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.

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Things to do


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 ฿5,607 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿5,607
฿6,330 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great staff!!!!!!!!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 ฿6,226 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
฿6,226
฿7,005 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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! (503 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Room was very nice. We ate breakfast at the restaurant. Food was okay. They didn’t have a couple of the things on hand to complete our order & we had to order something else."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 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 ฿3,450 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,450
฿3,901 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (1,003 reviews)
"It's a good choice compared to the money you pay."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 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 ฿5,679 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿5,679
฿6,276 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"Nice room- great breakfast included- (coffee blah). Excellent and friendly hotel And restaurant staff. Will come back!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane Independence OR
The price is ฿6,343 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿6,343
฿7,009 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,001 reviews)
"When we checked in and the next day when we changed rooms the woman at the front desk was efficient and made the transition smooth. This is our 5th or 6th stay here in the last few months. We always enjoy our stay. This time had a few glitches, from 12pm to 4am the room next to ours was noisy and ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026

The Independence
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is ฿4,381 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿4,381
฿4,928 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,275 reviews)
"Very clean very nice staff"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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.

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Historic Deepwood Estate and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Salem

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

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

North East Salem

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

Northgate

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



Central Area Travel Guide