Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

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A calm lake with a wooden pier extending into the water.
A waterfall cascading over rocks.
A multi-tiered waterfall with moss-covered rocks and a wooden bridge.
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A wooden mill with a water wheel and a stone foundation.

Stay near popular Southwest Raleigh attractions

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North Carolina State University

8.8/10 (2,091 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours

£20
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
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
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

£14
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
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Top hotels in Southwest Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

2 out of 5
1520 Blue Ridge Rd Raleigh NC
The price is £63 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£63
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,476 reviews)
"I am a frequent at Ramada in California. This is my first stay at the property in Raleigh NC. Everything as expected at Ramada as my previous stay except that I found one or two bedbugs on my arm the second morning. It's in the room 118 where I slept"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

3 out of 5
710 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh NC
The price is £96 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£96
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
2451 Alumni Drive Raleigh NC
The price is £131 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£131
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

3 out of 5
6115 Corporate Ridge Road Raleigh NC
The price is £89 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£89
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (189 reviews)
"Very clean,"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

3 out of 5
6825 Chapel Hill Road Raleigh NC
The price is £91 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£91
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"Clean room!! Comfortable beds. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was your typical breakfast. Good selection!!! The only bad thing was hearing the train at around 5-6am which for next time we’ll ask for a room far away from the tracks."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center
The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

3.5 out of 5
603 W Morgan St. Raleigh NC
The price is £149 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£149
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Where to stay in Southwest Raleigh

Find the best Southwest 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 North Carolina State Capitol 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.

View of North Carolina State Capitol building in fall season,Raleigh,NC,USA

Midtown Raleigh

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

A large, beige building with multiple windows and a curved corner design.
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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.

A rustic wooden mill with a water wheel, a small pond, and a sunset in the background.

Southeast Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest Raleigh Travel Guide

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