Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide

Raleigh

A cityscape with dense urban buildings, a prominent skyscraper, and surrounding green areas.
A large, classical building with columns and a symmetrical facade, surrounded by a grassy lawn and leafless trees.
A park with a fountain, a brick plaque, and well-maintained flower beds.
A trolley pub with a vintage cart and people sitting inside.
A statue of historical figures in front of a large government building.

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A city skyline with modern buildings, a highway, and surrounding greenery.

Raleigh Convention Center

8.4/10 (1,072 reviews)
Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Raleigh Downtown: Historic Walking Tours

Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿623
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Downtown Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

฿653
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour

฿2,263
per adult
Raleigh Express 1 Hour Rydables Tour
Raleigh True Crime Tour

Raleigh True Crime Tour

฿623
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh True Crime Tour
The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk

฿689
per adult
The Original Raleigh Ghost Walk
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

฿2,460
per adult
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
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Top hotels in Downtown Raleigh

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
The price is ฿5,070 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,070
฿5,741 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"I loved everything about this hotel from the staff at the front desk to the staff in the restaurant was amazing everyone was so respectful and friendly my stay was amazing and I would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

3.5 out of 5
11 Seaboard Ave Raleigh NC
The price is ฿7,064 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,064
฿8,000 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,122 reviews)
"Great location and hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Raleigh Marriott City Center

Raleigh Marriott City Center

3.5 out of 5
500 Fayetteville St Raleigh NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,264 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿6,264
฿7,094 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Didn’t care for having to pay to go in and out of self parking. Maybe paying once a day would have been fine, but if you left 2 or 3 times a day, you pay everytime you leave. Other than that all was great."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Raleigh Marriott City Center
The Longleaf Hotel

The Longleaf Hotel

3 out of 5
300 N Dawson St Raleigh NC
The price is ฿5,038 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,038
฿5,705 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Longleaf Hotel
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

3 out of 5
200 West Davie Street Raleigh NC
The price is ฿6,530 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,530
฿7,395 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Coastal ...
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

3 out of 5
200A West Davie Street Suite A Raleigh NC
The price is ฿6,257 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,257
฿7,086 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds ...
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Raleigh

Find the best Downtown Raleigh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a construction crane, and a mix of commercial and residential buildings.

North Hills

North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Regal North Hills while in the area.

A brick building with a curved glass extension, surrounded by a brick pathway and trees with autumn foliage.

Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

A large stone building with columns, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear sky.

Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

A sunset with a billboard of a cow and the words "OLD BULL" on a building.
Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.
Open Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

A tree with frost-covered branches and several birds perched on them.
Photo by Nikki Benson
Open Photo by Nikki Benson

North Raleigh

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.

Downtown Raleigh Travel Guide