Raleigh, NC

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Aerial view of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline on a sunny day.
Aerial view of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline on a sunny day.
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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 North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums.

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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.

North Hills
This is an awesome little used book store that's been around forever. You can trade in books for store credit and "pennies are more work than they're worth." Great little place! They usual have the book I'm looking for too.

Southwest Raleigh

4/5(774 area reviews)

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like J.C. Raulston Arboretum and J.S. Dorton Arena.

Southwest Raleigh
For a downright jaw-dropping sunset cocktail in downtown Durham, NC - hit up the rooftop bar at The Durham Hotel. #roofttopbar #sunset #dreamydrinks #skyonfire

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
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 Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.

North Raleigh
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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
The Umstead Hotel and Spa

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
100 Woodland Pond Dr Cary NC
The price is ¥55,876 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
¥55,876
¥63,280 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Cary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (722 reviews)
Great property: However, both the restaurant and guest attire was not congruent with a what a 5- start restaurant should be. Portions were nonexistent and after spending $360 for dinner I left the table starving; not to mention, allowing jeans and t-shirts for "fine dining" is embarrassing. Needless ...

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is ¥18,023 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
¥18,023
¥20,412 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,443 reviews)
Clean and large lobby with very pleasant hosts that were efficient and fast.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is ¥15,970 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
¥15,970
¥18,086 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,726 reviews)
Clean rooms and kind staff

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
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 fitness center. Popular attractions Topgolf Durham and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (144 reviews)
My boyfriend and I had amazing time !!! it felt like we were in our own apartment. The lady at the front desk was nice and helpful (I didn’t get her name). Due to the amazing experience my boyfriend and I will be back again.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

stayAPT Suites Raleigh Durham RTP
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 North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Lenovo Center ...
8/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
clean room, modern, unique, great location

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Kasa Village District Raleigh
Forge at Raleigh Iron Works

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works

2.5 out of 5
2221 Iron Works Dr Raleigh NC
Stay at this apartment in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Crabtree Valley Mall and Coastal Credit Union Music ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
The rooms were spotless and clean. It came with amenities that were greatly appreciated. Not to mention the entire hotel room in general was great. Checking in and out was also super easy.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Forge at Raleigh Iron Works
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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