Salem, OR

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Oregon State Capitol showing street scenes
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Where to stay in Salem

Creepy, "Silent Hill" type factory town in center Oregon. Or maybe I just play too many video games.

Southeast Salem

4/5(157 area reviews)

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

Southeast Salem
Salem featuring a garden

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Salem First United Methodist Church and Elsinore Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Central Area
Great place to get your pork belly and truffle shoestring fries with blue cheese fix! #foodie

West Salem

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and Union Street Railroad Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Salem
Salem Fairgrounds on a non-fair day

Northgate

While visiting Northgate, you might make a stop by sights like L. B. Day Amphitheater and Oregon State Fair Skychairs.

Northgate
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North Lancaster

While North Lancaster isn't home to many top sights, Oregon State Fair Skychairs and Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Lancaster
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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.

North East Salem
The Hotel Salem
The Hotel Salem
3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se, Salem, OR
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and the staff was great. There were very loud guests in the hotel, many kids sports teams, that were slamming doors. Walls and floors thin, loud steps above if you’re not on the top floor."

Reviewed on 21 June 2025

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The Hotel Salem
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
2 out of 5
2250 Mission St Se, Salem, OR
The price is SAR 325 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
SAR 325
SAR 366 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The room was fine, the breakfast was meh."

Reviewed on 20 June 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
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 SAR 421 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
SAR 421
SAR 474 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at this location for Nike Nationals for 3 days. The staff were super friendly, and the breakfast was very nice. Being my first time at la Quinta Salem, I was amazed by how neat the room and bathroom were and it was consistently cleaned, replenished towels by the time we got back. ..."

Reviewed on 23 June 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Salem
Stay at this condo in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and Netflix. Popular attractions Willamette Heritage Center and Saturday Market are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Family stay
"It was us our son, his wife and grow son. With all 5 of us showering daily we never ran out of hot water, and the pressure was fantastic! Daughter IL and I both have chemical sensitivity. Amanda rocked at giving us a safe clean place to stay. We even took our own sheets just in case. But we didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2025

Large Condo with Creekside View Minutes From Downtown!
Jefferson Garden Cottage Cottage
Jefferson Garden Cottage Cottage
Salem
Stay at this vacation home in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Salem Armory Auditorium and Oregon State Fairgrounds ...
10/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
Perfect for a graduation!
"The perfect place for a family graduation trip! House is super cozy and in a great location. Kitchen is well set up and there were plenty of beds and bathrooms. We'd definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Jefferson Garden Cottage Cottage
Willamette Valley Wine Country- 50+ Wineries. Safe 5 min from downtown Salem.
Willamette Valley Wine Country- 50+ Wineries. Safe 5 min from downtown Salem.
Salem
Stay at this vacation home in Salem. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Minto-Brown Island Park and Salem Riverfront ...
Nice place great hosts
"The property is great as well as the hosts. There is still an ongoing issue with VRBO (customer service is out of country) but this is not the fault of the owners. This why the rating is low in the check in process. Luckily the property is also listing on the competition and we would book that way ..."

Reviewed on 2 December 2023

Willamette Valley Wine Country- 50+ Wineries. Safe 5 min from downtown Salem.
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Popular places to visit

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Willamette Valley Vineyards

4.5/5(103 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Willamette Valley Vineyards during your travels to Turner. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Willamette Valley Vineyards
The arch of the beautiful stage.

Elsinore Theater

4.5/5(14 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Elsinore Theater, a storied theater in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Elsinore Theater
Oregon State Capitol which includes outdoor art

Oregon State Capitol

4.5/5(121 reviews)

After visiting Oregon State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Oregon State Capitol

Willamette University

4/5(76 reviews)

Explore the campus of Willamette University, during your trip to Salem. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Willamette University

Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion

4/5(69 reviews)

Catch an event at Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion during your trip to Salem. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion

Salem Riverfront Park

4.5/5(81 reviews)

After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Riverfront Park

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