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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property
Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from Durham VA Medical Center

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Front of property – evening/night
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Hallway
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Explore the area

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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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Durham

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center places you steps from Durham VA Medical Center and within a 10-minute stroll of Duke University Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a television in a common area. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Durham hotel include Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Duke University Chapel.

What's nearby

  • Durham VA Medical Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Duke University Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duke University Chapel - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Duke University - 2 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from Durham VA Medical Center
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers its guests coffee/tea in common area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. A free area shuttle within 3 miles is available. Parking is available for a fee.

This Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1988
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers 48 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoke-free property

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: USD 50 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center?

Yep, University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center has a self car park for USD 10.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center?

As of 1 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center on 24 Dec 2025 start from AU$185.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center?

No, University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rapti, BETHESDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Amazed about them having shuttle service. Made a stressful dr appt easier. Staff super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leanna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Has a very convenient shuttle to take you where you need to be at the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always the best

Always the best cleanest hotel ever. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Min

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oluwadarasimi

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet, walkable to campus, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEQUISHA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will most certainly be staying here again. It’s very convenient to the hospital
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorri Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monty, Lexington

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to Duke Eye Clinic, just a few blocks off interstate. This was our 2nd stay. Will be back in August 26. Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After a long and stressful day at the hospital, it was great to fall into a comfy bed. I love that it was walking distance from the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was really nice. Our only problem was the A/C was not working properly. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posting one price then changing $10.00 to park at the hotel was an insult.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

One night stay

The room was nice. Clean. Good shower pressure. The air conditioner didn’t cool. Made for a hot and uncomfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harmon

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The assortment of food and drink items for use in room was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient Stay for Hospital Visit

I like the friendliness of the staff, the close proximity to Duke Hospital, and the free shuttle service to the hospital. The rooms are nice and clean. The bed is a little hard and the pillows were a little lumpy and small. I also like the quiet hours during the nice. Good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hyounguk

N/A
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Richmond

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

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and convenient location and transportation services from the hotel all over the country area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent place to live in Duke.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is perhaps one of the cleanest hotel rooms I’ve ever stayed in. The beds are very comfortable and the shower is powerful. The staff is friendly and the room was cleaned every day! Much better than anticipated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025