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

Our top choices for North Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 2.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Susan

SAR 484 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

Southwest Raleigh, 1.4 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Morgan

SAR 426 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Reyna

SAR 468 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Southwest Raleigh, 2.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Arthur

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, 0.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kyle

SAR 340 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

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

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Southwest Raleigh, 4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Timothy

SAR 468 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Holly

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Hive House

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Cameron

SAR 640 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jun - 13 Jun

The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Elliot

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Maurice

SAR 1,686 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

3.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Brian

SAR 406 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

4.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Juanita

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jun - 21 Jun

SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary

4.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Tina

SAR 482 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jun - 12 Jun

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Tonya

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jun - 12 Jun

Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

5.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Marylin

SAR 493 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

The Mayton

6.4 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kim

SAR 949 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Shannon

SAR 672 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jun - 19 Jun

Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Dr Malcolm

SAR 728 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nicole

SAR 719 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,462 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 141 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 367 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh	2.0 star property	8.2 Very Good 1,445 reviews	View

Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean and the staff was good the breakfast was also fresh and tasty"

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

8/10 Good

"The hotel's location is great, tucked away in a residential area. So it is very quiet, I got alot of work done. The room was very clean, the only problem was there's no mirror so one can check her outfit from head to toe. I had to climb on the bed just to see how my dress and shoes looked. It would be helpful for the management to get a long mirror. Breakfast was OK. They have cereal, breads and juice. I liked these. The hot food was reheated frozen food from years ago, I don't know how long it was frozen. I could tell how tasteless the reheated hash browns were, just after 1 bite. So I would avoid the reheated frozen breakfast. Overall, this mid-sized hotel is nice. Close to Lenovo, etc."

Remodeled ranch style home with Firepit conveniently located

8/10 Good

"Very clean! The outside could use a clean up but the inside was very clean. Very comfy, well supplied and great location! We went for my son’s graduation from NCState and the location was wonderful. The only negative thing about the house is the two spare bedrooms had very hard mattresses. Even for a teenager. We had to purchase a foam topper from Walmart for my daughter who is 16 to be able to sleep comfortably. Most of the time, teens can sleep anywhere and be fine, but not in these beds. The master bedroom had a wonderful mattress but the other bedrooms have very hard, thin mattresses. Other than that, the house was wonderful! I would highly recommend! Just pack a foam mattress topper for the two twin beds and the queen!"

Charming 3 bdr. Condo in Central Raleigh

6/10 Okay

"There were some reviews on here about unsafe parking etc. and that didn't seem true. Unfortunately the parking spot for the condo is right next to the dumpster so there is that. Those we saw in the complex seemed fine, we nodded and waved to a few, never felt unsafe and didn't worry about car getting broken in to. Looking around some of the people kept their places nice, others looked trashy, welcome to a big, older complex. You drive through a cute neighborhood to get to the buildings but the complex itself feels a bit run down and seedy. The apartment/condo is decent, they covered a lot of old issues up with paint and that is starting to fail. There were paint cracks on the ceiling in the main area, doors and some other areas. Furniture was old and not great, the chairs were a bit rickety. The master bed felt well worn, the others a bit better. The kitchen had a full compliment of modern appliances and the flat screen tv's in each room were nice. You can see where owners put just enough into it so the pics look good but it is not a top of the line place. Master bathroom was small and shower even more so. Icemaker and clock didn't work and shower water didn't get very hot. We could hear every step the people upstairs took no matter what time of day or night.On the upside, it is a good location for NC State access or other Raleigh areas. The host was very responsive and communication was good. All in all it was a decent value for what we paid and where it was."

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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.

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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, North Carolina Theatre, and Theatre in the Park.

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Our top choices for North Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

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

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

Hive House

The Longleaf Hotel

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

The Mayton

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

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J.C. Raulston Arboretum

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