🇺🇸 Salem, United States · Under $300
Five of the best hotels in Salem with observed reference rates below $300 per night, ranked using Booking.com ratings and verified review support.
Guide updated: Sep 11, 2026
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| Hotel | Area | 5stays | Booking.com | Reviews | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House | Salem | 5stays selection | 9.4 | 395 | $274 |
| Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites | Salem | 5stays selection | 9.0 | 531 | $252 |
| Hampton Inn Salem, Ma | Salem | 5stays selection | 8.8 | 1,156 | $172 |
| The Hotel Salem | Salem | 5stays selection | 8.8 | 703 | $217 |
| The Cove At Salem | Salem | 5stays selection | 8.6 | 459 | $218 |
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The Coach House is less than a mile from downtown Salem in a renovated historic property. Rooms have Frette linens, tiled showers and Keurig coffee makers; some retain decorative fireplaces. Limited parking is first come, first served.
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites sits on Pickering Wharf within walking distance of central attractions. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, marina and Mainstay Social restaurant. Renovated rooms range from standard layouts to suites with wet bars.
Hampton Inn Salem Boston is at 11 Dodge Street in downtown Salem. A hot breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, while an indoor pool and fitness centre are available. Covered parking costs extra and EV charging is on site.
The Hotel Salem occupies a former department-store building on the Essex Street pedestrian mall. Its 44 rooms range from compact Micro Kings to suites. Counter and the seasonal Roof restaurant are on site, and Wi-Fi is included.
The Cove at Salem is a 57-room hotel in the Bridge Street Neck district, less than a mile from Salem Common. Ten rooms have history-inspired themes. Guests also get a two-storey clubroom, outdoor patio and one free parking space.
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Frequently asked questions
The Coach House, Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, Hampton Inn Salem, Ma, The Hotel Salem, The Cove At Salem make this shortlist. We rank qualifying hotels by balancing Booking.com guest ratings with the depth of verified review support.
Yes, on suitable dates. Every hotel listed had a dated reference price at or below $300, but live rates change with demand, room type, occupancy and cancellation terms.
The Coach House currently ranks first after combining its Booking.com rating, verified review count and qualifying reference price.
Downtown and the Salem Common area suit museums, historic sites and a walkable first visit, while Derby Street and the waterfront provide restaurants and harbour access. The McIntire district offers quieter streets within reach of the centre. Compare the exact hotel location as carefully as the price.
No. They are dated reference prices used to build the shortlist. Always confirm the live total, taxes, room conditions and cancellation policy on Booking.com.
Midweek and lower-season dates usually provide the best chance of finding the advertised budget. Weekends, holidays and major events can raise prices sharply.
Start comparing several weeks ahead and earlier for peak travel periods. Well-reviewed refundable rooms within a clear budget are often the first to sell.
Not necessarily. Offers differ by room, meal plan, taxes and cancellation conditions, so compare the final stay total rather than only the headline nightly price.
We verify the destination and dated reference price first, then rank the five eligible hotels using a mix of Booking.com rating and verified review volume.
Yes. The Stay22 map displays date-sensitive Booking.com options. Open the selected property to confirm its current room price and booking terms.