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Nov 6 - Nov 8
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Our top choices for Durham historic hotels

A lobby with a green sofa, yellow chairs, a coffee table with drinks, and a window with plants.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
3.0 star property
9th Street District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean, updated rooms with good amenities and coffee. Helpful staff. Pleasant, open community spaces."
United States
Suzanne
The price is CA $175
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center
A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a balcony on the second floor.

2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View
3.5 star property
Durham
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (600 reviews)
"thin walls but nice location and staff"
United States
Jeff
The price is CA $179
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View
A breakfast area with a chalkboard menu, a sign indicating breakfast starts here, and a variety of food items like waffles, oatmeal, and fruits.

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85
2.5 star property
Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staffing was great and rooms clean"
United States
Mitzie
The price is CA $171
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85
An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a bicycle parked nearby.

4. The Durham Hotel

The Durham Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (786 reviews)
"Generally we had a good experience in this hotel."
United States
Yiching
The price is CA $282
CA $320 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Durham Hotel
A hotel entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a colorful ceiling.

5. Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (781 reviews)
"The hotel is renovated and cozy and the staff made it a great stay ."
United States
Bobby
The price is CA $201
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a brick building in the background.

6. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr
3.0 star property
Trinity Park
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (510 reviews)
"Really convenient central hotel and a reasonable price during the week. Loved having a kitchenette and seating area in the studio. Very comfortable and quiet."
United Kingdom
Nadia
The price is CA $208
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

7. Durham Marriott City Center

Durham Marriott City Center
3.5 star property
Downtown Durham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (888 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"
United States
Donald
The price is CA $177
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Durham Marriott City Center
A hallway with wooden paneling, a tiled floor, and three spherical light fixtures.

8. 21c Museum Hotel Durham

21c Museum Hotel Durham
4.0 star property
Downtown Durham
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Had a great stay at the 21C Museum hotel. The bar was excellent!"
United States
Gary
The price is CA $201
CA $235 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
21c Museum Hotel Durham
A rooftop pool area with red umbrellas, white lounge chairs, and a view of a tall building in the background.

9. Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
3.5 star property
Downtown Durham
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean rooms and comfortable beds. Very convenient location."
United States
Cynthia
The price is CA $147
CA $191 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
A stone fire pit surrounded by striped chairs and tables in an outdoor lounge area with a view of a building in the background.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center
2.5 star property
Durham
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (596 reviews)
"Everything was great, front desk check in, room clean."
United States
LaGrant
The price is CA $171
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, large wooden doors, and a view into the interior.

11. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
4.0 star property
Durham
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Great"
United States
Frederick
The price is CA $335
CA $381 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a glass door entrance.

12. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham
3.0 star property
Durham
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"Pretty pleasant stay overall. I’d book here again."
United States
Shakina
The price is CA $140
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham
A fire pit with seating, a dining area with tables and chairs, and a building with a brick facade.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center
3.0 star property
Durham
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (364 reviews)
"Ample parking big spacious room, nice breakfast, just lots of road noise in the room"
United States
Gaurav
The price is CA $201
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden fence.

14. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint
3.0 star property
Durham
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,006 reviews)
"Love this place. So clean and staff are excellent. Really enjoy staying here!"
United States
Jessica
The price is CA $200
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint
An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a fire pit, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

15. JB Duke Hotel

JB Duke Hotel
4.0 star property
Durham
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (742 reviews)
"Shoutout to Dean; excellent customer service! Beautiful hotel and wedding venue!"
United States
Marcy
The price is CA $225
CA $256 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
JB Duke Hotel
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, a fire feature, and a large umbrella.

16. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham
4.0 star property
Durham
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Would stay again."
United States
Sierra
The price is CA $160
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham
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17. Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham AP/Research Triangle

Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham AP/Research Triangle
3.0 star property
Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (736 reviews)
"The rooms were a nice size."
United States
Bethany
The price is CA $153
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham AP/Research Triangle
A long, narrow hallway with dark walls and wooden flooring.

18. University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center
2.0 star property
Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly staff, decent room."
United States
Nicole
The price is CA $150
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center
A buffet setup with various food items in metal containers, a patterned wall in the background, and a sign indicating a cheese omelet option.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport at RTP by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport at RTP by IHG
2.5 star property
Durham
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (936 reviews)
"Nice large rooms, good breakfast, clean hotel"
United States
Dave
The price is CA $154
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport at RTP by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and a table.

20. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill
3.0 star property
Durham
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean room with a Pleasant staff who always acknowledge you. Totally enjoyed our stay. We will be back next time we are in town."
United States
Joseph
The price is CA $165
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill
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Top Durham Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn University Durham - Chapel Hill

Comfort Inn University Durham - Chapel Hill

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff."
Lisseth 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Comfort Inn University Durham - Chapel Hill

Frequently asked questions

What should a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Durham?
You'll probably want to seek out the historical sites while on vacation in Durham. While you're here, you might want to visit the college campus and array of shops. You can also relish a trip to the top-notch restaurants.
How many historically relevant hotels are there in Durham?
In Durham, you'll find 777 hotels and other accommodations bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the most important historical places and other sights in Durham?
Durham is notable for landmarks like American Tobacco Campus, Wallace Wade Stadium, and Cameron Indoor Stadium. Cultural venues include Carolina Theatre, Museum of Life and Science, and Hayti Heritage Center. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Durham Performing Arts Center and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
What is a historic hotel like in Durham?
By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Durham, bringing the history to life.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
These are quite similar. The term "historic hotel" is more common in the U.S., while you'll often hear "heritage hotel" in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasize the architecture and actual building. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the cultural value that the place has and how it inspired the community.
Do historic hotels in Durham have modern facilities?
Yes, efforts are made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions, but hotel interiors are fitted with modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the usual amenities you'd get from a hotel such as private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, WiFi, and more. Booking a historic hotel in Durham doesn't mean you're picking a place that's rundown.

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