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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 ฿4,242
฿4,814 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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 ฿4,830
฿5,650 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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 ฿4,703
฿5,337 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ฿3,686
฿4,756 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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 ฿5,080
฿5,766 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
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 ฿4,315
฿4,898 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, updated rooms with good amenities and coffee. Helpful staff. Pleasant, open community spaces."
United States
Suzanne
The price is ฿4,061
฿4,609 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
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 ฿4,115
฿4,670 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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, (1,210 reviews)
"Good room and breakfast"
United States
Robert
The price is ฿3,186
฿3,617 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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, (1,000 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 ฿4,809
฿5,459 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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 ฿3,496
฿3,968 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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, (1,025 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Thien
The price is ฿3,533
฿4,010 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Hilton Durham near Duke University
A breakfast counter with various food items and a sign that reads 'TOP IT BREAKFAST'.

13. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay and convenient with good breakfast and great staff."
United States
Muthukumar
The price is ฿3,686
฿4,175 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport
A long, narrow hallway with dark walls and wooden flooring.

14. 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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and prices"
United States
William
The price is ฿3,578
฿4,061 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center
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, (750 reviews)
"Shoutout to Dean; excellent customer service! Beautiful hotel and wedding venue!"
United States
Marcy
The price is ฿6,646
฿7,544 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
JB Duke Hotel
A stone fire pit surrounded by striped chairs and tables in an outdoor lounge area with a view of a building in the background.

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center
2.5 star property
5.5 km from Downtown Durham
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (598 reviews)
"Everything was great, front desk check in, room clean."
United States
LaGrant
The price is ฿4,088
฿4,640 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, a landscaped driveway, and a flagpole.

17. 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, (1,521 reviews)
"We enjoy staying at this location. Transportation to and from the airport is great."
United States
Aja
The price is ฿3,662
฿4,147 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, large wooden doors, and a view into the interior.

18. 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 ฿8,016
฿9,098 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

19. Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek

Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
3.0 star property
14.1 km from Downtown Durham
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great breakfast, friendly staff"
United States
Dewayne G.
The price is ฿4,258
฿4,822 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
A fire pit with seating, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a building with a brick facade.

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center
3.0 star property
5.5 km from Downtown Durham
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (366 reviews)
"Ample parking big spacious room, nice breakfast, just lots of road noise in the room"
United States
Gaurav
The price is ฿4,798
฿5,445 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Durham

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a colorful ceiling.
Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
782 reviews
View
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a bicycle parked nearby.
The Durham Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
787 reviews
View
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
8.8
Excellent
892 reviews
View
A hallway with wooden paneling, a tiled floor, and three spherical light fixtures.
21c Museum Hotel Durham
4.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,005 reviews
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
8.2
Very good
1,000 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Downtown Durham

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

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
3.5 star property
Downtown Durham
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000)
The price is ฿3,686
฿4,756 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Where to stay in Downtown Durham

Find the best Downtown Durham areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and The Acorn are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

A large stone building with columns, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear sky.

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

A fire pit with seating, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a building with a brick facade.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center
Durham

10/10 Excellent

The staff and the property was great. Breakfast is always good. Just an overall great experience
United Kingdom
michael
Reviewed July 28, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown Durham like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Durham's Downtown Durham neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center as part of your Downtown Durham travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Downtown Durham?

Based on our traveller 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 neighbourhood include 21c Museum Hotel Durham and The Durham Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Durham?

Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Durham.

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 neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as 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.