Title: North Raleigh Travel Guide: Best of North Raleigh, Raleigh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in North Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Raleigh-Raleigh-Hotels.0-n553248635976470505-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities)[North Raleigh Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-North-Raleigh.d553248635976470505.Car-Hire-Guide)[North Raleigh Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Raleigh.d553248635976470505.Holidays-City-Breaks) # North Raleigh Travel Guide ## Raleigh ![We got ice over the weekend making these puffy robins stand out against the frozen branches. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/847051f0-3384-43f4-823e-cb6a10843a13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We got some unexpected snowfall on a 40 degree day. I guess the geese were a little flustered too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/d8c8a7e1-e2b5-4594-a66c-a40cce2ebe92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It's rained for the part 2 weeks straight. I'm thinking all these turtles were a little excited to finally see some sunshine! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/32eb0181-6d4d-4829-aa63-b32db0075d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Early morning walk ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/ad8b8119-e758-4b27-b3be-43200d18173a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ruaha National Park is one of the top safari spots in the world. It's in Central/Southern Tanzania, near Iringa, and isn't overrun with tourists. I self drove and was able to hire a guide for only $23 for two days. Excellent experience. There are a few cottages in the park where you can stay overnight for $50. Ruaha is home to 10% of the worlds lion population! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/fb0050a1-bf46-4496-8fb6-6fe8cf4c2383.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit North Raleigh Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Raleigh travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh.dx178300) --- ### Popular places to visit ![It's rained for the part 2 weeks straight. I'm thinking all these turtles were a little excited to finally see some sunshine! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/32eb0181-6d4d-4829-aa63-b32db0075d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durant Nature Preserve You can take time to visit Durant Nature Preserve during your travels to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durant-Nature-Preserve-North-Raleigh.d553248621564886226.Attraction) ![We got some unexpected snowfall on a 40 degree day. I guess the geese were a little flustered too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/d8c8a7e1-e2b5-4594-a66c-a40cce2ebe92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shelley Lake Park Explore the great outdoors at Shelley Lake Park, a lovely green space in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shelley-Lake-Park-North-Raleigh.d553248621532661326.Attraction) ![durham north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066239/212e46bf-55a6-4645-9d2e-1c49ed3cbbe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Duke University 4.5/5(5 reviews) Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Duke-University-Raleigh.d6066239.Attraction) ![0_65015416](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066157/45ee3cc8-1e93-4b22-ac70-219ecf1127fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Carolina State University Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-University-Southwest-Raleigh.d6066157.Attraction) ![Raleigh Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126994/336b345b-62a2-4f28-837c-8e73b96e53fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Convention Center 3/5(1 review) Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Convention-Center-Downtown-Raleigh.d6126994.Attraction) ![The Old Well at UNC Chapel Hill during the spring with azaleas blooming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087239/f3c64fc6-070e-4076-be5d-81fd2a4377ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of North Carolina 5/5(1 review) Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-North-Carolina-Raleigh.d6087239.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47518493/04536394-4b6f-41cf-9b81-9e905fb1f5aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours £24 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rust.a47518493.activity-details) ![Raleigh True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49198152/9d59ea44-4bb3-4957-8004-b2948f3f694e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh True Crime Tour £14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-true-crime-tour.a49198152.activity-details) ![Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47557587/7167c905-60ad-4b90-9ca2-cb6afd8c5dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-historian-guided-downtown-walking-tour.a47557587.activity-details) ![Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48146077/17ae77cc-d8a5-496e-903f-9e1d4634160c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-durham-historian-guided-walking-tour.a48146077.activity-details) ![Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47660001/693fa4b2-b992-479b-8f6d-05e2a6bd2044.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-walking-historian-tour-in-downtown-durham.a47660001.activity-details) ![Durham African American History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48351953/6b398a72-a8c8-458d-9d5d-06315436faa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham African American History Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-african-american-history-tour.a48351953.activity-details) [See all activities in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in North Raleigh ![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152200/1152189/ebbe311b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC 201 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC £90 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,933 reviews) Nice staff Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1152189&PinnedHotelID=1152189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470505) ![Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103160000/103158100/103158062/b53596b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station 11 Seaboard Ave Raleigh NC £136 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds and ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (760 reviews) Clean room and helpful staff Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=103158062&PinnedHotelID=103158062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470505) ![Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5600/5596/bf9fcb73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville 2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC £96 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,836 reviews) Was there for just one night before we flew out the next day but they were very accommodating and helpful!! The shuttle bus driver even came back to the airport after my girlfriend left her phone on the bus! Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=5596&PinnedHotelID=5596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470505) ![Hilton Raleigh North Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11600/11522/6f58f97c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Raleigh North Hills 3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC £91 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,561 reviews) The rooms were very spacious and clean. Good job cleaning ladies. My dog loved it! I would definitely stay again. The TV was glitching, but other than that, we had a wonderful time. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=11522&PinnedHotelID=11522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470505) ![Sheraton Raleigh Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8897/b7c72cba_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Raleigh Hotel 421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC £136 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) The property needs to be updated for the price hey are charging. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=8897&PinnedHotelID=8897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470505) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25800/25703/98919458_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley 4100 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC £89 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) Very nice hotel and the staff were very friendly. Only issues were the parking situation (very limited spots available) and the bed was not very comfortable. It was fine for a one night stay! Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=25703&PinnedHotelID=25703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470505) [See all 2,508 properties in North Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976470505) 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. ## Check North Raleigh hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470505&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470505&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470505&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470505&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470505&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470505&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470505&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470505&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around North Raleigh ![Midtown Park in the North Hills development of Raleigh NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635074842274/c35042a5-1ecf-47cd-9542-6eda57f48891.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Hills North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-North-Hills.dx553248635074842274) ![The Neuse River trail passes this dam in East Raleigh. It's a nice spot to fish or have a picnic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/d73fcb9c-3b6a-4b6d-a4bd-baa3016c8750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northeast Raleigh 3/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Northeast Raleigh, Buffaloe Road Aquatic Center and Triangle Town Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Northeast-Raleigh.dx553248635976007704) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Crabtree Valley 5/5(2 area reviews) You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Crabtree.dx6346765) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Raleigh While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Midtown-Raleigh.dx981482917821894656) ![Garden on Good Friday](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/c678aa11-7aa8-47d9-9cf0-45703f69150e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Northwest Raleigh 3/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Northwest-Raleigh.dx553248635976472380) ![Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at sunrise.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976477947/fe8ac555-a6e4-4ba1-b908-78691dbb2974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Five Points While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby. 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