What's it like in Central Area?

Travelers to the Central Area neighborhood in Salem will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Central Area travel tips? Be sure to check out Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Central Area?

Based on our traveler data, The Grand Hotel - Salem is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Area. This hotel 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 will I be able to find in Central Area?

Expedia has 26 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Central Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Area?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Central Area, head over to our customer service page .

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 neighborhood. 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 Willamette Heritage Center 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.

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1. The Grand Hotel - Salem

Central Area

Kristine

￥30,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, and a large TV.

2. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Central Area

Jennifer

￥19,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern lobby with a seating area, a refreshment bar, and a large poster of a cityscape.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Southeast Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area

MIKE

￥17,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A modern hotel with a prominent neon sign, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area

Jill

￥18,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, a sofa, and a partition wall with a geometric pattern.

5. Everhome Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.2 km from Central Area

ELIAS

￥20,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern outdoor seating area with wooden benches and a pergola with string lights.

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area

Francisco

￥20,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A wooden interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a brick wall.

7. Comfort Suites Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area

Sarah

￥17,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

North East Salem, 3.5 km from Central Area

Melissa

￥17,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with a marble reception desk, a wooden wall with leaf decorations, a large chandelier, and a staircase with patterned carpet.

9. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area

Charles

￥18,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast counter with a sign that reads "GOOD MORNING" and a display case with pastries.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

8.3 km from Central Area

Doreen

￥20,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A Holiday Inn hotel with a parking lot, a Capitol City Grill, and a well-lit entrance.

11. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

North Lancaster, 3.4 km from Central Area

Melissa

￥16,940 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "The Hotel Salem."

12. The Hotel Salem

Morningside, 5.4 km from Central Area

Anne M.

￥20,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a chair.

13. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Southeast Salem, 2.3 km from Central Area

Sharon

￥13,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A backyard with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, and a grill.

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

Southeast Salem, 3.9 km from Central Area

John

￥23,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A two-story building with a covered entrance and a landscaped garden.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

26.4 km from Central Area

Weon Mook

￥14,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas.

16. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

6.7 km from Central Area

Amanda

￥20,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large, two-story building with a stone facade and a sign that reads "Cheesehead Inn."

17. Oregon Garden Resort

19.9 km from Central Area

wendi

￥20,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, toaster, and various food containers.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Salem Northeast

North Lancaster, 3.5 km from Central Area

Blanca

￥14,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A Days Inn lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the street.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

North East Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area

Rebecca

￥12,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn

26.4 km from Central Area

Lisa

￥13,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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South Central

Just south of downtown Salem, discover Bush's Pasture Park, Asahel Bush House and Museum, and Deepwood Estate, all nestled within the Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District. Enjoy a mix of history and green spaces!

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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.

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Top Central Area Hotel Reviews

Oregon Garden Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The in-room coffee was pretty horrible. Breakfast was too simple."

The Independence

10/10 Excellent

"Our room and the building was immaculate. Staff at the front desk were friendly and fast and the breakfast had a little of everything to satisfy everyone. The bar and waiters were great and our late dinner there on Saturday night was excellent. Amazing menu. Additionally, at all the other hotels I’ve been at this is the only one that has the elevator doors already open on the ground floor. Very handy."

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

8/10 Good

"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. Angela was very communicative and accommodating and all was fine in the end. Great place and I’ll stay again"

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Our top choices for Central Area hotels

1. The Grand Hotel - Salem

2. Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

5. Everhome Suites Salem

6. Home2 Suites by Hilton Salem

7. Comfort Suites Salem

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salem, Oregon

9. Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

11. Holiday Inn Salem by IHG

12. The Hotel Salem

13. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

14. Residence Inn by Marriott Salem

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

16. Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

17. Oregon Garden Resort

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Salem Northeast

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn

Where to stay in Central Area

Southeast Salem

West Salem

Northgate

South Central

Northeast Neighbors

Top Central Area Hotel Reviews

Oregon Garden Resort

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