The Best Hotels Closest to North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh for 2026

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Our top choices for North Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 2.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Magali

￥21,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

2. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Reyna

￥17,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

3. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

Southwest Raleigh, 1.4 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Michelle

￥22,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Southwest Raleigh, 2.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

eric

￥20,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

5. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, 0.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Luigi

￥14,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites RALEIGH WEST - LENOVO CENTER by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

7. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

10.2 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Lynn

￥30,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Southwest Raleigh, 4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Barry

￥25,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

9. Guest House Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh, 7.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

John

￥30,953 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

10. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Guerdelove

￥26,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 8.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kartik

￥26,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jessica

￥21,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

13. Hive House

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Cameron

￥26,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

14. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jessie

￥33,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 1 - Aug 2

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ferdinand B

￥36,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 15 - Aug 16

16. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nana

￥36,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy

17. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Caroline

￥70,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 13 - Aug 14

18. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.6 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

BRITTNEY

￥23,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

3.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ellen

￥19,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

4.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Benjamin

￥19,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,486 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 177 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 385 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh	2.0 star property	8.2 Very Good 1,462 reviews	View

Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

8/10 Good

"This hotel is close to NC State campus. My kid had summer program in NC State and this is a wonderful location to drop off and pick up kids. It is close to downtown, shopping mall, Durham and airport. Even though the property amenities are old , the staffs are helpful and nice."

Remodeled ranch style home with Firepit conveniently located

8/10 Good

"The property was in a good location. Right next to Cary and the Lenovo Center. However the cleanliness of the property was not great. It felt dirty, we saw ants and a cockroach, there was not matress covers on all the beds and the couch was covered in dog hair. After a deep clean this house would be nice."

3BR Sleeps 10 w/King Beds, Artful Design & Central

10/10 Excellent

"Nice townhouse in a residential neighborhood. Comfortable. Room for family to get together for meals, games, movies. Host was very prompt with responses to any questions. My minor complaints would be that I could not figure out how to get hot water at the kitchen sink and there were not enough dishes for the number of people the house can sleep. No deal breakers!"

Other attractions near North Carolina State Fairgrounds

A wooden pergola over a gravel path in a garden with various plants and trees.

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Explore the great outdoors at J.C. Raulston Arboretum, a lovely green space in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

North Carolina State Fairgrounds is located in a scenic area of Raleigh that travelers like for its sporting events and art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 31 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Another good option is Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena, located just 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Carolina State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near North Carolina State Fairgrounds, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

You'll want to browse the collections at North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and Joel Lane Museum House. Sights like Raleigh Little Theater, North Carolina Executive Mansion, and Mordecai Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Red Hat Amphitheater, Burning Coal Theatre, and North Carolina Theatre.

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Our top choices for North Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

2. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

3. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

5. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites RALEIGH WEST - LENOVO CENTER by IHG

7. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

9. Guest House Raleigh

10. The Longleaf Hotel

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

13. Hive House

14. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

16. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

17. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

18. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

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Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Other attractions near North Carolina State Fairgrounds

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

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