What's Downtown Raleigh Like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, look no further than Downtown Raleigh. Take in some culture at North Carolina Museum of History and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. There's plenty more to see, including North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Raleigh?
We have 175 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Raleigh:
Guest House Raleigh
Adults-only B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Hotel with restaurant, pool bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace
The Longleaf Hotel
Art Deco hotel with bar- Free parking • Free WiFi • Cafe • Terrace • Central location
Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
Hotel with restaurant, bar- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Hotel with indoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location
How to Get to Downtown Raleigh
Flying to:
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Downtown Raleigh
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Raleigh
What to See in Downtown Raleigh
- North Carolina Executive Mansion
- Moore Square
- North Carolina State Capitol
- Historic City Market
- William Peace University
Things to Do in Downtown Raleigh
- North Carolina Museum of History
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
- Red Hat Amphitheater
- Raleigh City Museum
Other Popular Downtown Raleigh Attractions
- Dorothea Dix Park
- The Acorn
- North Carolina General Assembly
- Rogers-Bagley-Daniels-Pegues House
- Morgan Street Food Hall