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 ฿3,011 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,011
฿3,981 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ฿5,317 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿5,317
฿6,200 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The gentleman handing valet wer the nicest. When I went to check in I went up to the second floor. I think you're supposed to and it doesn't give you very clear directions on where check-in is at. So when I turn the corner I ask the gentleman that was sitting behind the wall. Hey can you tell me ..."

Reviewed on 5 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 ฿6,155 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿6,155
฿6,986 total
11 Aug - 12 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 ฿2,672 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿2,672
฿3,026 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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 ...
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
The price is ฿4,137 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,137
฿4,685 total
16 Aug - 17 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 ...
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 ฿13,535 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿13,535
฿15,328 total
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (806 reviews)
"Always a beautiful stay!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park 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