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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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 £213 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£213
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"This is our second time staying at the Lincoln House. We love it. Vaughn, our host, is great. Very fast in responding if you have a question. We travel with our little dog and it is a very dog friendly place. We would always like to stay at the Lincoln House when we come to Salem."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

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

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is £114 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£114
15 Nov - 16 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
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 £86 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£86
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here twice in the last year for high school soccer matches and we have felt well taken care of both times in our stays! The front desk is top notch and a joy to visit with. The pool area is lovely. Rooms spacious and comfortable! The only down side is the breakfast is a voucher for Denny’s ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR
The price is £101 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
£101
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,362 reviews)
"Clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Hotel Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

3 out of 5
120 Arney Road NE Woodburn OR
The price is £65 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£65
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Woodburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Room was very clean, bed was firm which I prefer, pillows were lumpy and terrible. The shower pressure was horrible. Staff is okay, find it strange to put a QR code on the bed to tip the cleaning staff. The air conditioning smelt like cat pee when I turned it down on so I opened the window, but wouldn’t ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
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 £79 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
£79
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (1,106 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

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 L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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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