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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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Hallway
Fridge, microwave
Lobby
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$141
$124 nightly
$141 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7

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502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Durham VA Medical Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 Hospital. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sarah P. Duke Gardens and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.

What's nearby

  • Durham VA Medical Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Duke University Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Duke University Chapel - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Duke University - 2 min drive - 1.7 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. 626 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loyd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and a quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Haitong

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
This is my go-to hotel when I visit Duke University. It is very clean, and the rooms are great—plenty of room, comfortable, quiet. I only wish the parking spaces were a little wider, but I feel safe having my car parked there anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There are no amenities, there’s free coffee in the lobby but no coffee maker in the rooms. Hotel is very clean, beds are comfortable, staff is very pleasant. If you pay through a 3rd party (like Expedia) you have to pay $10 extra for parking. There aren’t a lot of options within walking distance of the hotel in case you want a drink or something to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, St Petersburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel for the price. The staff was friendly, the room clean and comfortable, and the location is great. We will stay here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
There is a parking fee that they charge when you arrive that we did not know about. They charge $10.00 to park in their lot when you stay with them, in addition to the price to stay in their hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything but the staff at the front desk. She was not friendly. Poor hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

10/10 Excellent

Pieter, Norfolk

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious with fridge and microwave and great shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Almost perfect accommodation. Those who use hairdryers will need to bring their own. Excellent staff. Spotlessly clean. Bed is so comfortable. Peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were spacious, clean and quiet. And the proximity to Duke Cancer Center was a big plus! Each room had a refrigerator and microwave. And the common area had a pantry, offering beverages, microwaveable meals and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All above
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room. Comfortable beds and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was large and well cleaned - staff friendly and professional
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious, quiet, and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was much bigger than I expected!! Was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rapti, BETHESDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel close to Duke University
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Qamar

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no heat the unit would blow cold air out when you had the heat on I went down to the front office and was told they couldn't help me I had 2 kids and my wife with me made my experience horrible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Waynesville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025