Raleigh, NC

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Where to stay in Raleigh

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Downtown Raleigh

4.5/5(65 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of History.

Downtown Raleigh
North Hills Raleigh North Carolina

North Hills

5/5(148 area reviews)

North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Regal North Hills while in the area.

North Hills
There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too

Southwest Raleigh

4/5(774 area reviews)

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

Southwest Raleigh
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Downtown Durham

4.5/5(105 area reviews)

Discover a historic district with 97 contributing buildings, showcasing Colonial Revival, Italianate, and Art Deco architecture. Visit notable landmarks like Durham County Courthouse and Carolina Theatre.

Downtown Durham
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Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

Midtown Raleigh
We got ice over the weekend making these puffy robins stand out against the frozen branches.

North Raleigh

4/5(28 area reviews)

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Lafayette Village.

North Raleigh
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$129 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,809 reviews)
No water in the bathroom. It was later addressed by the front desk.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$182 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
staff was very friendly, Expedia listing parking , but staff said they lost their contract and was trying to update Expedia, lucky the lot across the street had a spot open. Breakfast was good, gym was nice.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC

3 out of 5
201 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
$96 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$108 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,912 reviews)
Limited juice options, but great breakfast, some wood chipping on the closet, but overall great hotel. The layout was amazing. Wish the tv was placed differently.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
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.
stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP

2.5 out of 5
1009 Lower Shiloh Way Morrisville NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Topgolf Durham ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (154 reviews)
Great!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP
Landing Apartments Near Downtown Raleigh & WakeMed

Landing Apartments Near Downtown Raleigh & WakeMed

4 out of 5
2110 Birkhall St Raleigh NC
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Dorothea Dix Park and Coastal ...
5.4/10 (3 reviews)
Wanted me to complete identity verification, despite completing it several times it kept putting me back at the start and I was never able to check in or reach anyone about my stay.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Landing Apartments Near Downtown Raleigh & WakeMed
Kasa Village District Raleigh

Kasa Village District Raleigh

4 out of 5
2128 Clark Ave Raleigh NC
Stay at this aparthotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Dorothea Dix Park and North Carolina State Fairgrounds ...
Kasa Village District Raleigh
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.

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Reviews of Raleigh

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1271
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
1227
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
274
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
31
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
28
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Ralph

Its better than charlotte

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It’s a nice place to live but it’s still becoming hard to find housing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I lived in Raleigh NC for 5 years. I really enjoy living here. It is so much to do In Raleigh NC. It’s becoming very popular place to live.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

well, I thought it is a great place, but after I visited it i changed my mind. I might stop by Raleigh to get gas on my way to Charlotte. I like Charlotte more it is way better than raleigh

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Raleigh has been growing rapidly and becoming crowded. I still think it’s a lot to do in Raleigh but it’s hard to find affordable housing.

5/5 - Excellent

Christopher

Becoming more populated and growing rapidly. I’ve been in Raleigh NC for 5 years.

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