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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
3.5 star property
Downtown Durham
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We cant wait for our next visit."
United States
Tammy
The price is ￥17,322
￥22,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Durham Marriott City Center

Durham Marriott City Center
3.5 star property
Downtown Durham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (862 reviews)
"Very comfortable accommodations and a great staff"
United States
Nancy
The price is ￥23,291
￥26,436 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Durham Marriott City Center
Outdoor dining

The Durham Hotel

The Durham Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (706 reviews)
"Clean hotel, friendly staff. Great location"
United States
Laura
The price is ￥30,085
￥34,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
The Durham Hotel
Front of property

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (764 reviews)
"Great place great location"
United States
Lucas
The price is ￥30,084
￥34,146 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown
Interior entrance

21c Museum Hotel Durham

21c Museum Hotel Durham
4.0 star property
Downtown Durham
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice room and staff."
United States
James
The price is ￥30,569
￥35,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
21c Museum Hotel Durham
BBQ/picnic area

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport
3.0 star property
18.8 km from Downtown Durham
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,039 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
kevin
The price is ￥15,805
￥17,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport
Restaurant

Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport
2.5 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Durham
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
jose
The price is ￥16,620
￥18,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport
Lobby

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
3.0 star property
North Garrett Road, 7.2 km from Downtown Durham
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,916 reviews)
"Great value and lovely stay"
United States
Anne
The price is ￥15,139
￥17,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill
Property amenity

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville
3.0 star property
16.3 km from Downtown Durham
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (272 reviews)
"We had a great stay!"
United States
Laurie
The price is ￥16,336
￥18,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville
Restaurant

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center
2.5 star property
26.5 km from Downtown Durham
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean hotel with friendly staff."
United States
Brian
The price is ￥16,066
￥18,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center
Exterior

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport
2.0 star property
17 km from Downtown Durham
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,014 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Winston
The price is ￥12,082
￥13,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport
Lounge

Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park

Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park
3.5 star property
12.4 km from Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (998 reviews)
" Breakfast was very nice"
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥17,985
￥20,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University

Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University
2.5 star property
Croasdaile Farm Master, 4.8 km from Downtown Durham
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,053 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff was very attentive and helpful."
United States
Asli
The price is ￥16,360
￥18,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University
Exterior

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
3.0 star property
16.6 km from Downtown Durham
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,221 reviews)
"Very peaceful and relaxing stay and staff were incredible"
United States
Mariam
The price is ￥20,218
￥22,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
Reception

Hilton Durham near Duke University

Hilton Durham near Duke University
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Downtown Durham
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Very clean and comfortable."
United States
Jessica
The price is ￥19,784
￥22,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Hilton Durham near Duke University
Breakfast and dinner served

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park
3.0 star property
12.4 km from Downtown Durham
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was perfect! Definitely would stay there again. They were very accommodating"
United States
shawn
The price is ￥15,443
￥17,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle Park
Free buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG
2.5 star property
19.6 km from Downtown Durham
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (643 reviews)
"Everything offered was good breakfast, room and staff very helpful"
United States
Julie
The price is ￥17,306
￥19,644 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough by IHG
Lobby

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
3.0 star property
17.1 km from Downtown Durham
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (3,411 reviews)
"It’s was a really good stay"
United States
Christopher
The price is ￥13,974
￥15,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Garden

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh

Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
2.0 star property
28 km from Downtown Durham
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,461 reviews)
"The pool area was beautiful!"
United States
Bess
The price is ￥13,683
￥15,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Ramada by Wyndham Raleigh
Free daily buffet breakfast

Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85
2.5 star property
2.5 km from Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"The room was very clean and the staff was amazing. I would stay here again."
United States
Rebecca
The price is ￥19,098
￥21,676 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85
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Where to stay in Downtown Durham

Find the best Downtown Durham areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A city street lined with tall buildings, including a prominent glass skyscraper and a historic building with a clock tower.
Photo by Josh Emberger
Open Photo by Josh Emberger

Downtown Raleigh

While visiting Downtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums.

A cityscape with modern buildings, a green park, and a clear blue sky.

North Hills

North Hills is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by North Hills Shopping Center and Regal North Hills while in the area.

A multi-tiered waterfall with moss-covered rocks and a wooden bridge.
Photo by Anthony Husband
Open Photo by Anthony Husband

Southwest Raleigh

While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum.

Midtown Raleigh

While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like North Hills Shopping Center and Village District.

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Photo by Sandeep Somasekharan
Open Photo by Sandeep Somasekharan

North Raleigh

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lafayette Village and Durant Nature Preserve.

Top Downtown Durham Hotel Reviews

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean comfortable stay."
David 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Durham like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Durham's Downtown Durham neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center as part of your Downtown Durham travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Downtown Durham?
Based on our traveler data, 21c Museum Hotel Durham is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Durham. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Durham Performing Arts Center, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt and The Durham Hotel.
How many hotels are there in Downtown Durham?
Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Durham to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Durham area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Durham, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Downtown Durham.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Durham?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Downtown Durham, head over to our customer service page.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Durham?
American Tobacco Campus, North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance, and Scarborough House are notable landmarks to see while you're in Downtown Durham. You could also plan a visit to Carolina Theatre or Durham Performing Arts Center while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Durham include African American Dance Ensemble, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, and Fullsteam Brewery. While you're out sightseeing in Durham, be sure to visit other sights like Brightleaf Square or Honey Girl Meadery.
How can I get around Downtown Durham and the greater Durham area?
To venture out of town, take a train from Durham Station.

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