The Winston Salem center is approximately the area of Downtown Winston Salem and the area of Old Salem.
The best time to visit Winston-Salem is between March and May, when average temperatures hover around 70 degrees making it perfect for visiting outdoor sites like Bethabara Park and nearby wine vineyards. For sports enthusiasts, the spring is also a great time to catch a Nascar Whelen All-American race or minor league baseball game. Although you may have to deal with crowds, you'll still benefit from affordable hotel prices thanks to shoulder season deals.
Between June and August, tourists swarm Winston-Salem for its many great attractions and festivals, like Heavy Rebel Weekender and the National Black Theatre Festival. Temperatures will be high — reaching the upper 80s many days — and hotel rates will be expensive, so book your room in advance and pack plenty of sunscreen. If you don't mind crowds, the summer is the perfect time to experience Winston-Salem at its busiest and liveliest.
Plan a fall trip between September and November to take advantage of pleasant 70 and 80 degree temperatures. Between Winston-Salem's beautiful recreational parks and ample college sports schedule, there will be plenty to do. Plus, by this time the crowds have thinned out, and hotel prices have dropped to more affordable levels, making your visit ideal.
Between December and February, temperatures fall below 50 degrees. You will need to invest in a coat if you don't already have one, but it'll be worth it. After all, you'll be saving a good amount of money on hotel rates and airfare, which will be at their cheapest. Although these months are considered off-season, you can still enjoy many of Winston-Salem's most popular indoor attractions, like Reynolda House Museum of American Art, The Tavern in Old Salem, and any of its 450 dining establishments — many of which are historic.
For great discounts, Winston-Salem's hotels will not disappoint. The Historic Brookstown Inn offers AAA and AARP/Senior discounts to members on many of its rooms. The hotel, which was established in 1837, is located in Old Salem — the heart of the historic district. It's also minutes away from Winston-Salem State University, BB&T Field, and Benton Convention Center. You'll enjoy one of 70 comfortable rooms furnished with a plush bed, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. The rooms also include complimentary wireless internet access, cable TV programming, work desks, and private bathrooms with marble surround showers, granite countertops, and premium bath products.
Once you step outside of your room, you can take advantage of a fitness center, dining room, wine and cheese reception, and complimentary breakfast served each morning.
Another option: Courtyard by Marriott Winston-Salem University is situated a few minutes north of downtown near Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum and Reynolda Gardens. It offers excellent discounts to both AAA members and AARP/seniors. All of its spacious rooms feature luxurious bedding, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, cable TV programming, work desks, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, on-site shopping, a restaurant, lounge, and a cozy lobby fireplace.
Winston-Salem has many hotels that will get you major bang for your buck. Embassy Suites Winston-Salem is conveniently located downtown near shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and major attractions like Benton Convention Center and Old Salem. The hotel invites you to make yourself at home in one of its spacious suites. Each room includes a private bedroom, separate living area, private balcony, refrigerator, and microwave. Additional amenities include wireless internet access, MP3 docking stations, and cable TV.
The hotel proudly features an indoor pool, spa tub, fitness center, hair salon, on-site shopping, and — for the coffee lovers — a Starbucks coffee shop. The hotel also has a restaurant that provides free breakfast each morning and a bar.
Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center is another great value hotel a short distance from Old Salem, BB&T Field, and Benton Convention Center. The hotel offers 145 deluxe guestrooms and 13 spacious suites with complimentary wireless internet, flat-screen TVs, cable programming, refrigerators, and microwaves. Bathrooms are outfitted with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Within the hotel you'll enjoy a range of amenities, including an outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, bar, large-vehicle parking, and free breakfast. The hotel even offers special package deals on everything from wine tasting to Segway touring. You can also bring your pet along for the fun.
No matter where you want to stay in Winston-Salem, you'll have the benefit of being near many of the city's top attractions. If you choose a hotel in Old Salem, take some time to visit The Old Salem Museums and Gardens. This restored settlement lets visitors explore original Moravian structures and gardens. You can view craftsmen recreating Moravian items, townspeople playing 18th-century games, and joiners constructing wooden objects. You can also take a group tour, go shopping, or participate in hands-on activities with locals.
If you choose a hotel downtown (and happen to love beer), Winston-Salem has over 20 local breweries to explore. Foothills Brewing, one of the most popular, offers tours of its 48,000-square-foot main facility and free entry into Beer School for those who'd like to learn more about the process. Foothills Brewing also has a pub in downtown Winston-Salem that's known for its great food and live music.
Even if you're not interested in restored towns or beer brewing, you'll find many top attractions in Winston-Salem that will expose you to the history, culture, and excitement of the city. Whether you're searching for an affordable hotel downtown with great discounts or a luxury one in Old Salem with tons of amenities, you can find exactly what you're looking for in Winston-Salem.
Below are reviews of the city of Winston Salem, NC from an actual visitor's perspective.
Customer service was great!
Downtown offers a lot of dining options within walking distance. I did not have to move my car until I got ready to leave.
Friendly people. Convenient shopping center.
Great places to eat and great Event Center.
Was here for hospital visit.
Traffic and food were great.. People were nice.
The food!
I was born in Winston Salem and I love everything about it!
The city of the arts and the nativity play was outstanding.
Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Staff was friendly. People were nice in town
Very nice area. Great shopping, restaurants and tourist things to do.
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Wonderful doctors.
A lot of great restaurants!
Beautiful city and accommodations!
Eateries near the hotel were good with lots to choose from.
There is a lot of history to look here. NASCAR, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco and museums!
Good service!
The rooms were clean. The staff were very friendly and responsive
The area is beautiful!
The vast history!
Very pretty and clean city; people are very polite.
Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Very convenient to hospital where I had surgery for my family to stay.
Was here for Little League State Tournament. It's been nice.
Nice and quiet.
I loved the great food and shopping!
Nice and quiet!
Various museums to visit.
Loved the restaurants and Bookmarks bookstore.
Walking trail near the hotel.
Close to UNCSA
Good restaurants!
I was there for the Easter services at Home Moravian Church, which continue to be outstanding. The sunrise service is definitely worth getting up for. Also, the restaurant scene has improved so much since I first started coming in the 1980's.
Wake Forest
It was easy to get around and everything I needed was close by.
Lots of esting and shopping places!
Came to tour NC School of Arts & Design.
The bed was comfortable. The shower was nice. the room was clean. Quiet, lots of interesting things to do, old Salem college, art district.
There were a lot of nice restaurants and places to shop.
The beds were clean and comfortable. Everything was wonderful great staff.
Within walking distance to the cancer center which was the reason for our stay.
Truist Field and the local hosts were great!
Seeing our granddaughter at NCSOA
Good roads and of shopping!
Shops on Trade Street - several excellent restaurants - fabulous tennis facility - Reynolda House, grounds, exhibit and shops.
Love it!
Hotel is located very close to hospital!
There were plenty of restaurants & shops within driving distance.
I have family in Winston Salem. Nice place to visit
Very convenient to town and great restaurants.
Very convenient to town and great restaurants.
Great entertainment!
Great southern town.
Hotel was fine.
Staff is great!
The Village Tavern has great food and it's right next door, so you don't need to drive looking for something else.
Clean hotel.
The arts district and entertainment on 4th street is awesome for the whole family.
Friendly.
Seeing family and eating mountain fried chicken next door.
Salem area was where I went and it is a pretty area .
The restaurants, in particular, the Mayflower. Great food, excellent prices and friendly staff!!
What a great town with so much history in plain site. So much to see just in walking distance.
It is a pretty location just not much to do.
Very friendly. A lot of neat things to do.
Very close too everything.
The team found relaxation at a great Italian Restaurant!
Winston Salem is a great town. Very historic and pretty.
BB&T Stadium was a great venue with easy parking.
The person I was with lived in Winston Salem and I stayed with her a few times and from what I saw it was a very nice city. The eatery places we went to was good eating. We went to the "SWEET POTATO" and "THE CRAB SHACK".
Greenery and nature were my takeaway.
There for Soccer Tournament so we loved the green grass, beautiful temperatures that weekend and the fact that we didn't have to wait too long for service in any of the area restaurants, even though Friday and Saturday are typically busy anyway. Loved the location of our hotel next to the mall and easy to travel to/from events as the streets were clearly marked.
There were a lot of low-cost, tasty eating establishments (which is in important when staying in a hotel with no room service).