South Central Travel Guide

Salem

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.
A gazebo with a red roof and white columns surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Pink roses in a garden.
A large, two-story house with a porch, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and purple flowering trees.
An art gallery with wooden floors and white walls, displaying various paintings.

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Things to do


Top hotels in South Central

Located in close proximity to Willamette University, 2 bedroom 2 bath.

Located in close proximity to Willamette University, 2 bedroom 2 bath.

Salem OR
The price is £190 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£190
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Soap box derby and Bush Barn Art Center ...
Located in close proximity to Willamette University, 2 bedroom 2 bath.
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is £106 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£106
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is £109 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£109
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,047 reviews)
"Location to botanical garden was perfect. Furnishings quite dated. No comfortable chair in room - all dining room hard-back straight chairs. EV charger for Tesla not operational. Adapter charger worked occasionally. Staff were very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
The Independence

The Independence

3 out of 5
201 Osprey Lane Independence OR
The price is £145 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£145
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Independence. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic place! Great location on the river, great area for dog walking. Very comfy beds and pillows, wonderfully quiet. Only slight disappointment was the breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

The Independence
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se Salem OR
The price is £90 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£90
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,305 reviews)
"The room was clean and had a great layout. We enjoyed the variety served for breakfast. The staff was very friendly and helpful in telling us about local restaurants."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Comfort Suites 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 £88 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£88
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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Where to stay in South Central

Find the best South Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

Southeast Salem

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

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.

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Salem Armory Auditorium.

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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