Visit West Raleigh
Popular places to visit
Duke University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.
North Carolina State University
Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Lenovo Center
Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to North Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of North Carolina
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.
Raleigh Little Theater
You can enjoy a show at Raleigh Little Theater during your stay in Raleigh. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.
Top hotels in West Raleigh
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
I’ve stayed here twice before and I’ve loved it every time. It’s your average hotel, but service is amazing. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. The room was clean, air conditioning worked amazing. I definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North
No options breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Great place to stay.. It's like home when I go to rdu
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Good for a over night
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Raleigh-Durham Airport, NC
The room was clean and comfortable. It was quiet and the bed was very comfy. We would stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
The room was nice very clean the staff in the hallway was nice ask if we needed anything they were here to assist us if we needed something. The front desk staff was excellent courteous and efficient. I would visit again.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Raleigh
University Park
If you're spending some time in University Park, Raleigh Little Theater and Raleigh Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Glenwood South
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History.
Five Points
While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby.
Southwest Raleigh
While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like J.C. Raulston Arboretum and J.S. Dorton Arena.
Warehouse District
If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing.
Midtown Raleigh
While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.
