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An outdoor patio with seating, a fire feature, and a view of a cityscape.

A multi-level hotel interior with a staircase, guest access doors, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a leather sofa, green chairs, a wooden reception desk, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and two wall-mounted lamps.

1. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 2.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Clayton

Rp2.526.334

Rp2.861.072 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern lounge area with curved black seating, a central tree, and a city view through large windows.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a city view through large windows.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, string lights, and a city view.

A modern lounge with large windows, comfortable seating, and a city view.

2. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 2.8 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Allison

Rp3.457.384

Rp3.915.504 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a view of the city.

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and large windows.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, including sofas and chairs, and two street lamps.

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 3.1 km from Free Expression Tunnel

trisha

Rp3.434.015

Rp3.889.022 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.

An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A modern lobby with a wooden wall, a green sofa, and a reception desk.

4. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh, 3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Mary

Rp3.087.350

Rp3.496.423 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bar area with a central island, multiple seating options, and a menu board displaying various drink options.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large pillars, and a modern ceiling design.

A restaurant with wooden walls and tables set for dining.

5. Raleigh Marriott City Center

Downtown Raleigh, 3.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Desiree

Rp3.634.252

Rp4.115.792 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bar area with stools.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa. There is a TV mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the city.

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, a fireplace, and a city view at dusk.

A modern hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering city views, and a contemporary ceiling design.

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Glenwood South, 2.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Kevin

Rp3.434.015

Rp3.889.022 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a central brick fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a curved black hammock chair, a dining table, and chairs. A large tree is visible in the center, surrounded by a circular light fixture.

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 2.8 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Karin

Rp3.240.483

Rp3.669.846 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A modern cafe with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a view of the outside.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent rooftop sign and a ground-level entrance with a covered area.

8. Aloft by Marriott Raleigh

University Park, 0.7 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Sandra

Rp3.556.627

Rp4.027.880 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a large rug.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and brick walls.

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, dark wooden furniture, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

Glenwood South, 2.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Jeffrey

Rp2.300.164

Rp2.604.935 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden beams, and a brick archway leading to another room.

A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a stainless steel range, and a brick wall.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and ellipticals.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a building with multiple balconies.

10. Kasa Village District Raleigh

Midtown Raleigh, 1 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Nathan

Rp1.429.002

Rp2.617.324 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A two-story house with a front porch, a central staircase, and a brick foundation.

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden bench, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a chair.

A hallway with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a dining area in the background.

A bright, modern interior with white chairs, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

11. Guest House Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh, 3.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Alan

Rp3.162.329

Rp3.581.502 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious bar area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and a television.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a red umbrella, and string lights.

A bar area with a sign reading "The Nook Bar," featuring a counter with bottles and a menu, surrounded by four bar stools with cushioned seats.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and large windows.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

7 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Gary

Rp1.866.171

Rp2.113.440 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A Hyatt Place hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot in front.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a wooden partition, and large windows.

A bar area with a counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells.

13. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 6.1 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Tom

Rp2.011.188

Rp2.277.671 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a large window offering a city view.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of a landscaped area, surrounded by chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A modern reception area with a wooden counter, a large wall with text, and a vending machine.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire feature, seating, and chairs.

14. Springhill Suites By Marriott Raleigh Garner

Southeast Raleigh, 10.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Sandra

Rp2.683.348

Rp3.038.892 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a television screen.

An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill and seating area.

A kitchen counter with a blender, a cutting board with fruit, a bowl of strawberries, a glass, and a potted plant.

A modern bar area with a long wooden table and blue chairs, a bar counter with stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Southwest Raleigh, 4.2 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Chip

Rp2.452.238

Rp2.777.159 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and string lights.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a rustic ceiling, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 6.3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Renee

Rp2.460.177

Rp2.786.150 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lobby with a green arch, seating area, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large mirror, and a chandelier.

An outdoor patio with stone flooring, yellow and gray patterned sofas, a round table, and string lights.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a large plant.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.6 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Dawn

Rp2.227.832

Rp2.523.020 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A lobby with yellow chairs, a billiards table, and a patterned floor.

A lobby with yellow chairs, a chandelier, a colorful abstract painting, and a patterned floor.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.

A room with a black and white geometric floor pattern, colorful wall decorations, and modern furniture including grey armchairs and a glass table with a gold base.

18. Hive House

7.3 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Christopher

Rp2.738.920

Rp3.101.828 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, yellow chairs, and a dining table.

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, a sofa with cushions, and a seating area with a counter in the background.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

An electric vehicle charging station with a sign indicating it is a high power station.

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh North I-540

Northeast Raleigh, 12.5 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Kari

Rp1.798.073

Rp2.036.318 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A lobby with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, and two cityscape paintings on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a TV.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

Northeast Raleigh, 7.5 km from Free Expression Tunnel

Noah

Rp2.084.402

Rp2.360.585 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Free Expression Tunnel

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Longleaf Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,173 reviews	View
Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 440 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 763 reviews	View
Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station	9.4 Exceptional 1,104 reviews	View
Raleigh Marriott City Center	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View

Top Free Expression Tunnel Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay the staff and crew were absolutely amazing."

Raleigh Marriott City Center

10/10 Excellent

"Very family-friendly"

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Allowed us an early check in at 4am, were all very pleasant and kind."

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love everything about this hotel! We will be returning"

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and smelt so clean. Bar was amazing and breakfast was ok."

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"I loved the breakfast"

The Longleaf Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We always love the Longleaf!!"

AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

8/10 Good

"My stay was okay overall, but there were several service issues. When I arrived at the hotel, the front desk staff had difficulty finding my reservation, and it took quite a while to resolve. Eventually, I was given cards for complimentary breakfast the following morning for both myself and the person I was traveling with, as I had booked two rooms. The following day, by 2:00 PM, my room still had not been cleaned. I had to call housekeeping to request that my room be serviced. I feel that daily room cleaning should be provided without guests having to call and request it. After my room was cleaned, I noticed that housekeeping had not left soap in my bathroom. I called Guest Services, but after waiting for more than an hour, nothing was done. I had to call again before someone finally came to bring the soap. I also noticed that the other room I had booked had items provided that were not left in my room, such as shoe-care items and cotton swabs. I would expect the same basic amenities to be provided consistently in both rooms. Overall, there were several avoidable service issues during my stay. I hope the hotel improves its housekeeping and front-desk service."

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best that I’ve ever stayed at. The location is right next to the convention center. So clean and spacious! I particularly love the high ceiling"

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Raleigh Little Theater

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Pullen Park

8.6/10 (33 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Free Expression Tunnel?

Free Expression Tunnel is located in Raleigh. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 31 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Free Expression Tunnel?

Aloft by Marriott Raleigh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Free Expression Tunnel. Another good choice is Kasa Village District Raleigh, located just 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Free Expression Tunnel?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Free Expression Tunnel.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Free Expression Tunnel, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Free Expression Tunnel.

What can I see and do near Free Expression Tunnel?

Study the collections at CAM Raleigh, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences or North Carolina Museum of Art. Raleigh Little Theater, Joel Lane Museum House and North Carolina Executive Mansion are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Red Hat Amphitheater, North Carolina Theatre and Theatre in the Park.

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Our top choices for Free Expression Tunnel hotels

1. The Longleaf Hotel

2. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

3. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

4. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

5. Raleigh Marriott City Center

6. AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

8. Aloft by Marriott Raleigh

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

10. Kasa Village District Raleigh

11. Guest House Raleigh

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

13. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

14. Springhill Suites By Marriott Raleigh Garner

15. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

17. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

18. Hive House

19. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh North I-540

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North

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Top Free Expression Tunnel Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Raleigh Marriott City Center

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown

The Casso, Raleigh, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown

The Longleaf Hotel

AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Other attractions near Free Expression Tunnel

Village District

William Neal Reynolds Coliseum

Raleigh Little Theater

WRAL Azalea Gardens

Raleigh Rose Garden

Theatre in the Park

Pullen Park

Gregg Museum of Art & Design

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