Central Area Travel Guide

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 savour 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

£217
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park

£134
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seven Falls Hiking Tour at Silver Falls State Park
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

£74
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
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Top hotels in Central Area

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 £98 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£98
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se Salem OR
The price is £144 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£144
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Grand Hotel - Salem
Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Stylish Salem Speakeasy Downtown

Salem OR
Stay at this holiday home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Regal Cinebarre Movieland are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"It was good. Easy access checking in and out. Had a great stay."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

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

New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historic Building In Downtown Salem Oregon

Salem OR
Stay at this golf apartment in Salem. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Capitol City Theater and Salem Riverfront ...
10/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews)
"It was great!"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

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New York Style Loft/Condo in Oldest Historic Building In Downtown Salem Oregon
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is £82 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£82
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
Oregon Garden Resort
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 £86 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
£86
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,078 reviews)
"Nice clean and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Southeast Salem

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

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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 Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

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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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