Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide

Roanoke

An aerial view of a city with a prominent central building, surrounded by other structures and a mountainous backdrop.
A modern glass building with a unique angular design, surrounded by urban skyscrapers.
A street lined with historic buildings, including a bookstore and an antique shop.
A row of historic brick buildings with arched windows and decorative elements.
A red brick building with white trim and a large tree in front.

Stay near popular Downtown Roanoke attractions

A historic brick building with a large entrance and a sign reading "Miss Virginia."
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Center in the Square

8.8/10 (649 reviews)
Enjoy a stop at Center in the Square, an entertaining place to visit in Roanoke. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.
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Things to do

Black Balsam Bald

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

฿801
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Shenandoah Lake

Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿434
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Self-Guided Audio Tour
Downtown Roanoke Historian Guided Tour

Downtown Roanoke Historian Guided Tour

฿634
per adult
Downtown Roanoke Historian Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Roanoke

The Liberty Trust

The Liberty Trust

4 out of 5
101 S Jefferson St, Roanoke VA 24011 Roanoke VA
The price is ฿5,217 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,217
฿5,910 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,326 reviews)
"Pretty hotel!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Liberty Trust
The Promissory Hotel

The Promissory Hotel

2 out of 5
201 S Jefferson St Roanoke VA
The price is ฿5,861 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,861
฿6,640 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Center in the Square and Roanoke Pinball ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)
"The property is very unique as it is an historic bank from the early 1900s. They have included items from the bank in the decor. The rooms are so well constructed. Not just a mediocre rehab. Solid construction! There was a kettle instead of a coffee pot which I loved because I know it’s clean. Gloria ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Promissory Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
27 Church Avenue SE Roanoke VA
The price is ฿4,376 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,376
฿4,959 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Just note the"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke-Downtown
Fire Station One Boutique Hotel

Fire Station One Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
13 Church Ave SW Roanoke VA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,948 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
฿6,948
฿9,383 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a snack bar/deli. Popular attractions Arts Council of the Blue Ridge and Center in the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in downtown."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Fire Station One Boutique Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA

3 out of 5
7860 Plantation Rd Roanoke VA
The price is ฿3,110 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿3,110
฿3,493 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Roanoke. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,527 reviews)
"We stay here on our way to Delaware. It's clean and reasonably priced for a place to sleep."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Roanoke, VA
Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area

Baymont by Wyndham Salem Roanoke Area

2.5 out of 5
179 Sheraton Drive Salem VA
The price is ฿2,111 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,111
฿2,392 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (736 reviews)
"The room was decently clean, one of the beds has yellow stains on the sheets and the AC would only work if you set it below 66"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

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

Find the best Downtown Roanoke areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a winding road.

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.

A large metal framework resembling a star, likely part of a construction site, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Greater Raleigh Court

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Greater Raleigh Court and surrounding area, you can visit Jefferson Center and Virginia Museum of Transportation.

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.

Downtown Roanoke Travel Guide