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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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Dining
Hallway
Fridge, microwave
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
$129
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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502 Elf St, Durham, NC, 27705
  • Place, Duke University Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Duke University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cameron Indoor Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 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
(49 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 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

Durham hotel 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.

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A complimentary area shuttle within 3 miles is available for guests. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Self 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1018 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, super convenient. Big room with great AC. Great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
I requested that a crib be placed in my room prior to booking. Upon arrival I was told at the front desk that they seen my request but they only had one baby crib in the hotel and it was being used. They had another one but it was broken. The front desk staff did not make any attempts at fixing the situation. I had to ask for extra pillow cases and push the bed up against the wall to put on the bed to make a barrier so my baby would not fall off the bed. There was also a $10 additional fee for parking that I was not informed about until I arrived. The parking spot were very small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suited me perfectly….
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Small bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle service. Yummy muffins.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

8/10 Good

JUNCHAO

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I needed to be
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, AUSTIN

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fine place for us to stay within 2 blocks of Duke University Hospital. The staff were extremely nice and worked with us on our nightly stay as we didn't know how long we would be there. Free coffee downstairs and the room was huge! I have no complaints about the University Inn Durham.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night - hotel was nice. There is an additional fee for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason, Saxtons River

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. Ironically, place had a hospital feel. Very bare bones, no gym, no real amenities. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alane

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
We loved this hotel! It was spotless, quiet, spacious, and kind. We appreciate the water bottle filler and snack options in the lobby as well as the separate shower & sink areas and ample fridge space in the rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These rooms are spacious, clean and alltogether comfy. We enjoyed our stay and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Carolina Shores

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My mother and I were in awe of this place. Very nice from the time we walked in until we left. Don't think I've ever been to a more clean place EVER!!! Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and neat
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ezra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front staff was friendly and efficient. The cleanliness was on point. Excellent job!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
I accidentally booked the incorrect date. Neither customer service or the website were helpful. Cost an extra $25.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025