Northwest Raleigh Travel Guide

Raleigh

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Stay near popular Northwest Raleigh attractions

North Carolina Museum of Art

8.8/10 (577 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.
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Things to do

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

£19
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Raleigh True Crime Tour

Raleigh True Crime Tour

£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Raleigh True Crime Tour
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh

£56
per adult
Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Local Craft Beer Bar in Raleigh
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

£14
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Durham African American History Tour

Durham African American History Tour

£14
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
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Top hotels in Northwest Raleigh

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

3.5 out of 5
4500 Marriott Drive Raleigh NC
The price is £122 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£122
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG

Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4433 Lead Mine Rd Raleigh NC
The price is £87 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£87
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Candlewood Suites Raleigh Crabtree by IHG
Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel

Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel

2.5 out of 5
6209 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC
The price is £85 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£85
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Hotel accommodations for handicap rooms are horrible. Especially for Amputees customers. Front desk and Manager services were terrible"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Best Western Plus Raleigh Crabtree Valley Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree

Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree

3.5 out of 5
4700 Creedmoor Rd Raleigh NC
The price is £125 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£125
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, a free local area shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

3.5 out of 5
421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC
The price is £130 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£130
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,004 reviews)
"This hotel has a lot of character but needs a lot of maintenance. Our room was not clean and the beds were brick hard. There was a lot of mold in our bathroom. The toilet didn’t flush properly and The ac didn’t work well and the restaurant ceiling is falling apart."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3.5 out of 5
3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC
The price is £90 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£90
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,107 reviews)
"This seemed like a mediocre hotel. My room was not cleaned on check-in, you could see that some common areas were in need of maintenance. Parking seemed OK (currently construction happening) but they charge for it, and this area did not seem like high expense real estate where maybe you could justify ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
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Where to stay in Northwest Raleigh

Find the best Northwest Raleigh areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn are top sights worth seeing.

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North Hills

North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Regal North Hills while in the area.

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Open Photo by Nikki Benson

Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

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Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

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Open Photo by Phil Vignola Jr.

Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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