Top 10 Downtown Durham Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Durham Hotel	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 696 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 761 reviews	View
Durham Marriott City Center	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 855 reviews	View
21c Museum Hotel Durham	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,009 reviews	View
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,005 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Durham

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

Downtown Raleigh

If you're spending some time in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Executive Mansion and Marbles Kids Museums 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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park 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 Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center.

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North Raleigh

While visiting North Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Durant Nature Preserve and Shelley Lake Park.

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Top Downtown Durham Hotel Reviews

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Hilton Durham near Duke University

6/10 Okay

"The room was very clean and well-maintained, and the pool was lovely as was the fitness center. However, the property itself had some flaws. We had to check in three times because the card reader would not work, and then we were placed in a room that someone else had already checked into. Perhaps the biggest drawback was that there were several car break-ins in the parking lot during our stay. Windows of at least two cars were smashed through, which draws the safety and security of the property into question."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree

8/10 Good

"Lovely hotel! I would question the "soundproof rooms" claim, as we were woken up by a neighbor having a phone conversation on speaker at 7:15 a.m. I couldn't tell if it was in the hallway or coming through the wall, but we could clearly hear the whole thing. Otherwise, it was lovely!"

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

8/10 Good

"This was my second weekend stay in a 3 week span. Both times were extremely busy, but I was far less impressed with my most recent stay. It took a day and a half to get clean towels and that was AFTER I went down to the desk to ask!! The phone only rung and rung when I tried to call the desk and for room service. Everything just seemed slow and unresponsive this last visit."

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, 21c Museum Hotel Durham is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Durham. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Durham Performing Arts Center, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt 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, Scarborough House and North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance 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.

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Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Durham Marriott City Center

21c Museum Hotel Durham

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

The Durham Hotel

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport

Hyatt Place Raleigh-Durham Airport

Holiday Inn Express Raleigh Durham Airport by IHG

Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

Marriott Raleigh Durham Research Triangle Park

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University

DoubleTree Raleigh Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Cary Lenovo Center

Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Crabtree Valley

Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill

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Top Downtown Durham Hotel Reviews

Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown

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