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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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Lobby
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Fridge, microwave
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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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
(69 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
(54 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(12 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(23 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and exceptionally clean. The staff were courteous and the van drivers were friendly and arrived on time. This is a great placecto stay near the medical and nursing campus.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase, Cherokee

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was very nice. The hotel was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were so great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking penalty fee for not booking direct. :-(
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful room with a king sized bed. The room was spacious and ver clean. The heat worked well. It was also very close to the VA hospital where I was seeing my brother.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bang for the buck. Close and convenient to everything Duke. Friendly staff, clean room, and free shuttle service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loyd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and a quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Haitong

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
This is my go-to hotel when I visit Duke University. It is very clean, and the rooms are great—plenty of room, comfortable, quiet. I only wish the parking spaces were a little wider, but I feel safe having my car parked there anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There are no amenities, there’s free coffee in the lobby but no coffee maker in the rooms. Hotel is very clean, beds are comfortable, staff is very pleasant. If you pay through a 3rd party (like Expedia) you have to pay $10 extra for parking. There aren’t a lot of options within walking distance of the hotel in case you want a drink or something to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, St Petersburg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
There is a parking fee that they charge when you arrive that we did not know about. They charge $10.00 to park in their lot when you stay with them, in addition to the price to stay in their hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything but the staff at the front desk. She was not friendly. Poor hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great access to the city!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieter, Norfolk

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious with fridge and microwave and great shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Almost perfect accommodation. Those who use hairdryers will need to bring their own. Excellent staff. Spotlessly clean. Bed is so comfortable. Peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms were spacious, clean and quiet. And the proximity to Duke Cancer Center was a big plus! Each room had a refrigerator and microwave. And the common area had a pantry, offering beverages, microwaveable meals and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All above
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room. Comfortable beds and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025