Downtown Durham Travel Guide

Raleigh

A cityscape with a mix of modern high-rise buildings and surrounding greenery.
A cityscape at sunset with a prominent building in the center and a red brick building in the foreground.
A serene pond with a red bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bike route sign, a no motor vehicles sign, and a bicycle parked on a paved path.
A calm river surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Stay near popular Downtown Durham attractions

A water tower, a brick building, and a small waterfall.
Photo by Martin Humpherson
Open Photo by Martin Humpherson

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

฿636
per adult
Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour
Durham African American History Tour

Durham African American History Tour

฿636
per adult
Durham African American History Tour
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

฿636
per adult
Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham
Durham: True Crime Tour

Durham: True Crime Tour

฿636
per adult
Durham: True Crime Tour
Durham Candle Pouring Workshop at Paddywax

Durham Candle Pouring Workshop at Paddywax

฿1,640
per adult
Durham Candle Pouring Workshop at Paddywax
Bull City Cocktails Guided Tour of Durham's Best Drinks

Bull City Cocktails Guided Tour of Durham's Best Drinks

฿4,016
per adult
Bull City Cocktails Guided Tour of Durham's Best Drinks
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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 ฿3,015 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,015
฿3,986 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Smelled of mold. Splatters of something all over wallpaper. AC struggled to keep up. This all with an “upgraded” room. I recommend looking elsewhere."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 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
The price is ฿5,312 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,312
฿6,194 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"They don't offer coffee in the lobby at check-in or morning. We were left to figure out the Nespsesso coffee maker in our room."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

21c Museum Hotel Durham
The Durham Hotel

The Durham Hotel

4 out of 5
315 East Chapel Hill Street Durham NC
The price is ฿6,150 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,150
฿6,980 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 ...
The Durham Hotel
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 ฿2,670 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,670
฿3,023 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (3,395 reviews)
"Tub and shower are outdated & tub was literally peeling on the bottom. Beds were comfortable, and breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

3 out of 5
200 Airgate Dr Morrisville NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,133 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿4,133
฿4,680 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,329 reviews)
"They had overbooked the property so when we got there at 11 PM they had given away our two queen suite. The manager was very apologetic and offered us a separate King room at no cost. We decided just to use the hide-a-bed and stick with one room though. The breakfast area was a complete mess with ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport
The Umstead Hotel and Spa

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
100 Woodland Pond Dr Cary NC
The price is ฿13,522 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿13,522
฿15,314 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Umstead Hotel and Spa
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Where to stay in Downtown Durham

Find the best Downtown Durham areas 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

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, Marbles Kids Museums and North Carolina State Capitol are top sights worth seeing.

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.

View of North Carolina State Capitol building in fall season,Raleigh,NC,USA

Midtown Raleigh

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

A rustic wooden mill with a water wheel, a small pond, and a sunset in the background.

Southeast Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Southeast Raleigh, Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek and Neuse River Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Durham Travel Guide