What's it like in Central Area?

Travellers to the Central Area neighbourhood in Salem will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Central Area travel tips? Make sure that you visit Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Central Area?

Based on our traveller 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 should I expect to find in Central Area?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodation options 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 bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals 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 neighbourhood. 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.

The Best Hotels in Central Area, Salem - 2026 Updated Prices

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A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, comfortable seating, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

1. The Grand Hotel - Salem

Central Area

Kristine

฿6,443 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

2. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Central Area

Nathen

฿4,104 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

3. Comfort Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area

Sarah

฿3,525 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area

Jill

฿3,864 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Southeast Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area

MIKE

฿3,519 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

6. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area

Charles

฿3,700 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.9 km from Central Area

Jose

฿4,559 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area

Francisco

฿4,020 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a long corridor leading to other rooms.

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

8.3 km from Central Area

Doreen

฿4,176 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

North East Salem, 3.5 km from Central Area

Melissa

฿3,329 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

11. Everhome Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Central Area

ELIAS

฿4,294 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A hotel swimming pool with a tiled deck, a lifeguard stand, and a covered seating area.

12. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

North Lancaster, 3.4 km from Central Area

Melissa

฿3,458 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

13. The Hotel Salem

Morningside, 5.4 km from Central Area

Anne M.

฿4,769 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Southeast Salem, 2.3 km from Central Area

Crystal

฿2,841 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

15. Oregon Garden Resort

19.9 km from Central Area

wendi

฿4,815 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Salem Northeast

North Lancaster, 3.5 km from Central Area

Blanca

฿2,951 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

17. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

6.7 km from Central Area

Amanda

฿3,691 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A two-story building with a covered entrance and a landscaped garden.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

26.4 km from Central Area

Weon Mook

฿3,105 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

19. The Independence

15.3 km from Central Area

Norma

฿6,778 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.

20. Best Western Woodburn

26.6 km from Central Area

John

฿3,925 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Central Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Grand Hotel - Salem	3.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton	3.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 567 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 405 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central Area

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

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Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.

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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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South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

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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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A red brick building with a sign that reads "The Ivanhoe Apartments Office."

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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Top Central Area Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Salem, OR

8/10 Good

"Room was very clean and the front desk was very curtious and quick."

Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville

8/10 Good

"It is an older hotel for sure but clean. Only slight complaint was the tv service. A staff member came and fixed it in late afternoon when we arrived, and found it not working. But later at night when we returned from dinner it was not working again and we felt it was too late to bother anyone."

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1. The Grand Hotel - Salem

2. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

3. Comfort Suites Salem

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

6. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

8. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

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

10. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

11. Everhome Suites Salem

12. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

13. The Hotel Salem

14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

15. Oregon Garden Resort

16. Comfort Inn & Suites Salem Northeast

17. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

19. The Independence

20. Best Western Woodburn

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Where to stay in Central Area

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Top Central Area Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Salem, OR

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