Central Area

Salem

A large white monument with a statue on top, surrounded by trees and modern sculptures.
A large white building with a tall tower and a statue on top, surrounded by green grass and trees.
A modern sculpture in a garden with a white building and a statue in the background.
A cityscape with a prominent mountain in the background.
A large white building with a tall tower and a statue on top.

Stay near popular Central Area attractions

A modern bridge with a unique design, a river below, and a park with greenery.

Salem Riverfront Park

8.6/10 (355 reviews)
After visiting Salem Riverfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Meet the growers of these dynamic vintages

Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour

S$371
per adult
Private Wine Excursion Willamette Valley, Oregon - Wine Tour
Willamette Valley vineyard

Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour

S$1,278
per traveller
Private Group, Full Day - Willamette Valley Wine Tour
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital

S$16
per adult
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Salem Oregon's Beautiful Capital
get into the photo at our favorite waterfalls!

Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland

S$126
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Silver Falls Waterfall Hiking Tour from Portland
Small Group River Tours

Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private

S$293
per adult
Guided Jetboat Tour for Six -Private
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland

Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)

S$1,533
per adult
Private - Willamette Valley Wine Tour From Portland (tasting fees included)
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Top hotels in Central Area

The Grand Hotel - Salem

The Grand Hotel - Salem

3.5 out of 5
201 Liberty St Se Salem OR
The price is S$216 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
S$216
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Grand Hotel - Salem
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
195 Commercial Street SE Salem OR
The price is S$156 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
S$156
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (572 reviews)
"Great experience. Location in walking distance of fun bars and cute coffee shops."

Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2026

Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry by Hilton
Oregon Garden Resort

Oregon Garden Resort

3 out of 5
895 W Main St Silverton OR
The price is S$193 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
S$193
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Silverton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,141 reviews)
"Our room was dated and in need of an upgrade. Breakfast was of poor quality and served in a crowded venue with poor traffic control. We expected better and were disappointed."

Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2026

Oregon Garden Resort
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

2.5 out of 5
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem OR
The price is S$140 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
S$140
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here twice in the last year for high school soccer matches and we have felt well taken care of both times in our stays! The front desk is top notch and a joy to visit with. The pool area is lovely. Rooms spacious and comfortable! The only down side is the breakfast is a voucher for Denny’s ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov, 2026

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
The Hotel Salem

The Hotel Salem

3 out of 5
4370 Commercial St Se Salem OR
The price is S$181 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
S$181
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Salem. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,370 reviews)
"Clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2026

The Hotel Salem
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn

3 out of 5
120 Arney Road NE Woodburn OR
The price is S$111 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
S$111
6 Dec - 7 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Woodburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodburn
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Where to stay in Central Area

Find the best Central Area areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large building with a statue on top, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Southeast Salem

If you're spending some time in Southeast Salem, Honeywood Winery and Wunderland are top sights worth seeing.

A pedestrian bridge over a river, surrounded by greenery and a large globe sculpture.

West Salem

When in West Salem, you can plan a visit to Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A gazebo surrounded by a garden with various flowers and trees.

South Central

If you're spending some time in South Central, Bush House Museum and Soap box derby are top sights worth seeing.

A waterfall surrounded by dense forest and a wooden fence.

Northgate

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

A red brick building with a sign that reads "The Ivanhoe Apartments Office."
Photo by Christian Canterbury
Open Photo by Christian Canterbury

Northeast Neighbors

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

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