What's it like in Downtown Raleigh?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Raleigh's Downtown Raleigh neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Downtown Raleigh travel tips? Make sure that you visit Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Raleigh?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Guest House Raleigh - Adults Only is the highest ranked property in Downtown Raleigh. This B&B is a short 10-minute walk from Raleigh Convention Center, and it offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include The Longleaf Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Raleigh?

Expedia has 223 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Raleigh to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Raleigh area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Raleigh, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Downtown Raleigh.

What is there to do around this Raleigh neighbourhood?

Attractions such as North Carolina Museum of History, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts highlight Raleigh's cultural scene. Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Raleigh include Oakwood Cemetery, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Burning Coal Theatre. While you're out sightseeing in Raleigh, make sure that you visit other sights such as Capitol Area Visitor Center or Supreme Court of North Carolina.

How can I get around Downtown Raleigh and the greater Raleigh area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Raleigh Union Station.

Top 10 Downtown Raleigh Hotels of 2026

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Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh

Elmer

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh

Jeanie

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Raleigh Marriott City Center

Downtown Raleigh

Kirk

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh

Gregg

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Downtown Raleigh

Meyetta

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh

Ashley

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh

Teresa

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Guest House Raleigh - Adults Only

Downtown Raleigh

Hamilton

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 10.1 km from Downtown Raleigh

Vyonne Evelyn

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

Northeast Raleigh, 5 km from Downtown Raleigh

Angel

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

North Hills, 5.5 km from Downtown Raleigh

Brandi

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 9.7 km from Downtown Raleigh

judy

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP

22.1 km from Downtown Raleigh

Peggy

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Delta Hotels by Marriott Raleigh-Durham at Research Triangle Park

22.5 km from Downtown Raleigh

Kenneth

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek

20.2 km from Downtown Raleigh

Chelise

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 7.2 km from Downtown Raleigh

Karis

includes taxes & fees

6 Feb - 7 Feb

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, 7.1 km from Downtown Raleigh

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park

23.2 km from Downtown Raleigh

Ilsia

includes taxes & fees

7 Feb - 8 Feb

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

27.8 km from Downtown Raleigh

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

10.7 km from Downtown Raleigh

Lori

includes taxes & fees

1 Mar - 2 Mar

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Where to stay in Downtown Raleigh

Find the best Downtown Raleigh areas for the activities you enjoy most.

North Hills

North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Lassiter Mill Historic Park while in the area.

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Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

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Downtown Durham

If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

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North Raleigh

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.

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Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.

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Top Downtown Raleigh Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

10/10 Excellent

"We ended up staying two nights here when we were trying to fly out of RDU during the winter storm and our flights kept getting canceled. Both the staff at the front desk and the shuttle drivers were friendly. The room was comfortable, and the lobby was nice. Enjoyed complimentary hot chocolate (delicious!), bottled water & chips when we checked in. The only "con" was the breakfast. There was a charge for it and it was pretty meh. "

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was fantastic! Every staff member we met was so kind and helpful, the hotel was beautiful- the room very clean and I’m a tough critic on hotel rooms. Even valet was cheerful when grabbing our car in an ice storm. I would highly recommend this hotel. Within walking distance to many places "

Hotels in Downtown Raleigh

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Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Raleigh Marriott City Center

The Longleaf Hotel

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Guest House Raleigh - Adults Only

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP

Delta Hotels by Marriott Raleigh-Durham at Research Triangle Park

Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

Where to stay in Downtown Raleigh

North Hills

Southwest Raleigh

Downtown Durham

North Raleigh

Midtown Raleigh

Top Downtown Raleigh Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

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