Downtown Durham Travel Guide

Raleigh

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Stay near popular Downtown Durham attractions

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American Tobacco Campus

9.0/10 (14 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Durham with a trip to American Tobacco Campus. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Things to do

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour

฿641
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Durham African American History Tour

Durham African American History Tour

฿641
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

฿641
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Durham: True Crime Tour

Durham: True Crime Tour

฿641
per adult
Durham: True Crime Tour
Durham Ghost Walk

Durham Ghost Walk

฿641
per adult
Durham Ghost Walk
Durham's Best Brewery Tour Downtown North

Durham's Best Brewery Tour Downtown North

฿3,711
per adult
Durham's Best Brewery Tour Downtown North
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Top hotels in Downtown Durham

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3.5 out of 5
202 N Corcoran St Durham NC
The price is ฿3,538 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿3,538
฿4,586 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"....... .... . Mm mm mm"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
21c Museum Hotel Durham

21c Museum Hotel Durham

4 out of 5
111 North Corcoran Street Durham NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,822 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿4,822
฿5,641 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
21c Museum Hotel Durham
The Durham Hotel

The Durham Hotel

4 out of 5
315 East Chapel Hill Street Durham NC
The price is ฿6,841 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿6,841
฿7,764 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (786 reviews)
"Generally we had a good experience in this hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

The Durham Hotel
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
The price is ฿3,680 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿3,680
฿4,168 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

3 out of 5
1001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is ฿2,841 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,841
฿3,218 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very good! (3,206 reviews)
"V"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

2 out of 5
104 Factory Shops Rd Morrisville NC
The price is ฿2,568 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿2,568
฿2,908 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport
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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.

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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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Photo by Nikki Benson
Open Photo by Nikki Benson

North Raleigh

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

Downtown Durham Travel Guide