Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

An aerial view of a city with a prominent building in the center, surrounded by smaller buildings and a parking lot.
A steel bridge with a central walkway and railings.
A large, white building with a dome and a statue on top.
A cinema marquee with the text "Cinebarre" and "February Oscars Walking Dead Now Hiring".
A large building with a central dome, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Central Area attractions

A modern bridge with a unique design, a river below, and a park with greenery.

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.
See properties

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
See all activities in Salem

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 ฿5,555 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿5,555
฿6,272 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Wish that the Happy Hour lasted more than a few hours and that ther bar stayed open past 9:00! Also it was hot in Salem all day but the hotel proper did not seem to be air conditioned and it was hot inside. Otherwise nice room with A/C."

Reviewed on 19 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,536 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,536
฿5,103 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
"It was okay."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 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 ฿4,303 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,303
฿4,866 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,016 reviews)
"Nice room, convenient and comfortable, with a nice breakfast arrangement with the restaurant next door."

Reviewed on 19 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 ฿4,962 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,962
฿5,482 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 ฿6,022 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,022
฿6,654 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Beautiful room! We slept so well! Shower was amazing! Great staff! Delicious breakfast! Close to Wedding Venue! Park nearby gave us enjoyment and fun people watching! Loved the view of the Willamette River at breakfast. Bikes to borrow. Paths along the river."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

The Independence
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is ฿3,609 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,609
฿4,060 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. ...
Comfort Suites Salem
See all 370 properties in Central Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large building with a statue on top, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Southeast Salem

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

A pedestrian bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a large globe sculpture.

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A waterfall surrounded by dense forest and a wooden fence.

Northgate

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

A red brick building with a sign that reads "The Ivanhoe Apartments Office."
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.

A waterfall under a rock overhang with a forested valley below.

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