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 61 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.

Top Downtown Durham Hotels

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1. Durham Marriott City Center

Downtown Durham

Donald

AED 600 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Downtown Durham

Eric

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

3. Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

Downtown Durham

Lucas

AED 671 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

4. The Durham Hotel

Downtown Durham

Karen

AED 775 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Downtown Durham

Alexandria

AED 546 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sep - 13 Sep

6. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

Trinity Park, 1 km from Downtown Durham

Shelly

AED 549 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

7. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

9th Street District, 2.3 km from Downtown Durham

Hal

AED 612 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

2.5 km from Downtown Durham

elizabeth

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

3.4 km from Downtown Durham

Monty

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sep - 3 Sep

10. The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

3.4 km from Downtown Durham

Ross

AED 532 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

11. Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

3.9 km from Downtown Durham

Sam

AED 409 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

12. JB Duke Hotel

4 km from Downtown Durham

denise

AED 621 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

4.1 km from Downtown Durham

Vicki

AED 878 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

14. AC Hotel Durham

4.2 km from Downtown Durham

Custom Fitness LLC.

AED 620 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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15. Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University

Croasdaile Farm Master, 4.8 km from Downtown Durham

Alfreda

AED 364 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sep - 14 Sep

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

5.5 km from Downtown Durham

Maggie

AED 492 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Durham University Medical Center

5.5 km from Downtown Durham

Marmolema

AED 578 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sep - 4 Sep

18. Hilton Durham near Duke University

5.9 km from Downtown Durham

Deborah

AED 441 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

North Garrett Road, 7.2 km from Downtown Durham

John

AED 377 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham Chapel Hill

9.3 km from Downtown Durham

Spencer

AED 544 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 770 reviews	View
The Durham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 750 reviews	View
Durham Marriott City Center	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 879 reviews	View
21c Museum Hotel Durham	4.0 star property	8.4 Very Good 1,011 reviews	View
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt	3.5 star property	8.2 Very Good 1,013 reviews	View

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 North Carolina State Capitol.

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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.

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Top Downtown Durham Hotel Reviews

Hilton Durham near Duke University

8/10 Good

"Nice room, nice windows. But the room smelled musty, which wasn’t the case during prior stays."

Microtel Inn by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and comfortable. Parking was great. I don't feel it deserved the high a rating it had, moving me to reserve there over somewhere else in the area. The breakfast was sad. They had a waffle machine but only plain bagels and Blueberry muffins with Strawberry Cream Cheese. No cereal, toast, eggs, or meat. They had hot water but no tea or hot chocolate."

The Durham Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel is in a great location. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We were able to enjoy a drink at the rooftop bar and that was very nice. My only complain is with regard to the noise level on Chapel Hill Street until 2am. While it is out of the hotel's control, they should consider providing earplugs and noise machines to guests whose rooms are facing the street. We have stayed in similarly situated rooms at other hotels and those were appreciated amenities. We will certainly consider staying there again but plan better next time."

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Our top choices for Downtown Durham hotels

1. Durham Marriott City Center

2. Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

3. Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

4. The Durham Hotel

5. 21c Museum Hotel Durham

6. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

7. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

9. University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

10. The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

11. Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

12. JB Duke Hotel

13. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

14. AC Hotel Durham

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University

16. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

17. Home2 Suites By Hilton Durham University Medical Center

18. Hilton Durham near Duke University

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham Chapel Hill

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