Title: Visit Downtown Raleigh: Best of Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Downtown Raleigh](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Raleigh-Raleigh-Hotels.0-n553248635976481893-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Raleigh](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Raleigh](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Raleigh Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Downtown-Raleigh.d553248635976481893.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown Raleigh Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-Raleigh.d553248635976481893.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downtown Raleigh ## Raleigh ![View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481893/478832e9-3022-495d-b592-d79ae9300d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481893/478832e9-3022-495d-b592-d79ae9300d99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is part of the confederate memorial area of the cemetery. There was recently vandalism on some of the statues in protest of honoring the confederate soldiers. It's an interesting discussion for sure. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/010e2f1f-af51-40d3-ba8f-dfb9710e89a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Really neat place to visit. Had a great time brushing up on some NC history.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/1c68a956-7d37-4943-a03b-6d55838e182e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![I love checking out college campuses if I'm visiting a college town!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/338345b9-6bfc-4289-ba1c-21ee09f36d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Raleigh Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Raleigh travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Raleigh.dx178300) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Raleigh Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126994/336b345b-62a2-4f28-837c-8e73b96e53fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Convention Center Learn about the events happening at Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Raleigh-Convention-Center-Downtown-Raleigh.d6126994.Vacation-Attraction) ![NC Museum of Natural Sciences if ever visiting Raleigh.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/929bf6c8-1dc0-41d8-b16f-c4f4218452e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Carolina-Museum-Of-Natural-Sciences-Downtown-Raleigh.d6066161.Vacation-Attraction) ![After a fun weekend visiting my friend at NC State, we decided to make the short drive to downtown Raleigh to check out the Capitol Building. Amazing building and very photogenic on all 4 sides!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/7038b796-6a02-4790-a34b-7ef3aa1cb045.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Carolina State Capitol After visiting North Carolina State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Raleigh. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Carolina-State-Capitol-Downtown-Raleigh.d6066155.Vacation-Attraction) ![I love checking out college campuses if I'm visiting a college town!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/338345b9-6bfc-4289-ba1c-21ee09f36d32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### William Peace University Enjoy the collegiate vibe at William Peace University during your visit to Raleigh. [](https://expedia.ca/Peace-College-Main-Building-Downtown-Raleigh.d658956379020234752.Vacation-Attraction) ![durham north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066239/212e46bf-55a6-4645-9d2e-1c49ed3cbbe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Duke University Walk around the campus of Duke University, a top college in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral. [](https://expedia.ca/Duke-University-Raleigh.d6066239.Vacation-Attraction) ![0_65015416](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066157/45ee3cc8-1e93-4b22-ac70-219ecf1127fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Carolina State University Explore the campus of North Carolina State University during your visit to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Carolina-State-University-Southwest-Raleigh.d6066157.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47557587/7167c905-60ad-4b90-9ca2-cb6afd8c5dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour CA $28 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/raleigh-historian-guided-downtown-walking-tour.a47557587.activity-details) ![Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47663824/b55fcd7c-1350-4c1c-865a-2ca8ddef0445.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Create Your Own Lipstick or Lip Gloss Class Experience in Raleigh CA $90 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/create-your-own-lipstick-or-lip-gloss-class-experience-in-raleigh.a47663824.activity-details) ![Exploring the Capital City by Rickshaw in Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48207155/57345553-2ee5-42bd-a045-4396f54be913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour of Downtown Raleigh on a Rickshaw, with Triangle Cycle Tours CA $167 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-of-downtown-raleigh-on-a-rickshaw.a48207155.activity-details) [See all activities in Raleigh](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Downtown Raleigh Hotel Deals ![The Longleaf Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36260000/36259700/36259669/85ca427f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Longleaf Hotel 300 N Dawson St Raleigh NC CA $172 CA $195 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,041 reviews) Great hotel! Super clean and friendly staff! Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=36259669&PinnedHotelID=36259669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481893) ![Sheraton Raleigh Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8900/8897/d472385f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Raleigh Hotel 421 S Salisbury St Raleigh NC CA $220 CA $249 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Great service at the coffee bar and all around. Very clean Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=8897&PinnedHotelID=8897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481893) ![Raleigh Marriott City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2090000/2084200/2084133/43225b0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Raleigh Marriott City Center 500 Fayetteville St Raleigh NC CA $245 CA $277 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Front desk staff, quiet floor Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=2084133&PinnedHotelID=2084133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481893) ![Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103160000/103158100/103158062/9b49ab03_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station 11 Seaboard Ave Raleigh NC CA $211 CA $239 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (698 reviews) Great Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=103158062&PinnedHotelID=103158062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481893) ![Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105140000/105133800/105133739/668d66fb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown 200 West Davie Street Raleigh NC CA $246 CA $279 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Coastal ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews) Love this Hotel we stay here every time we visit our family in Raleigh NC staff is super friendly and everything is steps away Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=105133739&PinnedHotelID=105133739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481893) ![Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105140000/105133800/105133741/83dfa1e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown 200A West Davie Street Suite A Raleigh NC CA $251 CA $284 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions North Carolina State Fairgrounds ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews) 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 ... Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=105133741&PinnedHotelID=105133741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976481893) [See all 1,929 properties in Downtown Raleigh](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976481893) 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. ## Check Downtown Raleigh hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481893&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481893&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481893&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481893&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481893&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976481893&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Raleigh ![Historic Oakwood cemetery entrance and Spring trees in bloom in Raleigh North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343382/18739b98-a038-42d6-bb00-0047bb59bd8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Historic Oakwood The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Historic Oakwood. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are a few top sights nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Raleigh-Historic-Oakwood.dx6343382) ![Trolley Pub Raleigh, it's always a fun time with a few friends, rain or shine!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/249ccb6d-9cb0-49f0-a494-968a1f6ac54e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Warehouse District If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Raleigh-Warehouse-District.dx807731388393955328) ![This is a really unique bar that just opened down town. You can poor yourself as much beer as you want of each beer and you pay by the ounce. They're constantly changing the taps out too. They have a pretty good sized menu, but the food isn't spectacular. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/f9ccc546-0aee-434b-a3ef-374e266d87a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Glenwood South When in Glenwood South, you can plan a visit to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Raleigh-Glenwood-South.dx553248635976480053) ![ NC Capital Building Raleigh, North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474224/4a239e22-fb2c-4fd3-92ea-ca12e7a52716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Raleigh If you're spending some time in East Raleigh, Raleigh Flea Market and African American Cultural Complex are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Raleigh-East-Raleigh.dx553248635976474224) ![Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at sunrise.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976477947/fe8ac555-a6e4-4ba1-b908-78691dbb2974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Five Points Though Five Points might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. [](https://expedia.ca/Raleigh-Five-Points-East.dx553248635976477947) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southeast Raleigh If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing. 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