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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

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A long, narrow hallway with dark walls and wooden flooring.
A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs and a table, and a bookshelf with books.
A compact kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and a flat-screen TV on a dark cabinet.
A modern hotel with a prominent logo on the facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot with several cars.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, a heater, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $134
$118 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7

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502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarah P. Duke Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University Chapel
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, a heater, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a leather armchair, and a window with blinds.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Durham

Located in Durham, University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center is just steps from Durham VA Medical Center and 5 minutes by foot from Duke University. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Duke University Hospital and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Duke University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Duke University Chapel - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wallace Wade Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 4 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Big Bad Breakfast - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Twinnie's Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers 48 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Durham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 3 miles.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 5.98 mi (9.62 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

University Inn Duke Hospital
University Inn Duke Hospital Durham
University Inn Durham across Duke Hospital
University Durham across Duke Hospital

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always friendly and helpful each time we have stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice property. The personnel were very kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merita N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and spacious. Easy access to rooms. Quiet. Excellent location to hospital and clinics. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yolonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room, comfortable bed, kind staff, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

KPOR T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the closeness to the Duke Medical Pavillion where I was visiting. It's literally a walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. Bed was very comfortable. Close to Duke
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid & affordable choice, close to the hospital and clinics.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. The shuttle does not run on weekends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large room with kitchenette was awesome to have.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Siri

Simply quite a basic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neriman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but tight parking and daily fee for third party booking. It's pet friendly that I didn't pay attention on the booking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very tidy and we were very satisfied with the room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and spacious guest rooms. Love the proximity to Duke Eye center. A great place to stay when obtaining medical treatment through Duke.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rong Hai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room is clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We go to Durham to visit our daughter at school there, and we just sleep and shower there. This hotel is clean, comfortable and conveniently located. Staff is nice. Covered parking for $0-$5/night depending on which platform you reserve with.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was cleaner than many 5-star hotels (baseboards, walls, ceiling, corners and crevices. The bed was comfortable. Unfortunately, the wall are extremely, extremely thin.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a very pleasant stay in University Inn Durham. The bed was comfortable, the chair and leg rest were a nice touch. Everything was clean and the air conditioner was whisper quiet throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were welcoming and helpful! Thanks so much for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great access to the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Huizhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
$10 self-parking per day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GAURANG B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Economical way to stay as close to the Duke University Medical Center without breaking the bank. Ideal for student familles and visitors to the medical center No onsite restaurant but a pantry where you can buy basic microwave meals . We stayed in a suite which was twice the size of a normal hotel room with a kitchenette and a sofa bed .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2026