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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
(52 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 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
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

Hotel with free local shuttle, steps from Durham VA Medical Center
Along with self parking, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a TV in a common area are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Duke University Hospital. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus an area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Durham VA Medical Center and 5 minutes by foot from Duke University Hospital
  • Free local-area shuttle service
  • Pets welcome for a fee
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a 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.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children 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

Reviews

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, seems to have been renovated/updated very recently. Rooms were spacious. It was a convenient in-between location for meetings in Raleigh and Chapel Hill. While the staff wasn’t very friendly initially, the woman who checked me in was kind and graciously moved me when my neighbors continued to blast their TV, which brings me to my biggest concern: the whole place has LVP for the floors, which makes for a very clean and nice look but doesn’t do much for sound. Overall, I feel mixed- I would consider staying again, though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Duke University Hospital.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
I got a room with a door to the next room. It was very uncomfortable and even embarrassing being able to hear her and to know she could hear me.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Check in was easy. Parking was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable beds, nicely updated property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Quay, Chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Not very friendly front desk reception
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

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

shuttle

no breakfast but free shuttle to duke and downtown durham
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gianna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room and halls smelled very clean and I had a good experience at reception. The hard floors are pretty loud, and I could hear every word spoken in the room joined to mine. Surprised they charge for parking given the cost to stay per night, but they do list that on the site. Overall, it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

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