What's it like in Central Area?

Travelers to the Central Area neighborhood in Salem will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Central Area travel tips? Be sure to check out Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite place to stay in Central Area?

Based on our traveler data, Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Area. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Salem Riverfront Park, and it offers 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center. Another good option for your stay in the area is The Grand Hotel - Salem .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Central Area?

Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodations in Central Area to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Salem area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Central Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central Area?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Central Area, head over to our customer service page .

What are the top things to see and do in Central Area?

Central Area's sights and attractions like Elsinore Theater, Capitol City Theater, and Willamette Heritage Center offer insight into the local culture. Oregon State Capitol and Salem Riverfront Carousel are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Central Area include The Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Regal Cinebarre Movieland, and State Capitol State Park. When you're sightseeing in Salem, A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village and Saturday Market are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Central Area and the greater Salem area?

If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Salem Station.

Top Central Area Hotels

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Our top choices for Central Area hotels

The Grand Hotel - Salem

Central Area

Robert

₩285,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Central Area

Nathalie

₩315,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

The Hotel Salem

Morningside, 5.4 km from Central Area

Michael

₩226,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Oregon Garden Resort

19.9 km from Central Area

Vicki

₩282,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 16 - Jul 17

Best Western Woodburn

26.6 km from Central Area

Tamara E

₩213,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

6.7 km from Central Area

Angelica

₩236,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

8.3 km from Central Area

Wendy

₩202,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

Northgate, 4.9 km from Central Area

JoAnne

₩117,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 15 - Jul 16

Rodeway Inn Salem Northgate

Northgate, 6.1 km from Central Area

Rod

₩143,311 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (with Sofa) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

College Inn Monmouth

18.3 km from Central Area

John

₩130,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 21 - Jul 22

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Southeast Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area

rita

₩213,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 4 - Aug 5

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area

Veanna

₩175,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

The Independence

15.3 km from Central Area

Dustin

₩315,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn

26.4 km from Central Area

Corina

₩147,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites

21.8 km from Central Area

Noel

₩196,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Southeast Salem, 2.3 km from Central Area

nathan

₩148,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 28 - Jul 29

Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity

23.1 km from Central Area

Mackenzie

₩159,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Room, 2 Double Beds | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), bed sheets

Riverside Inn Dallas

22.2 km from Central Area

Bobby

₩140,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

North East Salem, 3.8 km from Central Area

Dylan

₩149,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 23 - Jul 24

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Southeast Salem, 3.7 km from Central Area

Julie

₩233,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 22 - Jul 23

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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Southeast Salem

While visiting Southeast Salem, you might make a stop by sights like Willamette Heritage Center and Honeywood Winery.

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A pedestrian bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a large globe sculpture.

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village and Salem Riverfront Carousel, 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 Fair Skychairs.

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North East Salem

Though North East Salem might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion.

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South Central

Just south of downtown Salem, discover Bush's Pasture Park, Asahel Bush House and Museum, and Deepwood Estate, all nestled within the Gaiety Hill-Bush's Pasture Park Historic District. Enjoy a mix of history and green spaces!

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Top Central Area Hotel Reviews

Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was large, clean and comfortable. I slept really well. Our room was on the 4th floor and was quiet except for the loud talkers Nextdoor. The breakfast was good. There was taco meat and tortillas along with the eggs and potatoes for making breakfast burritos."

Oregon Garden Resort

8/10 Good

"Only stayed one night. Room was spacious and had nice amenities, however a good updating and replacing the hard beds would be great. Because it is Northwest Oregon, the grounds were beautifully green and plants looked mostly healthy. They do need to spray more often for ants. The complimentary breakfast was above par and had a beautiful view. We did have a drink in the bar. My husband had a draft beer and a Jack and Coke which were fine. I had a specific martini that didn't make the grade. It was not well chilled and served in a smaller martini glass (it was a double and I would have rather had it in a normal drink glass if they didn't have larger martini glasses. Half ended up on the carpet, sofa and me. My husband had first asked for a blended margarita and was told they didn't have a blender. WHAT BAR DOESN'T HAVE A BLENDER. The ambiance was relaxing and they had live music which was nice. It was a comfortable stay and I would go again, just skip their bar. I really wanted to see the Frank Lloyd Wright house, but didn't have time. Centrally located to everything, wineries, Monestary, unique stories, etc."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was the highlight of this one night stay. A lot to choose from and continually restocked. The coffee was not good in the lobby or the room. Our TV never did work as someone had unplugged the HDMI cable and we were unable to reach behind the TV mount to replug it. No problem with people unplugging to setup their laptop streaming but make sure you leave the room as you found it. The hallway noise in the morning made it impossible to sleep late. Doors slamming and people walking. Need more soundproofing."

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Our top choices for Central Area hotels

The Grand Hotel - Salem

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

The Hotel Salem

Oregon Garden Resort

Best Western Woodburn

Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salem North - Keizer by IHG

HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Salem, OR

Rodeway Inn Salem Northgate

College Inn Monmouth

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

The Independence

Super 8 by Wyndham Woodburn

Best Western Dallas Inn & Suites

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem

Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity

Riverside Inn Dallas

Days Inn by Wyndham Black Bear

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem, OR

Where to stay in Central Area

Southeast Salem

West Salem

Northgate

North East Salem

South Central

Top Central Area Hotel Reviews

Best Western Premier Keizer/Salem Hotel

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