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 ![The Revitalized Retail and Office Center of The American Tobacco Historical District, Durham, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049/f06d1ddf-5cba-425b-9bd9-b78c3d5444f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Revitalized Retail and Office Center of The American Tobacco Historical District, Durham, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049/f06d1ddf-5cba-425b-9bd9-b78c3d5444f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Idyllic scene of a tranquil lake surrounded by lush trees at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049/1f7bf84a-4403-4e22-a151-9e466917a79a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Duke Gardens in Durham , North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049/80194eee-67a5-4a36-8f5c-cd0a09def7a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham, North Carolina, USA Skyline.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049/f20b21d8-2546-4370-a1fa-76fd5cd011b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Durham Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Durham - Top Holiday Rentals in Durham ![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 £60 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (1,531 reviews) The room was extremely clean when I got in there nothing without a place really comfortable bed. Could do a little more with getting better channels on the TV but that's not a big deal. They were very helpful in every way and I'll definitely would stay there again if I returned on there to Raleigh. ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=151314&PinnedHotelID=151314&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 £70 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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! (1,829 reviews) Clean Room, quiet. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=165760&PinnedHotelID=165760&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 £62 19 Feb - 20 Feb 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! (1,229 reviews) Everything was satisfactory Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F02%2F2026&endDate=20%2F02%2F2026&selected=126853&PinnedHotelID=126853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6049) [See all 819 properties in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%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. ![COZY SUN FILLED HOME / MODERN VILLA NEAR DOWNTOWN](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83660000/83652100/83652056/2c92d01a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### COZY SUN FILLED HOME / MODERN VILLA NEAR DOWNTOWN Durham NC Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lincoln Hospital and Stanford L. Warren Library are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) Very comfortable house. It was well equipped and welcoming. Nice to have various kitchen basics like oils and spices. Host was very helpful answering questions. I would definitely rent this house again. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-COZY-SUN-FILLED-HOME-MODERN-VILLA-NEAR-DOWNTOWN.h83652056.Hotel-Information) ![3 Spacious Bedroom-Executive Town House,
Brand-New Construction, Duke RTP](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24310000/24305900/24305849/266eedbd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3 Spacious Bedroom-Executive Town House,
Brand-New Construction, Duke RTP Durham NC Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy laundry facilities, furnished patios and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Herndon Hills Farm and Streets ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews) The home was very nice and spacious and the beds were so comfortable. My family and I really enjoyed this home for the short stay we were there. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-3-Spacious-Bedroom-Executive-Town-House.h24305849.Hotel-Information) ![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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Met all of our families needs. Newly renovated Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Hotels-Modern-Farmhouse-Style.h112527093.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=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6049&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![durham north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066239/212e46bf-55a6-4645-9d2e-1c49ed3cbbe8.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) ![0_65015416](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066157/45ee3cc8-1e93-4b22-ac70-219ecf1127fe.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) ![Raleigh Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126994/336b345b-62a2-4f28-837c-8e73b96e53fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Raleigh Convention Center Learn about the events happening in Raleigh Convention Center during your trip to Raleigh. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Convention-Center-Downtown-Raleigh.d6126994.Attraction) ![Not many flowers on the beach - had a bad winter I guess](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/3f99f4db-02c7-4ac4-982d-2dcaddedfafe.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) ![North Carolina Historic State Fairgrounds Commercial and Education Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127519/e0a130c1-518f-48df-af48-88319312bf8e.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) ![The Old Well at UNC Chapel Hill during the spring with azaleas blooming](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087239/f3c64fc6-070e-4076-be5d-81fd2a4377ff.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) ### 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 ![Aerial view of Raleigh, North Carolina skyline on a sunny day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178300/cf38e887-a567-4cef-82e4-90eda2035221.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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