What's Downtown Durham like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, look no further than Downtown Durham. Take in some culture at Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center. There's plenty more to see, including Durham Convention Center and American Tobacco Campus.
Where are the best places to stay in Downtown Durham?
We have 53 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top places to stay in Downtown Durham:
Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr
Hotel with bar and 24-hour fitness centre- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Free local area shuttle • Fitness centre • Attentive staff
The Durham Hotel
Upscale hotel with restaurant and 24-hour fitness centre- Free Wi-Fi • 2 bars • Fitness centre • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff
Aloft Durham Downtown
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • Bar • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
21c Museum Hotel Durham
Upscale hotel with spa and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • Free local area shuttle • Steam room • 24-hour fitness centre • Attentive staff
Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • 24-hour health club • Rooftop terrace • Walkable location
How to get to Downtown Durham
Flying to:
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Downtown Durham
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Durham
What to see in Downtown Durham
- Duke University
- Durham Convention Center
- American Tobacco Campus
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance
Things to do in Downtown Durham
- Carolina Theatre
- Durham Performing Arts Center
- Brightleaf Square
- African American Dance Ensemble
- Manbites Dog Theater
Other popular Downtown Durham attractions
- Scarborough House
- Honey Girl Meadery