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1. The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem
3.5 star property
Central Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Love staying downtown!"
United States
Alfredo
The price is NT$5,378
NT$6,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Grand Hotel - Salem
Meeting facility

2. 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, (543 reviews)
"The hotel is newer and very updated. One of the nices hotels in Salem. The location is great. Walkable to all downtown eateries. We dropped off our daughter for school at Willamette and it was a 5 min drive or 15 walk go her school. Will be returning!"
United States
Manuela
The price is NT$3,650
NT$4,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Lobby

3. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great budget place to stay"
United States
Maylien
The price is NT$3,752
NT$4,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Lobby

4. 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, (1,068 reviews)
"Room was clean, breakfast was great!"
United States
Tyler
The price is NT$3,347
NT$3,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free)

5. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
2.0 star property
Southeast Salem, 2.3 km from Central Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice restaurant, very lovely grounds. Good location"
United States
Susan
The price is NT$2,327
NT$2,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Free daily continental breakfast

6. 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, (980 reviews)
"Love staying here. Everything is so close by and the staff is amazing!"
United States
Laura
The price is NT$4,255
NT$4,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG
Exterior

7. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Highly recommend."
United States
john
The price is NT$3,627
NT$4,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR
Garden

8. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Love this hotel, have stayed a few times. Staff is friendly and helpful, hotel is clean, pool is great and conveniently located."
United States
Desaree
The price is NT$3,888
NT$4,180 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel
Front of property

9. The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem
3.0 star property
Morningside, 5.4 km from Central Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,365 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great parking ,safe"
United States
Marilyn P
The price is NT$3,981
NT$4,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
The Hotel Salem
Exterior

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem
3.0 star property
Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (393 reviews)
"The staff was great here!"
United States
Jaylen
The price is NT$3,366
NT$3,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem
Indoor pool, open 5:00 AM to midnight, sun loungers

11. Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem
2.5 star property
Southeast Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,350 reviews)
"It’s beautiful, the breakfast is excellent, and the staff is fantastic."
United States
Elvia
The price is NT$3,492
NT$3,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Comfort Suites Salem
Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

12. Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center
2.0 star property
Northgate, 3.7 km from Central Area
7.2 out of 10, Good, (993 reviews)
"Good place to stay, but the walls were very thin to the parking lot."
United States
Scott
The price is NT$2,350
NT$2,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center
Exterior

13. Everhome Suites Salem

Everhome Suites Salem
2.5 star property
Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Central Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Nice hotel, Very clean and spacious!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is NT$4,073
NT$4,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Everhome Suites Salem
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem
2.5 star property
North East Salem, 3.3 km from Central Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very good hotel, I like it."
United States
Sukhjit
The price is NT$2,834
NT$3,204 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Shilo Inn Suites - Salem
Down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

15. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

Holiday Inn Salem by IHG
3.0 star property
North Lancaster, 3.4 km from Central Area
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The waitresses in the restaurant were so nice."
United States
Sherry
The price is NT$3,334
NT$3,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Holiday Inn Salem by IHG
View from property

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

Residence Inn by Marriott Salem
3.0 star property
Southeast Salem, 3.9 km from Central Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (408 reviews)
"I did not like the fact that you had to pay for parking and there was no surveillance."
United States
John
The price is NT$4,262
NT$4,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Residence Inn by Marriott Salem
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon
4.0 star property
North East Salem, 3.5 km from Central Area
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place to stay always has nice beds"
United States
John
The price is NT$3,333
NT$3,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon
Exterior

18. Travelers Inn Motel

Travelers Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Northgate, 3.8 km from Central Area
5.8 out of 10, (205 reviews)
"Great rooms, super clean and helpful wonderful staff"
United States
MATTS
The price is NT$2,228
NT$2,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Travelers Inn Motel
Lobby

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
2.5 star property
North East Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Overall a good stay. The smaller pool was perfect for my little one!"
United States
Angela
The price is NT$2,477
NT$2,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
Lobby

20. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North
3.0 star property
7.4 km from Central Area
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
"Super clean and friendly staff"
United States
Roberto
The price is NT$4,541
NT$4,881 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Salem North
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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 Minto-Brown Island Park, 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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South Central

Just south of downtown Salem, discover Bush's Pasture Park, Asahel Bush House and Museum, and Deepwood Estate, all nestled within the Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District. Enjoy a mix of history and green spaces!

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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 Fairgrounds Pavilion and L. B. Day Amphitheater.

Top Central Area Hotel Reviews

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome"
Laureen 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Grand Hotel - Salem

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 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 35 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Area?
For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Central Area, head over to our customer service page.
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 Willamette Heritage Center 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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