Central Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Central Area
Central Area
Central Area
Central Area

Stay near popular Central Area attractions


Our pick of the best Central Area Hotel Deals

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se Salem OR
The price is AU$255 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$255
28 June - 29 June
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Good central location. Restaurant on site as well as many others nearby. About a block from the Elsinor theater."

Reviewed on 12 June 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 AU$277 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$277
9 July - 10 July
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! (483 reviews)
"Great gem of restaurant. Only draw back is hidden deposit for valet parking"

Reviewed on 6 June 2026

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Salem OR
Stay at this holiday home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Salem Riverfront Park and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Great Place!! Very Cosy and great area! Quiet! Loved it!! Will stay here again next time I’m in town!!!"

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
The Heart of living Downtown!  City Center Salem in a lovely historical building

The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building

Salem OR
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Salem Riverfront Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 22 May 2026

The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

2 out of 5
3535 Fisher Rd Ne Salem OR
The price is AU$120 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$120
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Riverfront ...
6.4/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Definitely won’t be staying here again rooms are dirty supposedly no dogs in the rooms seems guest have them and sure will keep u up at night."

Reviewed on 13 June 2026

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is AU$190 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$190
18 June - 19 June
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! (1,026 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds and spacious room and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 12 June 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Central Area

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

Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland 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.

South Central

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

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Salem Armory Auditorium.

Morningside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morningside and surrounding area, you can visit Oregon State Capitol and Elsinore Theater.



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