Title: Durham Travel Guide: Best of Durham, Raleigh Travel 2025 | 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 Where to stay Things to do Reviews ### Where to stay in Durham ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b290e5d2eebad693d0386e74a9a3dc93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Durham If you're spending some time in Downtown Durham, Carolina Theatre and Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Downtown-Durham.dx553248635976479661) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Trinity Park Trinity Park might not have many top sights, but Brightleaf Square and Carolina Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Trinity-Park.dx944704734600761344) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Durham While East Durham isn't home to many top sights, Durham Performing Arts Center and American Tobacco Campus are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-East-Durham.dx553248635976474768) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 9th Street District The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about 9th Street District. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Northgate Mall are a few top places to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-9th-Street-District.dx6343384) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Garrett Road When in North Garrett Road, you can plan a visit to Waller Family Farm and Cameron Indoor Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-North-Garrett-Road.dx553248635976478433) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Forest Hills While Forest Hills may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Forest Hills Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Forest-Hills.dx553248635976472019) - Top hotels in Durham - Top Holiday Rentals in Durham ![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 £55 2 Oct - 3 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star 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 ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,166 reviews) First Room was not satisfactory. "You asked about my stay and cleanliness so I say this. The first room we were given appeared to have fleas in the carpet. This could have been helped perhaps by vacuuming the carpet. My experience was that my legs and feet were being bitten by something the minute I walked into the room. My husband ..." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=126853&PinnedHotelID=126853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049) ![Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12352/22181a04_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn & Suites Durham near Duke University 1816 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC £84 5 Oct - 6 Oct 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) "I loved ,my stay there. Thank you." Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=12352&PinnedHotelID=12352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049) ![Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/160000/151400/151314/f4dc770a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport RTP 5223 Page Rd, Durham, NC £63 5 Oct - 6 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,397 reviews) "Good price but the room lacked some amenities. the TV has no internet so the phone cannot be mirrored with it. The phone to the reception are was not working, the security lock also out of service. Good front desk service & breakfast options." Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%2F2025&selected=151314&PinnedHotelID=151314&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049) [See all 774 properties in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025®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. ![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 4-star aparthotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Fullsteam Brewery and Manbites Dog Theater ... 8/10 Very Good! (13 reviews) 10 out of 10!! "We had an amazing visit! Our apartment was beautifully equipped and was in an unbelievable location! Everything was walkable and the people in the area were incredibly friendly. We loved hanging out in our apartment and the common areas. We will definitely use Barsala again in other cities - they ..." Reviewed on 27 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Foster-On-The-Park-Apartment-By-Barsala.h110743957.Hotel-Information) ![Bungalow near Duke and Downtown Durham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74810000/74806400/74806382/3f3353a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bungalow near Duke and Downtown Durham Durham, NC Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pauli Murray Center for History ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (18 reviews) "Great place to stay for a visit to Durham. The location is close to downtown and Duke campus, the neighborhood was quiet and the space was comfortable. The host was responsive and quick to address an any concerns. We would stay here on our next visit." Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Bungalow-Near-Duke-And-Downtown-Durham.h74806382.Hotel-Information) ![Durham Vacation or Work Rental](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104820000/104812900/104812891/w2047h1536x0y0-812d8529_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Durham Vacation or Work Rental Durham, NC Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dr. James E. Shepard Monument and McDougald-McLendon ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (7 reviews) Great stay! "Wonderful place to stay!" 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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 of North Carolina State University, a top university in Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-University-Southwest-Raleigh.d6066157.Attraction) ![Lenovo Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/efe85c7e420a6cb96ad1342ee4d384ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lenovo Center 4/5(1 review) Catch an event at Lenovo Center during your trip to Raleigh. You can attend a sporting event while in the area. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Carolina-State-Fairgrounds-Raleigh.d6127519.Attraction) #### Raleigh Convention Center 3/5(1 review) Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Convention-Center-Downtown-Raleigh.d6126994.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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) #### Raleigh Ghosts and Ghouls Hauntings Tour £24 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/raleigh-ghosts-and-ghouls-hauntings-tour.a47518493.activity-details) ![Durham: True Crime Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48104512/f39349a0-925d-4698-bda3-9a042adb34c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham: True Crime Tour £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-true-crime-tour.a48104512.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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh.dx178300) - 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) ![](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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