Title: University Park Travel Guide: Best of University Park, Raleigh Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in University Park](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Park-Raleigh-Hotels.0-n553248635976474169-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities)[University Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-University-Park.d553248635976474169.Car-Hire-Guide)[University Park Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Park.d553248635976474169.Holidays-City-Breaks) # University Park Travel Guide ## Raleigh ![durham north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474169/8aebf919-5b00-4be5-b1b8-30e33e59bd01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![durham north carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474169/8aebf919-5b00-4be5-b1b8-30e33e59bd01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View of the NC State bellotower from Jubala, Raleigh, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/0167330b-fc7c-4773-813d-3c66fd68ba59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit University Park Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Raleigh travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh.dx178300) --- ### 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 4.5/5(5 reviews) 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 3/5(1 review) 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 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. [](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 Raleigh](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Raleigh.d178300.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in University Park ![Aloft Raleigh](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11290000/11288900/11288889/8bf03fdb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aloft Raleigh 2100 Hillsborough St Raleigh NC £142 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (949 reviews) Staff was polite and check in and check out process was smooth. Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=11288889&PinnedHotelID=11288889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474169) ![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/117800/117758/d8d45d97_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Downtown North 2610 Westinghouse Blvd Raleigh NC £77 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,215 reviews) Great stay! The lady at the front desk that checked me in, went above and beyond to make sure I was happy and had everything I needed! Second time I have stayed here and both times my room was extremely clean and comfortable! Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=117758&PinnedHotelID=117758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474169) ![Hilton Raleigh North Hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11600/11522/69c9528a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Raleigh North Hills 3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh NC £95 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,474 reviews) Ronnie is always friendly at the front desk. The room was lovely. The bartender is very good, but i didnt catch his name. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=11522&PinnedHotelID=11522&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474169) ![Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5600/5596/bf9fcb73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham Airport Morrisville 2001 Hospitality Ct Morrisville NC £84 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Morrisville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,745 reviews) Room was excellent and I enjoyed my stay. The staff was excellent and helpful! Very nice place to stay! Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=5596&PinnedHotelID=5596&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474169) ![Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6872/52afa960_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown 1001 Wake Towne Dr Raleigh NC £69 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Raleigh. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,357 reviews) Clean room, friendly staff, amenities Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=6872&PinnedHotelID=6872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474169) ![The Umstead Hotel and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1570000/1563700/1563626/d009d67d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Umstead Hotel and Spa 100 Woodland Pond Dr Cary NC £297 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury resort in Cary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (728 reviews) The bed was an absolute dream. The service from every staff member was exceptional. The amenities were fantastic. This hotel is everything you have read and heard about but better. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1563626&PinnedHotelID=1563626&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976474169) [See all 2,211 properties in University Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976474169) 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 University Park hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474169&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474169&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474169&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474169&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976474169&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=553248635976474169&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around University Park ![This is an awesome little used book store that's been around forever. You can trade in books for store credit and "pennies are more work than they're worth." Great little place! They usual have the book I'm looking for too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/56b348d3-b7b1-4ac1-86e3-05cce32847f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### West Raleigh While visiting West Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Raleigh Rose Garden and Raleigh Little Theater. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-West-Raleigh.dx807720344579731456) ![This is a really unique bar that just opened down town. You can poor yourself as much beer as you want of each beer and you pay by the ounce. They're constantly changing the taps out too. They have a pretty good sized menu, but the food isn't spectacular. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/f9ccc546-0aee-434b-a3ef-374e266d87a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Glenwood South If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood South and surrounding area, you can visit North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of History. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Glenwood-South.dx553248635976480053) ![Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina at sunrise.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976477947/fe8ac555-a6e4-4ba1-b908-78691dbb2974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Five Points While Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Village District and North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Five-Points.dx553248635976477947) ![Trolley Pub Raleigh, it's always a fun time with a few friends, rain or shine!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/249ccb6d-9cb0-49f0-a494-968a1f6ac54e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Warehouse District If you're spending some time in Warehouse District, CAM Raleigh and Boylan Bridge are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Warehouse-District.dx807731388393955328) ![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) ### Midtown Raleigh While visiting Midtown Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lassiter Mill Historic Park and North Hills Shopping Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Midtown-Raleigh.dx981482917821894656) ![There's a beautiful view of this lake from the top of James B. Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. They allow fishing on this lake too](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2967/f5d4b716-8164-4625-8f5f-40cacd052f9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Southwest Raleigh While visiting Southwest Raleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Johnson and J.C. Raulston Arboretum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raleigh-Southwest-Raleigh.dx553248635976470451) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # University Park Travel Guide ![](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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app