Central Area, OR

Salem

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Stay near popular Central Area attractions

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Salem Riverfront Park

8.6/10 (355 reviews)
After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

$290
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

$179
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
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Central Area Hotel Deals

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se Salem OR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$170 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$191 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice staff, nice room good location"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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
$112 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$126 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Salem OR
Stay at this vacation home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Regal Cinebarre Movieland are located ...
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Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historic Building In Downtown Salem Oregon

New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historic Building In Downtown Salem Oregon

Salem OR
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Salem. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City Theater and ...
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New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historic Building In Downtown Salem Oregon
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
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"I’ve stayed this property before and it’s perfectly located. Lots of food around, good coffee (guv cup). There was a minor issue with some construction that was going on right outside the apartment. By no means the property managers fault. The city had provided incorrect dates for the construction. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

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

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
$131 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$144 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
Oregon Garden Resort
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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Southeast Salem

While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Honeywood Winery and Wunderland.

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West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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South Central

While visiting South Central, you might make a stop by sights like Bush House Museum and Soap box derby.

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Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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Northeast Neighbors

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

Central Area, OR

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