Salem, OR

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Salem

Salem featuring a garden

Central Area

If you're spending some time in Central Area, Elsinore Theater and Oregon State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

Central Area
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 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
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
Bush House Museum featuring a garden

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!

South Central
Random old house that looked like it had history and was very classic

Northeast Neighbors

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Neighbors, Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion and Salem Armory Auditorium are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Neighbors
Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

Shilo Inn Suites - Salem

2.5 out of 5
3304 Market St Ne, Salem, OR
Stay at this hotel in Salem. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)
"For the price, it was a great place to stay, and the staff was great. I felt safe. Not a lot of road noise. Easy on and off the freeway."

Reviewed on 15 September 2025

Shilo Inn Suites - 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 AED 410 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
AED 410
AED 461 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
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! (726 reviews)
"Front desk staff, Meadow, was very accommodating to my special needs."

Reviewed on 19 September 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem OR
Comfort Suites Salem

Comfort Suites Salem

2.5 out of 5
630 Hawthorne Ave Se, Salem, OR
The price is AED 390 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
AED 390
AED 439 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
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 breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,134 reviews)
"Breakfast was lackluster. Some staff was great. Some staff you could tell would rather be anywhere else. Mixed bag"

Reviewed on 22 September 2025

Comfort Suites Salem
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.
Spacious Mid Century 5-bedroom house in S Salem with AC, WiFi, Pool, Bar Area

Spacious Mid Century 5-bedroom house in S Salem with AC, WiFi, Pool, Bar Area

Salem
Stay at this vacation home in Salem. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Cottonwood Lakes Golf Course and Minto-Brown ...
Team gathering
"This property is awesome and very unique. From the large indoor pool with diving board, to the old time cassette player, to the beautiful views. Our group of 12 people slept very comfortably (almost every bedroom has its own bathroom) and had a lot of fun. Only negative is that the electrical system ..."

Reviewed on 2 July 2025

Spacious Mid Century 5-bedroom house in S Salem with AC, WiFi, Pool, Bar Area
Retreat on the River with AC in Salem - 3 bedrooms for a cozy stay

Retreat on the River with AC in Salem - 3 bedrooms for a cozy stay

Salem
Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Redgate Winery and Joryville County Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Peaceful waterfront
"Amazing waterfront property for our family. Clean RV with everything needed for our stay!"

Reviewed on 21 July 2025

Retreat on the River with AC in Salem - 3 bedrooms for a cozy stay
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! (94 reviews)
"Responsive and friendly host, we enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 7 September 2025

Jefferson Garden Cottage Cottage
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.

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