South Gateway Travel Guide
Salem

Visit South Gateway
Stay near popular South Gateway attractions
Things to do

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

Willamette Valley Boutique Winery Tour with Lunch

Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
Top hotels in South Gateway

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"Great stay, friendly staff, nice and quiet, can’t go wrong with price. Breakfast at Denny’s, which was included, was perfect."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
"We were very excited about staying at the garden resort. Unfortunately, it’s a bit rundown. It needs a complete facelift. The toilet didn’t work well our coffee maker needed to be replaced and the back patio which should’ve been beautiful. Was a slab of concrete. The included breakfast was adequate ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

The Independence
"Nice modern, clean hotel. Located in a great location within walking distance of downtown Independence."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Phoenix Inn Suites - Albany
"Rooms were clean, beds soft, pillows need replaced but other then that it was a welcoming stay and staff was very approachable and polite."
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
"Older hotel but upgraded and nice"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"The room was very clean, the staff was great. Breakfast was great. The room is small but it was very clean."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South Gateway

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

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

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










