Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

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Stay near popular Central Area attractions

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Salem Riverfront Park

8.6/10 (355 reviews)
After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

฿407
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

฿9,597
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

฿42,755
per traveller
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

฿3,276
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

฿7,578
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park

฿9,895
per adult
Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
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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 ฿5,521 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,521
฿6,234 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Nice restaurant,helpful staff , very clean"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 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 ฿4,533 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,533
฿5,099 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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. ...
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 ฿4,387 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,387
฿4,961 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,021 reviews)
"Misty was phenomenal ! Great attitude , very personable and fun! The hotel was very nice and clean! Bed was very comfortable. Will definitely come back. I love the cappuccino machine also! We had a lovely stay!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is ฿4,958 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,958
฿5,478 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
Oregon Garden Resort
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane Independence OR
The price is ฿5,985 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿5,985
฿6,614 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The hotel is a Trace Hotel. It was exceptional and I recommend staying there when you are on your wine tour of Willamette Valley."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

The Independence
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is ฿3,564 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,564
฿4,010 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,327 reviews)
"This property is a great family oriented location, close to Enchanted Forrest. We loved it!!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 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.
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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 Elsinore Theater, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.

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Photo by Christian Canterbury
Open Photo by Christian Canterbury

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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North East Salem

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

Central Area Travel Guide