Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Roanoke
Things to do

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Roanoke

The Liberty Trust
"When I checked in the person at the front desk should have explained to me things like where the parking garage to park my car was located, and the fact that I needed to put the room key in a slot by the door in order for the lights to work, or that the phone system wasn't working. I had to make ..."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

The Promissory Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
"I stay at Hampton Inns a lot. I was very disappointed with this one. Breakfast was not good either morning (2 night stay) and to top it off, they had no regular cream for coffee this morning. That’s poor planning and not caring. Also, shower head was pointed towards the back wall and could not be ..."
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Fire Station One Boutique Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area
Where to stay in Downtown Roanoke

Old Southwest
Old Southwest might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Franklin-Colonial
While Franklin-Colonial may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tanglewood Mall and River's Edge Sports Complex.
Wasena
Wasena might not have many top sights, but Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gainsboro
While there might not be top attractions in Gainsboro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Berglund Center and Taubman Museum of Art.
South Roanoke
While visiting South Roanoke, you might make a stop by sights like River's Edge Sports Complex and Mill Mountain Park.




