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Our top choices for Downtown Durham hotels

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

1. Durham Marriott City Center

Durham Marriott City Center
3.5 star property
Downtown Durham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (892 reviews)
"The location was perfect - mere steps from the Carolina Theatre, which was my destination - and everyone on staff was incredibly friendly."
United States
Judith
The price is ￥20,157
￥22,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Durham Marriott City Center
A hallway with wooden paneling, a tiled floor, and three spherical light fixtures.

2. 21c Museum Hotel Durham

21c Museum Hotel Durham
4.0 star property
Downtown Durham
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Gorgeous art galleries and friendly staff. Our room was clean and spacious and our stay was lovely. We will be back for sure!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥22,800
￥26,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
21c Museum Hotel Durham
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a bicycle parked nearby.

3. The Durham Hotel

The Durham Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (787 reviews)
"Generally we had a good experience in this hotel."
United States
Yiching
The price is ￥32,066
￥36,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Durham Hotel
A rooftop pool area with red umbrellas, white lounge chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

4. 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)
"Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Very convenient location."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ￥17,404
￥22,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
A hotel entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a colorful ceiling.

5. Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (782 reviews)
"The hotel is renovated and cozy and the staff made it a great stay ."
United States
Bobby
The price is ￥24,301
￥27,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a balcony on the second floor.

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View
3.5 star property
0.9 km from Downtown Durham
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (603 reviews)
"The hotel location was convenient to access from the highway and walkable to the Performing Arts Center. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a tad disappointing but not terrible."
United States
Michael
The price is ￥20,506
￥23,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View
A lobby with a green sofa, yellow chairs, a coffee table with drinks, and a window with plants.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
3.0 star property
9th Street District, 2.3 km from Downtown Durham
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Location"
United States
cindy
The price is ￥19,297
￥21,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
A breakfast area with a chalkboard menu, a sign indicating breakfast starts here, and a variety of food items like waffles, oatmeal, and fruits.

8. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Staffing was great and rooms clean"
United States
Mitzie
The price is ￥19,427
￥22,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

9. 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, (1,212 reviews)
"Good room and breakfast"
United States
Robert
The price is ￥15,068
￥17,103 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University
A modern interior with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a round table, and a patterned rug.

10. The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

The Lodge at Duke Medical Center
3.0 star property
3.4 km from Downtown Durham
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Close to medical center, great little hotel, and excellent staff. Have stayed a few times already, and will book again."
United States
Jeanne
The price is ￥20,799
￥23,607 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
The Lodge at Duke Medical Center
A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a patterned wall, and a counter with utensils.

11. Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG
2.5 star property
3.9 km from Downtown Durham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good location to Duke Medical Center. Nice hotel. Breakfast was OK."
United States
Paul E.
The price is ￥16,348
￥18,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG
A modern hotel reception area with two wooden reception desks, a large digital display wall, and a seating area with chairs.

12. Hilton Durham near Duke University

Hilton Durham near Duke University
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Downtown Durham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,028 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Thien
The price is ￥16,789
￥19,056 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Hilton Durham near Duke University
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a landscaped driveway, and a flagpole.

13. 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, (1,522 reviews)
"We enjoy staying at this location. Transportation to and from the airport is great."
United States
Aja
The price is ￥17,404
￥19,711 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
A breakfast counter with various food items and a sign that reads 'TOP IT BREAKFAST'.

14. Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport
2.5 star property
16.5 km from Downtown Durham
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay and convenient with good breakfast and great staff."
United States
Muthukumar
The price is ￥17,404
￥19,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport
An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a fire pit, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

15. JB Duke Hotel

JB Duke Hotel
4.0 star property
4 km from Downtown Durham
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (752 reviews)
"Shoutout to Dean; excellent customer service! Beautiful hotel and wedding venue!"
United States
Marcy
The price is ￥26,847
￥30,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
JB Duke Hotel
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, large wooden doors, and a view into the interior.

16. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
4.0 star property
4.1 km from Downtown Durham
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Location."
United States
James
The price is ￥38,093
￥43,236 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
A long, narrow hallway with dark walls and wooden flooring.

17. University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center
2.0 star property
3.4 km from Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and prices"
United States
William
The price is ￥16,769
￥19,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center
A hotel entrance with a stone fountain, a covered walkway, and a building with large windows.

18. Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill by IHG
2.5 star property
12.1 km from Downtown Durham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (949 reviews)
"I enjoyed the clean comfortable room, the staff was friendly and it was really helpful that breakfast was included."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥16,297
￥18,497 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill by IHG
A waterfall cascading over irregularly shaped rocks into a pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a building in the background.

19. Millennium Hotel Durham

Millennium Hotel Durham
3.0 star property
4.7 km from Downtown Durham
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,053 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
John
The price is ￥14,920
￥16,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Millennium Hotel Durham
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central atrium, multiple dining areas, and a pool.

20. Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle

Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle
3.5 star property
21.8 km from Downtown Durham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"I really loved my stay the staff was very friendly"
United States
Marcia
The price is ￥20,694
￥23,531 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle
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Compare top hotels in Downtown Durham

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

Durham Marriott City Center

3.5 star property
Downtown Durham
View
A hallway with wooden paneling, a tiled floor, and three spherical light fixtures.

21c Museum Hotel Durham

4.0 star property
Downtown Durham
View
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a bicycle parked nearby.

The Durham Hotel

4.0 star property
Downtown Durham
View
A rooftop pool area with red umbrellas, white lounge chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 star property
Downtown Durham
View
A hotel entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a colorful ceiling.

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

3.0 star property
Downtown Durham
View
8.8
Excellent
892 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,005 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
787 reviews
8.2
Very good
1,000 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
782 reviews
The price is ￥20,157
￥22,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
The price is ￥22,800
￥26,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
The price is ￥32,066
￥36,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The price is ￥17,404
￥22,454 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
The price is ￥24,301
￥27,583 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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  • No Pet friendly
  • No WiFi included
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  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • Yes, Spa
  • Yes, Pet friendly
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  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
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  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
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  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Downtown Durham

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Downtown Raleigh

While visiting Downtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn.

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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.

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Southwest Raleigh

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

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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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North Raleigh

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

Top Downtown Durham Hotel Reviews

Hilton Durham near Duke University

Hilton Durham near Duke University

10/10 Excellent
"Na"
Charles 1-night trip
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Hilton Durham near Duke University

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, Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Durham. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour health club. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include 21c Museum Hotel Durham 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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