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 gym with treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells.

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

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 2.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Dani

SAR 428

SAR 485 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern living room with a kitchen area, featuring a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows.

A modern lounge area with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A reception area with a wooden counter, shelves with various items, a bench, and framed pictures on the wall.

2. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

Southwest Raleigh, 1.4 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Michelle

SAR 426

SAR 483 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 lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a snack bar.

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

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

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Stacy

SAR 357

SAR 404 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Southwest Raleigh, 2.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Lee-Ann

SAR 428

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A reception area with a red carpet, a reception desk, and a seating area with two armchairs.

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

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

5. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, 0.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jessica

SAR 329

SAR 372 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, and a small coffee table.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted television.

A modern dining area with a large white table, blue chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

SAR 690

SAR 781 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill and seating area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window and a wall with a textured design.

A modern bar area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, a bar counter with stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Southwest Raleigh, 4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brandon

SAR 458

SAR 519 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

8. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

10.2 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Lynn

SAR 454

SAR 515 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A buffet area with various food options, a coffee station, and a glass partition.

A spacious living area with a modern chandelier, a stone accent wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

A modern lobby with leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a central light fixture.

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Isaiah

SAR 463

SAR 524 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a leather sofa, green chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a bar area.

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

10. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nicholas

SAR 543

SAR 615 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the city.

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Paul

SAR 731

SAR 828 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 snack display area with shelves of various snacks and a refrigerated section.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 8.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Renee

SAR 562

SAR 636 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

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

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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.

14. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Bethany

SAR 584

SAR 661 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

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

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

15. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ben

SAR 1,382

SAR 1,566 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 restaurant with round tables and cushioned seating, large windows with a city view, and pendant lighting.

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

16. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Marian

SAR 732

SAR 829 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with various brands of chips and a refrigerator with a variety of drinks.

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jacob

SAR 426

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

4.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Gregory

SAR 386

SAR 437 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a stone fireplace, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered walkway.

A reception desk with a modern design, a digital screen, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

5.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Edward

SAR 426

SAR 483 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a sign reading "The Nook Bar," featuring a counter with bottles and a menu, surrounded by four bar stools with cushioned seats.

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

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

3.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Robert

SAR 399

SAR 452 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary	9.4 Exceptional 1,509 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 228 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center	9.0 Wonderful 399 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh	8.2 Very good 1,530 reviews	View

Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Remodeled ranch style home with Firepit conveniently located

8/10 Good

"This house is in a great location for Carter Finley Stadium, the Lenovo Center, and the NC State Fairgrounds. This house fit our group perfectly. It had what you needed, but there wasn't anything extra. There were some minor issues because of the previous guests, but we had good communication with the host. We would definitely consider staying here again."

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location to get to and back from Lenovo center. Thank you all!"

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

10/10 Excellent

"Good central location for downtown and NCSU. Pet-friendly."

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

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We had everything we needed and were quite comfortable. Great communication with host. Thank you!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

10/10 Excellent

"I felt safe and enjoyed myself."

2 Kings, 2 Queens, 3.5 baths, Bonus Room - 2 mins from PNC Arena & Carter-Finley

10/10 Excellent

"1000/10 would stay again! Ray was so helpful and communicated well!!!"

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."

Sweet Nest in Central Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

"No issues had."

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 32 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 32 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, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and Joel Lane Museum House. Sights like Raleigh Little Theater, North Carolina Executive Mansion, and Mordecai Historic Park 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. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

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

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

5. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

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

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

8. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

9. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

10. The Longleaf Hotel

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

13. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

14. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

15. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

16. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

19. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

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Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Remodeled ranch style home with Firepit conveniently located

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

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

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

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

2 Kings, 2 Queens, 3.5 baths, Bonus Room - 2 mins from PNC Arena & Carter-Finley

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

Boho Luxe Stay Game Room, Fire Pit & Playground

Sweet Nest in Central Raleigh

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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