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

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

A modern breakfast area with a refrigerated display for yogurt, eggs, and milk, a cereal station, and a variety of fruits and beverages.

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

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

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Sean

HK$855

HK$968 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

Michelle

HK$934

HK$1,057 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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 leather sofas, wooden tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

Southwest Raleigh, 2.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Stephen

HK$1,023

HK$1,158 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Southwest Raleigh, 0.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jolene

HK$683

HK$774 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted television.

A conference room with a carpeted floor, round tables, and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

Southwest Raleigh, 3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

HK$856

HK$969 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A swimming pool with chairs and a changing room.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, and a large island with a sink.

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

6. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

10.2 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Lynn

HK$1,193

HK$1,351 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

4.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Isaiah

HK$1,148

HK$1,300 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with a view of a sunset over a forested area.

A spacious living room with large windows, multiple seating areas, and a central table with lamps.

A dining area with a central table surrounded by chairs, a decorative glass sculpture, and a fireplace in the background.

A hotel pool area with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by a multi-story building with balconies.

8. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Ben

HK$2,583

HK$2,925 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 modern interior with wooden shelves, a red booth seating area, and pendant lighting.

9. The Longleaf Hotel

Downtown Raleigh, 6.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Candun

HK$1,186

HK$1,343 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

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

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

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

3.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Samuel

HK$830

HK$940 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A snack and beverage vending area with multiple shelves stocked with various brands of chips and a refrigerator with a variety of drinks.

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

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

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Jacob

HK$891

HK$1,009 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

12. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

aloria

HK$1,538

HK$1,741 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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.

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

13. Hive House

5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Debbie

HK$1,218

HK$1,379 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A lobby with a sofa, armchair, and ottoman, a reception desk, a television screen, and a large wall mural.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a TV screen.

A hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

14. SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary

4.9 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Carol

HK$925

HK$1,048 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

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.

15. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.6 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Dawn

HK$997

HK$1,129 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 snack display area with shelves of various snacks and a refrigerated section.

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

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

North Hills, 8.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Renee

HK$1,206

HK$1,366 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled floor, and a view of the outside through large windows.

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

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on a stone wall.

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

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

4.8 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

sulmy

HK$894

HK$1,013 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 restaurant with round tables and cushioned seating, large windows with a city view, and pendant lighting.

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

18. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

Downtown Raleigh, 6.5 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Marian

HK$1,663

HK$1,884 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and a stone fireplace, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered walkway.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a courtyard pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

A modern lobby with a seating area, vending machines, and a refrigerated display.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

5.3 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Edward

HK$994

HK$1,126 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to the upper floors.

A lobby with two patterned armchairs, a central round table with a plant, and a wall-mounted fireplace.

An outdoor patio with brick pillars, outdoor seating, and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with a central water feature, surrounded by seating areas and large windows.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Crabtree Valley

North Hills, 5.7 km from North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Joseph

HK$894

HK$1,013 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Room, Pleasant, professional staff. Tasty breakfast. Dining area was clean. Couldn't have asked for a better stay."

Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU

10/10 Excellent

"This place was great. Perfect for what we needed. Bed and pillows were awesome. The decor was beautiful inside and out, there were plenty of amenities available and everything was very thoughtful that they provided! 10/10. Also LOVED the porch. Anytime we come back for a concert, we’re booking here! Thanks for the experience!"

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely wonderful. I would give a 10. Joshua was wonderful. Great stat. Great staff."

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

10/10 Excellent

"Nicest welcoming staff. Lovely patio and clean. A little dated but charming and perfect! Thank you Donavon and Jocelyn!"

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I loved everything about this hotel from the staff at the front desk to the staff in the restaurant was amazing everyone was so respectful and friendly my stay was amazing and I would definitely stay here again"

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

10/10 Excellent

"First-rate property in every way, shape, and form. Highly recommended!"

Near NCSU, State Fair, RDU & RTP-2BR +Fire Pit+Fenced Yard+Ample Private Parkng

10/10 Excellent

"Great place in a great area close to do town it was perfect to what we needed and were looking for on our long weekend"

Near Carter‑Finley - Spacious Raleigh 4BR House

10/10 Excellent

"The house was sooo big and beautiful! We absolutely loved staying here. Totally recommend to anyone. The owners are so attentive and amazing. 5 stars for sure "

3BR with Personal TVs in Raleigh! 2 King Beds!

8/10 Good

"Everything was good one of the toilets upstairs I didn’t like the seat on the toilet. It was the one that has a cushion and it had hose in it so you couldn’t sit on it… and there’s no broom are mop where we can sweep if we spilled something"

Other attractions near North Carolina State Fairgrounds

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

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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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 33 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 33 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, CAM Raleigh and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Sights like Raleigh Little Theater, Joel Lane Museum House and North Carolina Executive Mansion 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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1. Holiday Inn Express And Suites Raleigh West Lenovo Center by IHG

2. Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Raleigh West Lenovo Center

4. Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

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

6. Residence Inn By Marriott Cary Raleigh

7. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Cary I-40

8. The Umstead Hotel and Spa

9. The Longleaf Hotel

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh Cary

12. Tempo By Hilton Raleigh Downtown

13. Hive House

14. SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary

15. Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh /Crabtree Valley

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Midtown

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Cary

18. Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown/Seaboard Station

19. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary Crossroads

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Crabtree Valley

Top North Carolina State Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

Cozy private efficiency located near downtown Raleigh, PNC Arena, NCSU, RTP, RDU

Hyatt Place Raleigh/Cary

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh Arena

Near NCSU, State Fair, RDU & RTP-2BR +Fire Pit+Fenced Yard+Ample Private Parkng

Near Carter‑Finley - Spacious Raleigh 4BR House

3BR with Personal TVs in Raleigh! 2 King Beds!

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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