Title: Durham Travel Guide: Best of Durham, Raleigh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Hotels.d6049.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Holiday-Rentals.d6049.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Durham.d6049.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Durham.d6049.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Durham Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Durham.d6049.Car-Hire-Guide)[Durham Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham.d6049.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Durham Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b290e5d2eebad693d0386e74a9a3dc93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/65bfd8825867da9a43ed1cd349cfac7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/de69380a86da03d4f0a769dbe74d4ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/0426cfa5925529243b56eef1931f4989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/4b247c8b76b224093f216ef5f3650f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Durham Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Durham - Top Holiday Rentals in Durham ![DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13200/13139/7fb5aa3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham 2515 Meridian Pkwy Durham NC £72 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) The room was clean, and the service was fantastic. Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=13139&PinnedHotelID=13139&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049) ![Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/126900/126853/ac0d3f60_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Durham Research Triangle Park 301 Residence Inn Blvd Durham NC £67 20 Jan - 21 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,226 reviews) Friendly staff Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026&selected=126853&PinnedHotelID=126853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/170000/165800/165760/a2feecd0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Univ Area Chapel Hill 4414 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC £74 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,826 reviews) Clean room, close to Duke Medical center and large shopping center. Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=165760&PinnedHotelID=165760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049) [See all 809 properties in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6049) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Modern Farmhouse Style, 4-bedroom home, downtown Durham, large private yard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527100/112527093/aa52c013_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Modern Farmhouse Style, 4-bedroom home, downtown Durham, large private yard Durham NC Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Scarborough House and Honey Girl Meadery are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) Property was amazing, but host needs to learn more about using the app and what they really want at their locations host will say they allow birthday party events then try to text you saying it isn’t allowed. Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Modern-Farmhouse-Style.h112527093.Hotel-Information) ![Landing Apartments Durham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110750000/110744000/110743957/fa552b41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Landing Apartments Durham 545 Foster Street Durham NC Stay at this aparthotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fullsteam Brewery and Manbites Dog Theater are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews) Awesome experience! The apartment was very clean and surprisingly located to all almost every thing we had planned! Great spot for our 25th Anniversary!!' Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Foster-On-The-Park-Apartment-By-Barsala.h110743957.Hotel-Information) ![Renovated 3 bedroom close to downtown!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95380000/95372400/95372388/d1082784_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Renovated 3 bedroom close to downtown! Durham NC Stay at this apartment in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shepard House and Triangle Brewing Company are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews) My family, all adults now, enjoyed how close entertainment and eating establishments were. Very quiet, clean neighborhood. Lots of very nice dog walkers for neighbors. The rooms were very comfortable. We enjoyed ourselves a lot.We were all there for a wedding and the VRBO was perfect. Great communication ... Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Renovated-3-Bedroom-Close-To-Downtown.h95372388.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6049&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Durham hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20)[19 Jan - 20 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21)[20 Jan - 21 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Duke University](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/65bfd8825867da9a43ed1cd349cfac7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Duke University Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Duke University, a top university in Durham. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Duke-University-Raleigh.d6066239.Attraction) ![North Carolina State University](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/9d4e1fca6056c7f5a157e115021c555e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Carolina State University Walk around the campus at North Carolina State University as part of your travels around Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-University-Southwest-Raleigh.d6066157.Attraction) ![North Carolina State Fairgrounds](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2bcb29c3fc9a84111d547e006c29e76f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Carolina State Fairgrounds Enjoy an outing to North Carolina State Fairgrounds during your stay in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-Fairgrounds-Raleigh.d6127519.Attraction) ![Lenovo Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/efe85c7e420a6cb96ad1342ee4d384ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lenovo Center Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/PNC-Arena-Raleigh.d6066171.Attraction) ![University of North Carolina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/8b5e7a1838e747e99d2bc0c28669eb37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of North Carolina Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of North Carolina during your travels in Chapel Hill. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-North-Carolina-Raleigh.d6087239.Attraction) #### Crabtree Valley Mall You can search for that perfect souvenir at Crabtree Valley Mall during your stay in Raleigh. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crabtree-Valley-Mall-Raleigh.d6066175.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48146077/17ae77cc-d8a5-496e-903f-9e1d4634160c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Walking Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-durham-historian-guided-walking-tour.a48146077.activity-details) ![Step into the shadows and discover the haunting tales of our city's past.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47518493/d016b61f-130d-4521-a30d-23e7a66520f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rust, Rebels & Ruins: Raleigh Ghost Tours £24 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rust.a47518493.activity-details) ![Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47660001/693fa4b2-b992-479b-8f6d-05e2a6bd2044.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-walking-historian-tour-in-downtown-durham.a47660001.activity-details) ![Durham African American History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48351953/6b398a72-a8c8-458d-9d5d-06315436faa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham African American History Tour £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-african-american-history-tour.a48351953.activity-details) ![Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47557587/7167c905-60ad-4b90-9ca2-cb6afd8c5dab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Historian-Guided Downtown Walking Tour £15 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-historian-guided-downtown-walking-tour.a47557587.activity-details) ![Raleigh True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49198152/a83780b0-2919-42f2-b3c3-77483f406e23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh True Crime Tour £14 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-true-crime-tour.a49198152.activity-details) [See all activities in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Durham.d6049.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Durham 3.4 Guest rating 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 2 3 - Okay 3 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ## Cities near Durham ![Raleigh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0f3ab2814f27b0503c064ef7d1f3c467.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Raleigh - Cities near Durham - Places of interest [Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh.dx178300)[Gorman](https://expedia.co.uk/Gorman.dx553248634999204961) - [Duke University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Duke-University-Raleigh.d6066239.Attraction) - [Research Triangle Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Research-Triangle-Park-Raleigh.d9677.Attraction) - [Eno River State Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eno-River-State-Park-North-Carolina.d553248621532657782.Attraction) - [Honey Girl Meadery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Honey-Girl-Meadery-Downtown-Durham.d553248621564886208.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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