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

￥46,287
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour

￥206,216
per traveler
Private Willamette Valley Wine Tour
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

￥15,801
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
The price is ￥26,925 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
￥26,925
￥30,400 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
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! (1,005 reviews)
"For the cost it’s not an ideal stay. The location is pretty perfectly located within the city, the overall quality of room is poor."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 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 ￥22,000 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
￥22,000
￥24,750 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 Saturday Market and Willamette Heritage Center are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"This was a cute little 2-bedroom. Very clean. Beds were comfortable. Communication with host was amazing. Loved listening to the creek right outside. It does have it little quirks, the stair case is very creeky, but it gives it character. It was close to the car show that we were attending, close ..."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2026

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Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown
New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historical Building In Downtown Salem Oregon

New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historical 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! (92 reviews)
"Super fun Salem Loft. We enjoyed walking the city and experiencing all that Salem has to offer. The food options were endless. If you want to be in the heart of the city this loft is the place for you. Angela, the host, was amazing and got back to us immediately when we had questions. We will be ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

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New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historical 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! (74 reviews)
"Very Spacious! Like new! So many good restaurants so we didn’t even cook. Every room was Well stocked with extras which is quite unusual. Beds were very comfy queen size with quality linens. Black out shades. Good water pressure. Unfortunately there is a bench right below the bedroom window and right ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

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The Heart of living Downtown! City Center Salem in a lovely historical building
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is ￥20,857 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
￥20,857
￥23,584 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
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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 Oregon State Fair Skychairs.

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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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North East Salem

Though North East Salem might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like AMF Firebird Lanes and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.

Central Area, OR

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