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

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)

Sunset Tree Climb at Silver Falls State Park
Top hotels in South Gateway

Oregon Garden Resort
"Access to the Oregon Garden. We were not happy that the gate between the resort and the garden was malfunctioning. The room was comfortable except that the air conditioner was too loud, so we did not get a good night sleep. At lunch, the staff was in a meeting and they were late and did not open ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
"Clean and comfy bed, staff were helpful and polite."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
"Everything was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. However there was a chair in our room that was so dirty and stained that there is no way I would sit in it! It was gross. The eggs were kind of runny each morning, but otherwise, it was good, esp for the price."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

The Independence
"The was the most absolute best hotel I've stayed at. The room was fabulous!!! and the lady at the front desk (I think Stephanie? mid age white blonde) was also fabulous. The younger guy at the bar Monday night was great (not so much the girl Tues night, it was like she gave us half a shot on ice ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
"Price was good, bed was good, location was good. Water pressure was okay. Walls were extremely thin, you hear everything."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Comfort Suites Salem
"The staff was nice, breakfast was good, didn’t get the chance to use the other amenities"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Where to stay in South Gateway

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, Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery are top sights worth seeing.

West Salem
When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village and Salem Riverfront Carousel, 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.

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







