The Best Hotels and B&Bs to Book Near Duke University, Durham
Ideal for returning alumni, proud parents visiting their studying kids, or holiday-makers keen to take in Durham’s charms, these university-linked hotels – bookable with Culture Trip – all score an A grade.
Duke University is one of the top schools in the United States, cultivating a campus full of talented academics and athletes. It’s an institution in the Research Triangle city Durham, so a visit to Duke’s impressive grounds is a must for any fan of ground-breaking research and record-setting sports teams. Get as close to campus as possible without bunking in a dorm, when you stay at these hotels and B&Bs near Duke University.
1. JB Duke Hotel
Hotel
You won’t need to pay a semester’s worth of boarding to stay on the campus of Duke University – just check in to JB Duke Hotel, and you’re good to go. Any alumnus or avid Blue Devils fan will love the guest suites decked out in the university colors. Wallace Wade Stadium is just 0.5mi away (0.8km), making JB Duke one of the best tailgating spots on campus. Mix it up with beer and burgers at the MarketPlace, then go cheer on Durham’s burgeoning superstars.
2. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
Inn, Golf Hotel
4. The Durham Hotel
Hotel
5. Unscripted Durham
Motel
The playfully designed rooms at Unscripted brilliantly play with the line between retro and modern. Color pops, geometric shapes, walnut woods and brass furnishings are offset with LED headboard lights and bedside USB outlets. And there’s no happier medium than when you queue up a bit of Marvin Gaye on the Bluetooth sound system. Pick the poolside suite, and crank up the Beach Boys for the partygoers on the Patio to hear.
6. The Siena Hotel, Autograph Collection
Chain Hotel, Boutique Hotel
North Carolina culture needs no outside inspiration, but we will admit that the European influences evident at the Siena Hotel make it stand out in Chapel Hill. Marble bathrooms, Juliette balconies and complimentary Belgian chocolates will never be unwelcome, while you’ll find rustic Italian cuisine at Il Palio only footsteps from your room. Other small, yet thoughtful amenities, such as overnight shoe shines and membership to the YMCA, add an extra layer of value.
7. 21c Museum Hotel Durham
Hotel
8. Arrowhead Inn
Bed and Breakfast, Inn
Looking for somewhere different to stay? Book into one of the best hotels in North Carolina for every kind of traveler, or, if you’re traveling with a four-legged friend, book into a top pet-friendly stay. Inspire your Old North State itinerary with the most beautiful spots to see fall foliage, or make the most of nearby Raleigh with its top things to do.
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