Central Area Travel Guide

Salem

Salem showing a park
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Top hotels in Central Area

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 ฿4,966 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,966
฿5,586 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)
"Yes"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se, Salem, OR
The price is ฿5,879 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿5,879
฿6,637 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Excellent bedroom. Good breakfast. Easy on site parking. Central location."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Grand Hotel - Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

3 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE, Salem, OR
The price is ฿3,601 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
฿3,601
฿4,051 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (761 reviews)
"Would have liked to be on a total non smoking floor. You could smell it even being on a non smoking section"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Best Western Woodburn

Best Western Woodburn

2.5 out of 5
2980 Tom Tennant Dr, Woodburn, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,200 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,200
฿3,579 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Woodburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Hallway terrible smelled of dog….but room was good"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Best Western Woodburn
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se, Salem, OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,489 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,489
฿3,926 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,151 reviews)
"Every time I come to Oregon for work I stay here. It’s nice, clean, quiet and updated."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Comfort Suites Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

3 out of 5
120 Arney Road NE, Woodburn, OR
The price is ฿2,778 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,778
฿3,086 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Woodburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
"The exterior is in great shape. The interior is becoming very dated. Painting the corridors and replacing the doors to the guest rooms would be a great help in updating the facility."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Area

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Court-Chemeketa Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Court-Chemeketa Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oregon State Capitol and Willamette Heritage Center.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
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Grant

Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.

Grant
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Northeast Neighbors

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Neighbors
Bush House Museum showing a garden

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Central
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Southeast Salem

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

Southeast Salem
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Highland

While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highland


Central Area Travel Guide