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Our top choices for Central Area hotels

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem
3.5 star property
Central Area
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome hotel."
United States
Robert
The price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
The Grand Hotel - Salem

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
3.5 star property
Central Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (483 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, great location."
United States
Alexander
The price is AU$293
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort
3.0 star property
19.9 km from Central Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,021 reviews)
"Clean room great staff breakfast was very good. We love this place."
United States
James
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Oregon Garden Resort

Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity

Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity
2.5 star property
23.1 km from Central Area
6.4 out of 10, (935 reviews)
"Its a convenient location from Silver Falls"
United States
Vernon
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
2.5 star property
Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,012 reviews)
"Friendly staff!"
United States
Maria
The price is AU$168
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Silverton Inn & Suites

Silverton Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
21 km from Central Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (403 reviews)
"We had family business in Silverton and this place was great location downtown and close to everything."
United States
Amy
The price is AU$275
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Silverton Inn & Suites

Best Western Woodburn

Best Western Woodburn
2.5 star property
26.6 km from Central Area
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Great location, comfortable room, dog friendly facilities. Needs a little detailing "
United States
Robert
The price is AU$214
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
Best Western Woodburn

The Inn at Dayton

The Inn at Dayton
4.0 star property
31.3 km from Central Area
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"
United States
Enid
The price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June
The Inn at Dayton

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
3.0 star property
26.4 km from Central Area
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was nice, breakfast was good."
United States
Melissa
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn

Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn
2.0 star property
26.4 km from Central Area
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay friendly staff. "
United States
Corina
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
2.0 star property
Southeast Salem, 2.3 km from Central Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The overnight staff was so nice and helpful."
United States
Nichole
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem
3.0 star property
Morningside, 5.4 km from Central Area
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,247 reviews)
"Good breakfast, quiet, safe and very good desk attention."
United States
Armida
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
The Hotel Salem

Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center
2.0 star property
Northgate, 3.7 km from Central Area
7.0 out of 10, Good, (943 reviews)
"For a low priced hotel, it was much better than I’d expected."
United States
Angie
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Motel 6 Salem, OR - Expo Center

Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel
3.0 star property
6.7 km from Central Area
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (980 reviews)
"Friendly and kind staff, great breakfast and love the spacious room !"
United States
Angelica
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Central Area
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (917 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to shopping and restaurants, felt very safe, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!"
United States
Dulce
The price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR
2.0 star property
Northgate, 4.9 km from Central Area
6.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff and easy check in process. Full size fridge and 2 burner range is helpful as well."
United States
Cameron
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear
2.5 star property
North East Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Good staff, good parking and location "
United States
Rene
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Holiday Lodge Salem,OR

Holiday Lodge Salem,OR
2.0 star property
North East Salem, 3.5 km from Central Area
4.4 out of 10, (760 reviews)
"Customer service was great. Rooms need some work but overall nice place to sleep and great price"
United States
Bradley
The price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June
Holiday Lodge Salem,OR

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem
2.5 star property
North East Salem, 3.3 km from Central Area
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Rooms clean, covered parking, nice staff"
United States
James
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June
Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville

Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville
2.5 star property
30.9 km from Central Area
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Wonderful staff, great breakfast."
United States
Kelli
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June
Red Lion Inn & Suites McMinnville
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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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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Area?
Travellers to the Central Area neighbourhood in Salem will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Central Area travel tips? Make sure that you visit Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's the best accommodation in Central Area?
Based on our traveller data, The Grand Hotel - Salem is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Area. This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Salem Riverfront Park, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good option for your stay in the area is Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton.
How many hotels should I expect to find in Central Area?
Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options in Central Area to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Salem area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Area, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Central Area.
What are the top things to see and do in Central Area?
Central Area's sights and attractions like Elsinore Theater, Capitol City Theater and Willamette Heritage Center offer insight into the local culture. Oregon State Capitol and Salem Riverfront Carousel are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Central Area include The Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Regal Cinebarre Movieland and State Capitol State Park. When you're sightseeing in Salem, A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village and Saturday Market are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Central Area and the greater Salem area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Salem Station.