18+ Hotels In Raleigh, North Carolina

With its thriving tech scene and beautiful parks, Raleigh offers a blend of modern and natural attractions. These 18+ hotels let you check in hassle-free and get straight to the fun.

Nearby cities with hotels for under-21s

Raleigh balances Southern charm with a quietly modern energy, where tree-lined streets meet the hum of a growing tech and research scene. Downtown pulses with coffee shops, breweries, and small galleries, while the nearby North Carolina Museum of Art and Pullen Park offer moments of calm. Early autumn, the Hopscotch Music Festival enlivens the city with performances across multiple venues, spilling music and creativity into streets and public spaces alike.

Hotels in Raleigh that accept guests under 21 are limited, especially downtown, so a bit of advance planning helps. With some research, it’s possible to find comfortable and well-located options, giving you a base to explore the city’s mix of culture, nightlife, and seasonal events without front desk complications.

The list 19 hotels for 18- to 20-year-olds in Raleigh

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  • 1 Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills Raleigh $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.2 This Raleigh Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills is 7 mi from North Carolina State University and features a seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant, and full hot breakfast. Free WiFi is provided. Breakfast is served buffet-style with waffles, and bacon or meat. Show full description

    Address 160 Park at North Hills Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Pool tables.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 2 The Mayton Cary $$$

    **** Guest Rating 9.1 The Mayton features a fitness center, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Cary. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use a bar. Show full description

    Address 301 South Academy Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 3 Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh Cary Cary $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.1 Featuring a fitness center and a heated indoor pool, this hotel is located off the intersection of Interstates 40 and 440. Free Wi-Fi is found throughout the hotel. A flat-screen cable TV, a seating area and a work desk are found in the contemporary rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh Cary. Show full description

    Address 131 Columbus Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 4 Courtyard Raleigh Crabtree Valley Raleigh $$$

    *** Guest Rating 9.0 This Courtyard Raleigh Crabtree Valley offers nonsmoking rooms, an on-site restaurant, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Cabtree Valley Mall is 5 minutes' walk away. Courtyard Raleigh Crabtree Valley’s rooms are spacious and feature high ceilings. Show full description

    Address 3908 Arrow Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 5 DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary Cary $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.9 Located in Cary, 5 miles from PNC Arena, DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Cary provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use a bar. Show full description

    Address 500 Caitboo Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 6 Holiday Inn Express Raleigh-Durham Airport by IHG Morrisville $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.8 Holiday Inn Express Raleigh-Durham Airport by IHG is located in Morrisville, within 7.7 miles of PNC Arena and 8.6 miles of North Carolina Museum of Art. Show full description

    Address 1014 Airport Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Saltwater pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 7 Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh Crabtree Valley Raleigh $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.8 This Raleigh, North Carolina hotel is adjacent to Crabtree Valley Mall and offers rooms with free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot deluxe breakfast buffet are provided on site. Rooms at Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh Crabtree Valley each have a work desk and cable TV with the HBO® film channel. Show full description

    Address 2201 Summit Park Lane Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 8 Holiday Inn Raleigh Durham Airport by IHG Morrisville $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.5 Located in Morrisville, 7.9 miles from PNC Arena, Holiday Inn Raleigh Durham Airport by IHG has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Show full description

    Address 930 Airport Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 9 Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley Raleigh $$$

    ** Guest Rating 8.4 Located 12 mi from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, this all-suite Crabtree Valley Residence Inn Raleigh hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. A 32-inch flat-screen TV, kitchenette, and free WiFi are provided in all rooms. Rooms include kitchenware, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa. Show full description

    Address 2200 Summit Park Lane Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 10 Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Midtown Raleigh $$$

    *** Guest Rating 8.1 This hotel is located only 3 miles from downtown Raleigh, and 14 miles from the Raleigh-Durham Airport. It has a recently renovated lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, and offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with LCD TV. Rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Midtown include a large work desk and ergonomic chair. Show full description

    Address 1041 Wake Towne Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Swimming pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 11 Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel Raleigh $$$

    **** Guest Rating 8.1 The accommodations at this North Hills hotel features a 20-inch flat-screen TV behind the bathroom mirror. Other state-of-the-art amenities are iPod docking stations, 37-inch LCD TVs, and plug-in technology. Free entrance passes to the facilities of the Gold’s Gym are available for guests. Show full description

    Address 4100 Main at North Hills Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 12 Hyatt Place Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville $$$

    **** Guest Rating 7.7 Featuring free WiFi and a seasonal outdoor pool, Hyatt Place Raleigh Durham Airport offers accommodations in Morrisville, 11 mi from Raleigh. The 24/7 Gallery Market offers flat breads, hamburgers, and salads at all hours. Free WiFi, a cable TV, and desk are standard in each room at this Raleigh Durham Airport Hyatt Place. Show full description

    Address 200 Airgate Drive Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 13 Comfort Suites Regency Park Cary $$$

    *** Guest Rating 7.6 The Comfort Suites Regency Park hotel, next to WakeMed Cary Hospital is centrally located near two major business centers, Regency Park and McGregor Industrial Park. This Cary, NC hotel is just minutes from area attractions like Carter-Finley Stadium, Jordan Lake, the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek and the RBC Center. North Carolina State University is only 10 miles away. Show full description

    Address 350 Ashville Avenue Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Heated pool.
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 14 Days Inn by Wyndham Raleigh-Airport-Research Triangle Park Morrisville $$$

    ** Guest Rating 7.4 Located just 1 mile from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, this hotel offers free airport shuttle and a fitness center. Every room provides expanded cable TV with HBO and free WiFi. A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee machine are included in the warmly decorated rooms at Days Inn Raleigh Airport. Show full description

    Address 1000 Airport Boulevard Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Gym / fitness center.
    • Free parking available.
  • 15 Country Hearth Inn of Knightdale Knightdale $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.7 Located within 11 miles of State Capitol and 11 miles of North Carolina Museum of History, Country Hearth Inn of Knightdale provides rooms in Knightdale. With a shared lounge, the 3-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Crabtree Valley Mall Shopping Center is 14 miles from the inn and North Carolina Museum of Art is 16 miles away. Show full description

    Address 700 Money Court Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Free parking available.
  • 16 Red Roof Inn PLUS Raleigh Downtown NCSU Conv Center Raleigh $$$

    *** Guest Rating 6.4 This smoke-free Raleigh, North Carolina hotel features a 24-hour reception and free WiFi. Red Hat Amphitheatre and North Carolina State University are less than 2.7 km away. Show full description

    Address 1813 South Saunders Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 17 Super 8 Downtown Raleigh Raleigh $$$

    ** Guest Rating 5.6 Located just off I-40 and less than 2 miles from downtown Raleigh, this hotel features free Wi-Fi and a grab and go breakfast. Cable TV, a microwave and a fridge are found in each wood-furnished room of the Super 8 Raleigh Downtown South. A coffee maker and a radio are also included. Show full description

    Address 2501 South Saunders Street Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.
    • Free parking available.
  • 18 Motel 6-Raleigh, NC - North Raleigh $$$

    *** Guest Rating 5.2 Located off of Interstate 440, Motel 6 Raleigh - North is conveniently located 4.3 mi from the Exploris Museum, a museum dedicated to uniting people. The pet-friendly property offers free WiFi and parking that can accommodate large vehicles. Show full description

    Address 2641 Appliance Court Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.
  • 19 Motel 6-Raleigh, NC - Cary Cary $$$

    *** Guest Rating 5.0 Located within 3.9 miles of PNC Arena and 4.7 miles of North Carolina Museum of Art, Motel 6-Raleigh, NC - Cary provides rooms in Cary. Show full description

    Address 1401 Buck Jones Road Show on map
    • The minimum age for check-in at this hotel is 18
    • Pets are welcome.