Top 10 Hotels Near North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh for 2026

Our top choices for North Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Southwest Raleigh, 2.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Magali

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Reyna

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

3. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

Southwest Raleigh, 1.4 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Michelle

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Southwest Raleigh, 2.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jayme

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

5. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, 0.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Robert

RM371 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites RALEIGH WEST - LENOVO CENTER by IHG

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Southwest Raleigh, 4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Timothy

RM603 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jessica

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

9. Guest House Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh, 7.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

John

RM816 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

10. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Christopher

RM747 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

3.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nancy

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

12. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 8.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Kartik

RM662 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Aug - 2 Aug

2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

14. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jessie

RM812 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

15. Hive House

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Cameron

RM716 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

16. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.6 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Essence

RM593 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

4.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Benjamin

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ferdinand B

RM903 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

19. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

5.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Carlynne

RM535 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

20. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Nana

RM985 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jul - 31 Jul

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,472 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 171 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 382 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,465 reviews	View

Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Really clean hotel great place to stay for a concert or game at Lenovo center"

Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and well equipped, but very tight to move around in due to the large kitchen island. Also would have been helpful if housekeeping had closed the blinds because with 100 degree weather, the room was unbearably hot when we arrived and took a full day to cool down. Parking was a nightmare. The loading area/valet area was completely inaccessible when we arrived. After 3 trips around the block, we ended up parking in the garage across the street and taking a luggage cart to the garage so we could unload and check in, not a fun experience when it’s 100 degrees out. It turns out that garage can be charged to your room at a daily rate, but the process for entering and exiting the garage as a hotel guest was not explained and we ended up having to call the help line for the garage every time we left. Breakfast was a standard hotel buffet breakfast. Well stocked on the basics, which were tasty. If you are looking for an elevated breakfast experience, Biscuit Belly across the street is an excellent choice."

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay, really appreciated the layout of the room and the thoughtfulness of the design in terms of versatility of furniture configuration for an extended stay and amentities provided. Looking forward to making this our go-to when staying in the area. All the staff we crossed paths with were fantastic. Thanks!"

Hotels near other North Carolina State Fairgrounds attractions

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J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Explore the great outdoors at J.C. Raulston Arboretum, a lovely green space in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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 31 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 31 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, North Carolina Theatre and Theatre in the Park.

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Our top choices for North Carolina State Fairgrounds hotels

1. Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

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

3. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

5. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites RALEIGH WEST - LENOVO CENTER by IHG

7. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

9. Guest House Raleigh

10. The Longleaf Hotel

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

12. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

14. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

15. Hive House

16. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

18. Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown

19. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

20. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

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Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Hotels near other North Carolina State Fairgrounds attractions

J.C. Raulston Arboretum

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