Central Area Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Salem showing a garden
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Our pick of the best 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 AU$328 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$328
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Excellent bedroom. Good breakfast. Easy on site parking. Central location."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

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 AU$258 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$258
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (363 reviews)
"This hotel is sparkling clean. Location is great, too."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
New York Style Loft Located In A Historic Building In Downtown Salem, Oregon.

New York Style Loft Located In A Historic Building In Downtown Salem, Oregon.

Salem
Stay at this apartment in Salem. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City Theater and Salem Riverfront ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"We came with our 3 adult children and loved the loft! Perfect location in downtown Salem. We loved all the artwork!"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

New York Style Loft Located In A Historic Building In Downtown Salem, Oregon.
Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!

Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!

Salem
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
"GREAT location in the heart of downtown Salem. The property is basically an older style two-bedroom apartment with great high ceilings and two huge windows in the living room. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom and show was terrific. It's definitely an older unit, but very comfortable and clean. ..."

Reviewed on 27 July 2025

Experience the charm of living Downtown! Sterilized Like an Operating Room!
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,065 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Not much for gluten-free for me, but my kids loved it."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

The Hotel Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

3 out of 5
890 Hawthorne Avenue SE, Salem, OR
The price is AU$183 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$183
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (756 reviews)
"Would have liked to be on a total non smoking floor. You could smell it even being on a non smoking section"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Central Area

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Court-Chemeketa Historic District

While there might not be top attractions in Court-Chemeketa Historic District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Oregon State Capitol and Willamette Heritage Center.

Court-Chemeketa Historic District
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Grant

Though Grant may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Willamette Heritage Center and Salem Armory Auditorium.

Grant
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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.

Northeast Neighbors
Bush House Museum showing a garden

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Central
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Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Willamette Heritage Center are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Salem
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Highland

While Highland isn't home to many top sights, Salem Armory Auditorium and L. B. Day Amphitheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Highland


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