South Central Travel Guide

Salem

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.
A gazebo with a red roof and white columns surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Pink roses in a garden.
A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and purple flowering trees.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls, displaying various paintings.

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Things to do


Top hotels in South Central

Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is ฿5,699 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿5,699
฿6,298 total
15 Jul - 16 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! (1,033 reviews)
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Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
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 ฿3,436 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,436
฿3,885 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,020 reviews)
"We stay here once a year and never have been disappointed. Staff is always friendly and you get a yummy cookie at check in. Rooms are nice and clean. Bed is comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
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 ฿4,217 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
฿4,217
฿4,744 total
22 Jul - 23 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 helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (983 reviews)
"Good job"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

2.5 out of 5
1600 Motor Ct Ne Salem OR
The price is ฿2,830 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿2,830
฿3,184 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Gabby was great when checking in. Took about 2 minutes. She had answers for all my questions."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane Independence OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,366 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿6,366
฿7,034 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! (1,009 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The Independence
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is ฿4,460 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,460
฿5,017 total
9 Aug - 10 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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
"We enjoyed our 1 night in a king room with couch. The TV was nice, large, great picture and on a swivel so it could be viewed from anywhere in the room. The A/C cooled off the room fast. Had a small freezer that kept our ice chest cooler packs frozen. The lobby had complimentary lemon ice water and ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
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Where to stay in South Central

Find the best South Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol 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.

Northgate

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

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.



South Central Travel Guide