Downtown Durham Travel Guide

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View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.
View of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina with blue sky background.
For a downright jaw-dropping sunset cocktail in downtown Durham, NC - hit up the rooftop bar at The Durham Hotel. #roofttopbar #sunset #dreamydrinks #skyonfire
The Sarah Duke Gardens is part of Duke University - one of the best public gardens in the country and a peaceful place to spend the afternoon. This photo was taken at the Japanese Pavilion.
The American Tobacco Trail is a 22 mile hiking / biking trail which runs through Durham and Cary, NC. A great place to ride in the city without traffic.

Top hotels in Downtown Durham

21c Museum Hotel Durham

21c Museum Hotel Durham

4 out of 5
111 North Corcoran Street Durham NC
The price is Rp2.696.671 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp2.696.671
Rp3.144.653 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Aside from the heater barely working in the rooms in the middle of winter, it was a nice stay. We moved once and both rooms on both floors had poor heating it was uncomfortable. However, the staff were always professional and friendly. The 4 stars are for them

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

21c Museum Hotel 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 Rp2.031.106 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp2.031.106
Rp2.590.836 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great place

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
The Umstead Hotel and Spa

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

5 out of 5
100 Woodland Pond Dr Cary NC
The price is Rp6.178.927 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp6.178.927
Rp6.997.580 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (728 reviews)
The bed was an absolute dream. The service from every staff member was exceptional. The amenities were fantastic. This hotel is everything you have read and heard about but better.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

The Umstead Hotel and Spa
Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville

3 out of 5
2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC
The price is Rp1.695.386 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp1.695.386
Rp1.920.024 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,739 reviews)
Staff - Excellent Room - Clean Rooms Interior- need a remodel, show

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville
Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport

2.5 out of 5
1001 Aerial Center Pkwy Morrisville NC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.196.506 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
Rp1.196.506
Rp1.355.044 total
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Yes...overall experience was good

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport
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 Rp1.373.934 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.373.934
Rp1.555.980 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,598 reviews)
Clean room!

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Intl AP
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Durham

Artistic bridge in green lush garden setting. Sarah P. Duke gardens in Durham, NC.

Trinity Park

Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Brightleaf Square and Carolina Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Trinity Park
Warehouse District and downtown Durham, North Carolina, United States.

9th Street District

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about 9th Street District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Brightleaf Square are a few top places to visit.

9th Street District
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East Durham

While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus are some notable places to visit nearby.

East Durham
Garden on Good Friday

Northwest Raleigh

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northwest Raleigh, Crabtree Valley Mall and William B. Umstead State Park are top sights worth seeing.

Northwest Raleigh
Cary Arts Center, cary downtown, north carolina

Downtown Cary

If you're spending some time in Downtown Cary, Bond Brothers Beer Company and Cary Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Cary
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Crabtree Valley

5/5(2 area reviews)

You'll love the popular shops in Crabtree Valley, and you might want to stick around to check out Crabtree Valley Mall, a top place to visit.

Crabtree Valley

Downtown Durham Travel Guide