The Best Hotels Closest to Dean Smith Center in Raleigh for 2026

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A spacious, elegantly decorated interior with a central round table, high ceilings, and classic architectural columns.

A large, historic building with a central courtyard, columns, and a brick facade.

A banquet hall with round tables, chandeliers, and floral centerpieces.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

1. The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

1.5 km from Dean Smith Center

Stephanie Pauline

￥59,807

￥67,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A modern kitchen with beige cabinets, a buffet counter with food and drinks, and neatly stacked plates on the floor.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a sofa, a bench, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.

2. Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village

Southern Village, 2.7 km from Dean Smith Center

Christine

￥21,372

￥24,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a blue awning, two chairs, a small table, and a bar area with bottles.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A multi-story building with a prominent entrance, arched windows, and a sign reading "GRADUATE CHAPEL HILL".

A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a large clock.

3. Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

Downtown Chapel Hill, 2 km from Dean Smith Center

Brian

￥25,871

￥29,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A swimming pool with a clear edge and a shallow end, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered area.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table.

A modern dining area with a long table, chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

2.5 km from Dean Smith Center

Robert

￥19,915

￥22,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone fire pit surrounded by striped chairs and tables in an outdoor lounge area with a view of a building in the background.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a sofa with red ottomans.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

16 km from Dean Smith Center

Nicole

￥20,050

￥22,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A brick pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges leading to a building with a red facade and a grey roof.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for four, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

A restaurant with brick walls, wooden tables, and blue chairs.

A modern living room with two sofas facing a glass coffee table, a large window with curtains, and a brick wall.

6. Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

3.7 km from Dean Smith Center

Nicole

￥28,179

￥31,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern indoor space with multiple seating areas, including tables and chairs, a television, and decorative shelves.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "HOME 2" sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

16 km from Dean Smith Center

katey

￥22,741

￥25,813 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with multiple floors, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen.

An indoor swimming pool with metal ladders, a tiled wall, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple screens, and a variety of beverages.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons

15.4 km from Dean Smith Center

Judith

￥29,983

￥33,956 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden fence.

A modern bar area with a refrigerated display, wooden bar counter, and seating.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass canopy and an American flag.

9. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

7.5 km from Dean Smith Center

Jessica

￥21,372

￥24,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, large wooden doors, and a view into the interior.

A hotel with a stone lion statue, a covered entrance, and a landscaped garden.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A dining area with a chandelier, tables, chairs, and a Christmas tree.

10. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

13.5 km from Dean Smith Center

Lowell

￥37,994

￥43,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with a table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs and a red umbrella.

A tented outdoor dining area with round tables set for a meal, each with white chairs and yellow tablecloths.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a mirror, a television, and a kitchenette.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a mirror, and a potted plant.

11. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

13.2 km from Dean Smith Center

Stephen

￥16,282

￥18,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a fire pit, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large screen displaying a sports event.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a pool table.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a wooden bench, and a unique chandelier.

12. JB Duke Hotel

13.9 km from Dean Smith Center

samantha

￥31,504

￥35,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a balcony on the second floor.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small seating area, and a kitchenette.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a beverage refrigerator, and a well-stocked snack bar.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a building with large windows.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

16 km from Dean Smith Center

Taurean

￥20,319

￥23,061 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a central seating area with a round table and chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black microwave, and a refrigerator. There are two chairs at a small island, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand.

A modern interior with a kitchen area, dining space, and seating.

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham AP/Research Triangle

17.6 km from Dean Smith Center

Andrew

￥19,559

￥22,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a brick building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a beverage kiosk.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench press, and a blue balance board.

A multi-story brick building with a modern entrance and a parking lot.

15. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

16.4 km from Dean Smith Center

Patricia

￥23,544

￥26,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A lobby with a green sofa, yellow chairs, a coffee table with drinks, and a window with plants.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A business center with wooden paneling, multiple workstations, and framed artwork on the walls.

A bar area with a granite countertop, wooden chairs, and a large television screen.

16. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

16 km from Dean Smith Center

Michael

￥20,766

￥23,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel dining area with round tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A modern living room with a sofa, ottoman, coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern restaurant with wooden accents, multiple seating areas, and a bar in the background.

A well-lit store with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and bottled water.

17. Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park

17.6 km from Dean Smith Center

Chase

￥19,805

￥22,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, teal chairs, and a large TV on the wall.

A hotel reception desk with a large window view of a town.

A conference room with a long table, blue chairs, and a large screen on the wall.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Pittsboro

19.3 km from Dean Smith Center

Thomas

￥18,841

￥20,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A breakfast area with a chalkboard menu, a sign indicating breakfast starts here, and a variety of food items like waffles, oatmeal, and fruits.

A narrow hallway with shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, leading to a room with a desk and chair.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a mirror.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

18.1 km from Dean Smith Center

Shwetha

￥19,377

￥21,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A restaurant with a large dining area, a counter with a menu, and large windows.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, patterned carpet, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs.

A lobby with seating, a fireplace, and a view of the dining area.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill

5.3 km from Dean Smith Center

LeRoi

￥18,704

￥21,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Dean Smith Center

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village	9.4 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center	9.6 Exceptional 572 reviews	View

Top Dean Smith Center Hotel Reviews

Near UNC Campus & Chapel Hill Wedding Venues

10/10 Excellent

"If you are traveling to UNC for a visit, game or graduation, this is your perfect home. Josh, the host, warm, available and present. He has not overlooked a single detail. The bathrooms have lovely accessories and a basket of items you may have forgotten. The beds and linens are comfortable and each bed has an assortment of pillows so you can find your best sleep! The kitchen is well stocked and the coffee bar is a great treat! We will come back - we didn’t get to play ping pong but plan to this spring! Do not miss this wonderful home!"

Guest Suite near UNC!

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect. Exactly as advertised. Will book again!"

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

8/10 Good

"Large room, double pane windows, parking right next door, good central location walking distance to several restaurants and a supermarket with a hot and cold buffet."

Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill

10/10 Excellent

"I had a great stay at the Courtyard in Chapel Hill! The staff was very friendly and kindly accommodated my request for an early check-in. I’d definitely stay here again."

Stylish Downtown Bungalow with Fire Pit

8/10 Good

"The beds are very comfortable with plush pillows make for a great night sleep. They also have sound machines in all the rooms."

Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend"

Grandma’s House - Minutes from UNC, Firepit, Ninja Creami Available to Rent

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay! Peaceful, in the wood and away from the cuty. Easy check in and check out. Clean. Thank you!!!"

Historic Chapel Hill Home near Downtown Culture

10/10 Excellent

"The location was great! The living room was big enough for all of us to sit together and watch Saturday evening football!"

Walk to UNC Stadiums & Hospital

10/10 Excellent

"Very quiet, convenient location. Stephanie was quick to respond! Would definitely stay there again!"

Other attractions near Dean Smith Center

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Kenan Stadium

8.8/10 (412 reviews)

Catch an event at Kenan Stadium during your trip to Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

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A garden with a blue metal sculpture, various plants, and a wooden fence.

North Carolina Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (112 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at North Carolina Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

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The Carolina Basketball Museum

9.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Carolina Basketball Museum in Chapel Hill. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Carolina Outdoor Education Center

Catch an event at Carolina Outdoor Education Center during your trip to Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Paul Green Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Paul Green Theatre on your trip to Chapel Hill. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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PlayMakers Repertory Company

You can make plans for a show at PlayMakers Repertory Company during your stay in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

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Gimghoul Castle

Find out about the history of Chapel Hill with a stop at Gimghoul Castle. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Memorial Hall

8.8/10 (65 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Memorial Hall during your stay in Chapel Hill. 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 Dean Smith Center?

Dean Smith Center is located in a welcoming area of Chapel Hill known for its stunning cathedral. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Dean Smith Center?

The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dean Smith Center. Other good choices within 5 miles include Aloft by Marriott Chapel Hill and Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Dean Smith Center?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dean Smith Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dean Smith Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Dean Smith Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Dean Smith Center?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Dean Smith Center, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Dean Smith Center?

The Carolina Basketball Museum, Morehead Planetarium, and Ackland Art Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Franklin Street, Gimghoul Castle, and Horace Williams House. You can check out the local talent at Paul Green Theatre, Memorial Hall, and PlayMakers Repertory Company.

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Our top choices for Dean Smith Center hotels

1. The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

2. Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village

3. Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

6. Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

8. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons

9. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

10. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

11. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

12. JB Duke Hotel

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

14. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham AP/Research Triangle

15. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

16. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

17. Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park

18. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Pittsboro

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Chapel Hill

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Top Dean Smith Center Hotel Reviews

Near UNC Campus & Chapel Hill Wedding Venues

Guest Suite near UNC!

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill

Stylish Downtown Bungalow with Fire Pit

Historic Gem, Steps from UNC & on Franklin St

Grandma’s House - Minutes from UNC, Firepit, Ninja Creami Available to Rent

Historic Chapel Hill Home near Downtown Culture

Walk to UNC Stadiums & Hospital

Other attractions near Dean Smith Center

Kenan Stadium

North Carolina Botanical Garden

The Carolina Basketball Museum

Carolina Outdoor Education Center

Paul Green Theatre

PlayMakers Repertory Company

Gimghoul Castle

Memorial Hall

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