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

￥46,426
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

￥206,836
per traveler
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

￥28,656
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

￥15,849
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

￥45,495
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

￥36,661
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
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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
The price is ￥26,738 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
￥26,738
￥30,187 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel. Only one elevator worked but that was the only issue that we had."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 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 ￥17,244 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
￥17,244
￥19,399 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
includes taxes & 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
"Centrally located, quaint house. Neighbor(s) very friendly. Clean and well stocked. Would definately consider this location again."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

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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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"It was great!"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

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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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"A great location in a clean and comfortable apartment. Had everything we needed."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 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
The price is ￥17,805 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
￥17,805
￥19,675 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,090 reviews)
"2 stars for location to the Gardens (which were wonderful) and very kind staff. Unfortunately, everything else was a miss for us. Very uncomfortable bed and pillows. I brought my own pillow, but my husband didn’t and wished he had. Neither of us slept well because the mattress was in such shabby ..."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
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Where to stay in Central Area

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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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Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Salem Armory Auditorium.

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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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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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