The Best Hotels Closest to North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and dumbbells.

A modern reception area with a curved desk, a beverage cooler, and a seating area with a lamp and decorative items.

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

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 2.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Tori

Rp2.058.840

Rp2.331.635 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern living room with a kitchen area, featuring a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and large windows.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a wall with a food and diet sign.

A reception area with a wooden counter, shelves with various items, a bench, and framed pictures on the wall.

2. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

Southwest Raleigh, 1.4 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ella

Rp2.015.496

Rp2.282.547 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a modern staircase.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible express shop.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a snack bar.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking lot.

3. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Stacy

Rp1.769.880

Rp2.004.389 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A gazebo with a brick building in the background, featuring outdoor seating and a brick wall.

A bar area with multiple stools, a television mounted on the wall, and shelves with glasses.

A reception area with a red carpet, a reception desk, and a seating area with two armchairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a telephone, and a window with curtains.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, 0.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Robin

Rp1.547.189

Rp1.752.190 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, yellow chairs, and colorful seating.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a parking area with a stop sign.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, tables, chairs, and a large window offering a view of the city.

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Southwest Raleigh, 2.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kelly

Rp2.026.332

Rp2.294.821 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and a blue accent wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a central counter, a refrigerated display case, and a seating area with a sofa.

A breakfast area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with food items, and a view of the outside.

A gym with exercise equipment, a television, and a mirrored wall.

6. Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

12.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Muthukumar

Rp1.980.279

Rp2.242.665 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Microtel by Wyndham hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with six tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and decorative wall art.

A reception desk with a clock, a flat-screen TV, and potted plants.

7. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

12.1 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Doris

Rp1.281.364

Rp1.451.145 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

An indoor swimming pool with a central water feature, seating areas, and a modern ceiling design.

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

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

8. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.6 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jesus

Rp2.206.571

Rp2.498.942 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative vase on a table.

A kitchen with a stove, pots, and a person cooking.

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a person performing a yoga pose.

A restaurant setting with tables set for dining, featuring green tablecloths, white flowers, and various dishes and drinks.

9. HYATT house Raleigh Durham Airport

13.7 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

bradley ilof

Rp1.982.420

Rp2.245.091 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A buffet area with various food options, a coffee station, and a glass partition.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a parking lot, and a flagpole.

A spacious living area with a modern chandelier, a stone accent wall, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen area with a central island, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a variety of snacks and condiments on the shelves.

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Robert

Rp2.195.193

Rp2.486.057 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a blue and grey tiled floor, and a view of a parked car outside.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a flat-screen TV, a bar area, and a patterned rug.

A modern breakfast area with self-service stations, including coffee machines and a refrigerated display case.

A modern reception area with a glass display case, a digital screen, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jeffery

Rp2.045.857

Rp2.316.933 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

12. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nicholas

Rp2.239.639

Rp2.536.393 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a few lounge chairs outside.

A white van parked in front of a building with a Holiday Inn sign, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a patterned carpet, and a chandelier.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a patterned carpet, and ceiling lights.

13. Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport by IHG

12.2 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Randy

Rp1.892.310

Rp2.143.041 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A snack display in a store with various packaged snacks and beverages.

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.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

3.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Christy

Rp1.906.367

Rp2.158.960 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A patio area with a stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture, outdoor lighting, and a view of a multi-story building in the background.

A vending area with refrigerated beverage dispensers and snack shelves.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a gray sofa, a gray armchair, a small table, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

15. Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

11.7 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kishwa

Rp1.932.420

Rp2.188.466 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A grocery store interior with refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and a sign indicating 'The Market'.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window with curtains.

A swimming pool with chairs and a changing room.

16. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

10.2 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Lynn

Rp2.185.260

Rp2.474.806 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A DoubleTree hotel with a brick facade, a parking lot, and a large building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a patterned rug, and a large chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

A patio area with stone walls and outdoor seating.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

4.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Gregory

Rp1.822.925

Rp2.064.464 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by wicker furniture, in a landscaped garden at night.

A home office with two desks, each with a computer and a chair, a printer, and a bookshelf with books and a vase.

A reception desk with a digital display, a potted plant, and a sofa with red cushions.

A gym with treadmills, a pool, and exercise balls.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport

9.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Lisa

Rp1.971.427

Rp2.232.641 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio area with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a pool in the background.

A hotel room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, a bed, and a desk.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a covered seating area, and a brick building with multiple windows.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent American flag, a parking lot with handicapped accessibility, and a well-lit entrance.

19. Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary

9.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Gary

Rp2.328.442

Rp2.636.961 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception desk with a sign reading 'Quality by Choice Hotels,' a digital screen, and a plant.

A modern kitchen area with a built-in coffee station, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, multiple floors, and a parking area.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport

11.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Shelley

Rp1.243.431

Rp1.408.186 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary	9.4 Exceptional 1,517 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 239 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh	8.2 Very good 1,540 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center	9.0 Wonderful 410 reviews	View

Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff!"

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

10/10 Excellent

"All staff was very nice."

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

8/10 Good

"Nice, place, would I stay here again? Doubtful. I really just don't understand the need to charge for parking. It's not like it's a shared parking lot. Just another reason to squeeze more money out of the customer. Really ridiculous, especially when there are so many hotels in the Raliegh area to choose from. I paid extra for the hospitality suite access, however it was closed, no reason given. Was told to get something from the market & tell them at the desk. That's all well & good, but no one feels like waiting for an elevator to go to the lobby & have to explain what you were told about the access to the front desk staff. Disappointing to say the least. Parking should have been refunded in lieu of the lack of hospitality suite access."

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Our third stay at the Umstead, and just for a night. But you really can't beat this property. I couldn't think of a negative aspect if you paid me! We LOVE treating ourselves to a stay at the Umstead - especially in the summer when we can take advantage of the pool!"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room is clean and the breakfast is great 👍"

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone we came across was extremely friendly, they even greeted and treated my little one as a guest."

Aloft by Marriott Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place! Seriously loved the vibe and atmosphere. Would definitely stay here again."

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"I've this hotel!"

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

8/10 Good

"Very spacious. location very close to Lenovo Center where we watched concert"

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A wooden pergola over a gravel path in a garden with various plants and trees.

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

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Three vibrant flowers with red and yellow petals and a dark center, set against a dry, rocky background.

Lenovo Center

8.8/10 (1,752 reviews)

Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Large metal rings in a park with grass and trees.

North Carolina Museum of Art

8.8/10 (577 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh. Experience the area's fascinating museums or attend a sporting event.

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J.S. Dorton Arena

6.4/10 (5 reviews)

Catch an event at J.S. Dorton Arena during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex

8.0/10 (14 reviews)

Catch an event at Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex during your trip to Raleigh. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Carter-Finley Stadium

7.8/10 (27 reviews)

Catch an event at Carter-Finley Stadium during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park

Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park is just one of the places to see in Raleigh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Raleigh Brewing Company

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Raleigh Brewing Company during your travels to Raleigh. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

North Carolina State Fairgrounds is located in a scenic area of Raleigh that travellers like for its sporting events and art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 32 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Another good option is Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena, located just 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Carolina State Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

What can I see and do near North Carolina State Fairgrounds?

You'll want to browse the collections at North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Joel Lane Museum House. Sights like Raleigh Little Theater, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Mordecai Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Red Hat Amphitheater, Burning Coal Theatre and North Carolina Theatre.

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Our top choices for North Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

2. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

3. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

4. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

6. Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

7. Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

8. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

9. HYATT house Raleigh Durham Airport

10. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

12. The Longleaf Hotel

13. Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport by IHG

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

15. Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

16. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

18. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport

19. Sonesta ES Suites Raleigh Cary

20. Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport

Compare popular hotels close to North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

Aloft by Marriott Raleigh

The StateView Hotel, Autograph Collection

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

Other attractions near North Carolina State Fairgrounds

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Lenovo Center

North Carolina Museum of Art

J.S. Dorton Arena

Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex

Carter-Finley Stadium

Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park

Raleigh Brewing Company

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