lady at check in was super great and very accommodating. Motel was under construction on 2 of the 3 floors. It’s going to be nice when it is complete. Motel is located well for access to freeway and restaurant maze. I will def stay there again without second thoughts as long as the cost is manageable"

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

10/10 Excellent

"Always awesome!"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

8/10 Good

"One dryer didn't work of 3. I had to wait a while for another guest to finish his clothes Otherwise it was comfortable? Well-located and they had Campari at the bar."

Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

8/10 Good

"Good for short stay"

Other attractions near Willamette University

A modern sculpture in a garden with a white building and a statue in the background.

Oregon State Capitol

8.4/10 (285 reviews)

Watch legislative sessions, learn about key moments in Oregon’s history and admire the art deco architecture of one of the most recognizable buildings in the state.

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A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and purple flowering trees.

Bush House Museum

Step back in time at this original late-19th-century farmstead and art gallery to discover Oregon’s pioneering history and the legacy of one of its founding families.

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An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls, displaying various paintings.

Bush Barn Art Center

A treasure trove of regional arts and crafts is showcased at this exciting and educational contemporary art center, located on a heritage Oregon farmstead.

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Willamette Heritage Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Willamette Heritage Center during your trip to Salem.

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The Hallie Ford Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at The Hallie Ford Museum of Art during your trip to Salem.

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Salem First United Methodist Church

Salem First United Methodist Church is just one of the places to see in Salem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Elsinore Theater

8.2/10 (82 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Elsinore Theater, a storied theater in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Historic Deepwood Estate

5.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Historic Deepwood Estate during your travels to Salem. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Willamette University?

Willamette University is located in a historic area of Salem known for its picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 63 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Willamette University?

The Grand Hotel - Salem is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Willamette University. Another good choice is Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Willamette University?

Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Willamette University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Willamette University, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Willamette University.

What can I see and do near Willamette University?

Bush House Museum, Willamette Heritage Center, and Historic Deepwood Estate feature captivating exhibits. You can catch a show at Elsinore Theater, L. B. Day Amphitheater, and Capitol City Theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Bush's Pasture Park, Salem Riverfront Park, or Minto-Brown Island Park.

How can I get to Willamette University?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Salem Station. There may not be many public transit stops near Willamette University so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Willamette University hotels

1. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

2. Everhome Suites Salem

3. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

5. The Grand Hotel - Salem

6. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

8. Knights Inn Salem

9. The Independence

10. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

11. Oregon Garden Resort

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

13. Comfort Suites Salem

14. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

15. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

16. The Hotel Salem

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

20. Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

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Top Willamette University Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

Other attractions near Willamette University

Oregon State Capitol

Bush House Museum

Bush Barn Art Center

Willamette Heritage Center

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art

Salem First United Methodist Church

Elsinore Theater

Historic Deepwood Estate

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