University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
11 July - 12 July

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

  • Sarah P. Duke Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Duke University Chapel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Duke University - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cameron Indoor Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wallace Wade Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

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 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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: 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 2 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center on 11 July 2026 start from AU$183, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

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Solid & affordable choice, close to the hospital and clinics.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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Clean, large room with kitchenette was awesome to have.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Siri

Simply quite a basic hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

LISA

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The room was clean and staff was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tamatha

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The room was clean and the staff were welcoming and helpful! Thanks so much for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marina

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Nice staff, great access to the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dr. Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is not a luxury property, but you’re not paying luxury prices. Good value for the money. Its location is ideal for anyone who is doing business with the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rapti

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Great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Especially enjoyed the free shuttle to Duke Medical and nearby restaurants. Easy check-in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was big and clean. Staff was super nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Johnathan

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Clean room, the staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and very friendly! Everything was very clean! Very nice stay and definitely reasonable rates!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Inn is quiet, which I appreciated. The room I stayed in was very clean, but there were signs of water damage around the bathroom ceiling, and there is visible mold growing in the bathroom on the ceiling about the shower. Overall, staff is welcoming, kind, and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Not luxury but perfectly fine. Central location - in between Duke University and the town of Durham.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Loyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and a quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excited. Room very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025