What's Downtown Raleigh like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, consider 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 Marbles Kids Museums and Moore Square.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Raleigh?
We have 175 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' top places to stay in Downtown Raleigh:
Guest House Raleigh
Adults-only B&B- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Garden
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station
Hotel with restaurant and pool bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace
The Longleaf Hotel
Art Deco hotel with bar- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • Terrace • Central location
Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
Hotel with restaurant and bar- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff
Raleigh Marriott City Center
Hotel with indoor pool and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • 24-hour fitness centre • 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
- Moore Square
- The Acorn
- 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
- North Carolina Executive Mansion
- Capitol Area Visitor Center
- North Carolina General Assembly
- Morgan Street Food Hall