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University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.0 star property

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Dine al fresco in a casual atmosphere with metal chairs and umbrellas.
Hotel building with a flat roof and symmetrical design, situated on a street with parking and a sidewalk.
Compact kitchen area with a stainless steel sink, microwave oven, and dishwasher.
Two single beds with white linens and pillows, each with a nightstand and a framed picture above.
Stunning hallway with doors leading to rooms, featuring framed artwork and elegant lighting.

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

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with white linens and pillows, each with a nightstand and a framed picture above.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Relax in this serene space with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside lamps, and a cozy reading nook.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

Two single beds with white linens and pillows, each with a nightstand and a framed picture above.

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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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 on-site.
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center offers 48 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Durham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that 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 such as free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus a local area shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Durham VA Medical Center and 5 minutes on 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 common area, laundry facilities, and a television in 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.

Languages

English

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

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.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 586 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is hard for larger vehicles...
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and convenient. Extra charge for parking and third person in room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very quiet and peaceful. Love that it's in walking distance to Duke Hospital for my appointments.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located in close proximity to the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivelisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ira

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient location, awesome staff friendly and helpful. Not the latest immensities but clean and comfortable. Only one minor thing was parking, limited and if you have appointments or plans for the evening parking could be difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis Arthur, Moore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.spacious and spotlessly clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

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

Very clean

Exceptionally clean room and great servce
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linwood

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful.It was clean, very quiet.Excellent shuttle service every morning.Couldn't ask for a nicer place !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Astoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and very conveniently located to Duke Medical Center and University.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

marlena d

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inside the hotel was nice and the staff was fantastic. Parking was terrible. Very limited and spaces barely big enough to park a car. Rooms were very nice and up to date. But the entire hotel is hardwood floors which meant hearing every sound made though out the floor which meant out infant was woke up all night. Other than that, location is very convenitient to the hospital.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Freda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking very tight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent! Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For everyone I interacted with in the very social reception area, it was the proximity to the hospital that brought them to this inn. , same for me, but the feature that I appreciated most because of the new sickness that has been ruling my days for the past 6 mos., vertigo, Ireally was grateful for that 1,5 min. shuttle. The two desk clerks I worked with went above and beyond to be kind and helpful, and it was obvious with the frequently returning guests
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and common spaces were very clean. The shuttle service is fantastic. If you're looking for a place to stay near the Duke Medical Center or West Campus, it's a great place to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mason

Travelled with family
This is a place of last resort. No lobby, not near any places to eat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great, very large but he bathroom was quite small. Shuttle to Duke Medical was great and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan Hai-Eng

Liked: Amenities
Friendly and helpful staff