Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

High-angle view of downtown Salem, showing city streets, buildings, and parking lots. Urban development along a river.  Oregon, USA
Central Area
Central Area
Central Area
Central Area

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Top hotels in Central Area

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se Salem OR
The price is ฿5,241 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿5,241
฿5,918 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Good value for the money."

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

The Grand Hotel - Salem
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 ฿6,035 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿6,035
฿6,790 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (494 reviews)
"For the price, the room is very basic, the beds were as hard as a rock and parking was $32 a day and the car had to be valet or park on the street with meter parking. Not to mention our window would not close all the way and the street noise was loud, and the TV would not work. Highly disappointed ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is ฿3,692 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿3,692
฿4,174 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Loved the stay! Clean room and comfortable bed. The staff was very helpful and polite. The free Dennys breakfast coupons were nice! Location was perfect! The area was quiet and safe. I look forward to staying again."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane Independence OR
The price is ฿6,039 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
฿6,039
฿6,673 total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"I enjoyed staying at The Independence because it was clean, the private spa, and the value for the room. I slept well, it was a clean smell in the air, and the breakfast had a good variety with really tasty coffee. I wanted a midpoint between Portland and Eugene, and it really is a nice place that ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

The Independence
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is ฿4,178 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿4,178
฿4,616 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
"The room was clean. The air conditioning was nice. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The grounds were well-maintained outside your fenced back patio area in the fenced area could use some landscaping maintenance. There were leaves all over the ground. The continental breakfast was nice. Had an ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is ฿4,050 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿4,050
฿4,557 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,275 reviews)
"This place is amazing and staff is great"

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
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Where to stay in Central Area

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

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Salem

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

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Salem Armory Auditorium.

North East Salem

When in North East Salem, you can plan a visit to Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



Central Area Travel Guide