The Best Hotels Closest to North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh for 2026

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A Hyatt Place hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot in front.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a wooden partition, and large windows.

A modern reception area with a curved desk, a beverage cooler, and a seating area with a lamp and decorative items.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells.

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 2.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Dani

SAR 477

SAR 540 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a modern staircase.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

A modern breakfast area with a refrigerated display for yogurt, eggs, and milk, a cereal station, and a variety of fruits and beverages.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible express shop.

2. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Sean

SAR 413

SAR 468 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, yellow chairs, and colorful seating.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, tables, chairs, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a parking area with a stop sign.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, wooden tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Southwest Raleigh, 2.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

eric

SAR 515

SAR 583 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A gazebo with a brick building in the background, featuring outdoor seating and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A bar area with multiple stools, a television mounted on the wall, and shelves with glasses.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, 0.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jolene

SAR 341

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a seating area.

A fitness center with exercise equipment, a television, and a sign.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites RALEIGH WEST - LENOVO CENTER by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

SAR 522

SAR 591 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A two-story house with a front porch, a central staircase, and a brick foundation.

A modern kitchen with a central island, two bar stools, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A bright, modern interior with white chairs, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a dining area in the background.

6. Guest House Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh, 7.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Alan

SAR 673

SAR 762 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window with curtains.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign indicating 'The Market'.

A swimming pool with chairs and a changing room.

7. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

10.2 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Lynn

SAR 571

SAR 646 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A modern interior with wooden shelves, a red booth seating area, and pendant lighting.

A multi-level hotel interior with a staircase, guest access doors, and hanging pendant lights.

8. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Candun

SAR 551

SAR 624 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern lounge area with curved black seating, a central tree, and a city view through large windows.

A modern lounge with large windows, comfortable seating, and a city view.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a city view through large windows.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a central brick fireplace.

9. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

aloria

SAR 563

SAR 638 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a rustic ceiling, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A snack display area with shelves of various snacks and a refrigerated section.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 8.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Renee

SAR 582

SAR 659 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a view of a sunset over a forested area.

A spacious living room with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a central table with lamps.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a decorative glass sculpture, and a fireplace in the background.

A lobby with a central round table surrounded by armchairs, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement.

11. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ben

SAR 1,308

SAR 1,482 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including sofas and chairs, and two street lamps.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering a city view.

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Corey

SAR 731

SAR 828 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a green arch, seating area, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a central water feature, seating areas, and a modern ceiling design.

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, yellow and gray patterned sofas, a round table, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a large plant.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.6 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jesus

SAR 474

SAR 537 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a green sofa, and a reception desk.

14. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Marian

SAR 796

SAR 901 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious bar area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and a television.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a red umbrella, and string lights.

A snack display in a store with various packaged snacks and beverages.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

3.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Samuel

SAR 397

SAR 450 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

16. SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary

4.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Carol

SAR 426

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on a stone wall.

A DoubleTree hotel with a brick facade, a parking lot, and a large building in the background.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves with bottles.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

4.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Gregory

SAR 428

SAR 485 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a blue and grey tiled floor, and a view of a parked car outside.

A modern reception area with a glass display case, a digital screen, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a flat-screen TV, a bar area, and a patterned rug.

A snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with various brands of chips and a refrigerator with a variety of drinks.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jacob

SAR 426

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with wooden walls and tables set for dining.

A bar area with a central island, multiple seating options, and a menu board displaying various drink options.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, gold cutlery, and floral centerpieces.

19. Raleigh Marriott City Center

Downtown Raleigh, 6.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

brandon wade

SAR 698

SAR 791 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the city skyline.

A modern interior with a long bar area, seating, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a decorative wall with vertical elements.

20. The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Southwest Raleigh, 5.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ferdinand

SAR 818

SAR 927 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved this place and Raleigh!"

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

10/10 Excellent

"Overnight stay for one night, but place was clean and comfortable"

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

8/10 Good

"Good location and helpful staff. Clean but could use a refresh."

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing and this location is perfect for a NC State home game!"

Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU

10/10 Excellent

"This place was great. Perfect for what we needed. Bed and pillows were awesome. The decor was beautiful inside and out, there were plenty of amenities available and everything was very thoughtful that they provided! 10/10. Also LOVED the porch. Anytime we come back for a concert, we’re booking here! Thanks for the experience!"

Near NCSU, State Fair, RDU & RTP-2BR +Fire Pit+Fenced Yard+Ample Private Parkng

10/10 Excellent

"Great place in a great area close to do town it was perfect to what we needed and were looking for on our long weekend"

3BR with Personal TVs in Raleigh! 2 King Beds!

8/10 Good

"Everything was good one of the toilets upstairs I didn’t like the seat on the toilet. It was the one that has a cushion and it had hose in it so you couldn’t sit on it… and there’s no broom are mop where we can sweep if we spilled something"

Boho Luxe Stay Game Room, Fire Pit & Playground

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here multiple times and already have it reserved again. Great location and great house."

Remodeled ranch style home with Firepit conveniently located

8/10 Good

"The property was in a good location. Right next to Cary and the Lenovo Center. However the cleanliness of the property was not great. It felt dirty, we saw ants and a cockroach, there was not matress covers on all the beds and the couch was covered in dog hair. After a deep clean this house would be nice."

Other attractions near North Carolina State Fairgrounds

A wooden pergola over a gravel path in a garden with various plants and trees.

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Explore the great outdoors at J.C. Raulston Arboretum, a lovely green space in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Three vibrant flowers with red and yellow petals and a dark center, set against a dry, rocky background.

Lenovo Center

8.8/10 (1,752 reviews)

Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Large metal rings in a park with grass and trees.

North Carolina Museum of Art

8.8/10 (577 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

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J.S. Dorton Arena

6.4/10 (5 reviews)

Catch an event at J.S. Dorton Arena during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex

8.0/10 (14 reviews)

Catch an event at Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex during your trip to Raleigh. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Carter-Finley Stadium

7.8/10 (27 reviews)

Catch an event at Carter-Finley Stadium during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park

Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Raleigh Brewing Company

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Raleigh Brewing Company during your travels to Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

North Carolina State Fairgrounds is located in a scenic area of Raleigh that travelers like for its sporting events and art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 33 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Another good option is Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena, located just 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Carolina State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

To access more information about changing or cancelling your stay near North Carolina State Fairgrounds, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

You'll want to browse the collections at North Carolina Museum of Art, CAM Raleigh, and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Sights like Raleigh Little Theater, Joel Lane Museum House, and North Carolina Executive Mansion are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Red Hat Amphitheater, Burning Coal Theatre, and North Carolina Theatre.

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Our top choices for North Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

2. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

4. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites RALEIGH WEST - LENOVO CENTER by IHG

6. Guest House Raleigh

7. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

8. The Longleaf Hotel

9. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

11. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

12. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

13. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

14. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

16. SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

19. Raleigh Marriott City Center

20. The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU

Near NCSU, State Fair, RDU & RTP-2BR +Fire Pit+Fenced Yard+Ample Private Parkng

3BR with Personal TVs in Raleigh! 2 King Beds!

Boho Luxe Stay Game Room, Fire Pit & Playground

Remodeled ranch style home with Firepit conveniently located

Other attractions near North Carolina State Fairgrounds

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Lenovo Center

North Carolina Museum of Art

J.S. Dorton Arena

Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex

Carter-Finley Stadium

Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park

Raleigh Brewing Company

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