Cheap Hotels in Durham, North Carolina

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There are more than 6 million visitors to Durham, North Carolina each year, according to the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau. Durham is home to Bennett Place Historic Site, Duke University Chapel, Nasher Museum of Art and multiple landmarks that provide a glimpse of the rich and diverse history of the town. There are more than 60 lodging facilities at multiple price points available in Durham.

Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn

Americas Best Value Inn off Interstate 85 offers 181 rooms and two suites. Amenities at the pet-friendly hotel include handicap accessibility, wireless Internet, meeting rooms, complimentary breakfast, outdoor swimming pool and on-site restaurant. Each room includes cable TV and ironing equipment. The facility was given an "A" rating on the annual state health inspection and received the Americas Best Value Inn Overall Excellence Award in 2005. The hotel is about two miles from Duke University.

Americas Best Value Carolina Duke Inn
2517 Guess Rd
Durham, NC 27705
919-286-0771
carolinadukeinnandsuites.com/

Days Inn Durham/Near Duke University

The Days Inn off Interstate 85 offers 100 rooms. Amenities include handicap accessibility, meeting rooms, complimentary breakfast, outdoor swimming pool and on-site restaurant. Each room has a pillow-top mattress, micro-fridge, coffee maker, ironing equipment, hair dryer and cable TV. The facility was given an "A" rating on the annual state health inspection. Duke University is about one mile from the hotel.

Days Inn Durham/Near Duke University
3460 Hillsborough Rd.
Durham, NC 27705
919-383-1551
daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=11316

Extended StayAmerica Durham-University

The Extended StayAmerica Durham-University located off Interstate 85 offers 100 rooms. Amenities include handicap accessibility, fully equipped kitchens in each room, wireless Internet (for an extra charge), pet-friendly rooms, ironing equipment and on-site laundry facility. The facility was given an "A" rating on the annual state health inspection. Weekly rates are available. The hotel is about two miles from Duke University.

Extended StayAmerica Durham-University
3105 Tower Blvd.
U.S. Highway 15-501
Durham, NC 27707
919-489-8444
extendedstayamerica.com/minisite/?hotelID=739

Red Roof Inn Durham Triangle Park

The Red Roof Inn off Interstate 40 offers 115 rooms. Amenities include handicap accessibility, wireless Internet, pet-friendly, free newspaper and pay-per-view movies. Each room has a safe with a nominal fee per use. Each room also has a microwave and refrigerator. The hotel received an "A" rating on the annual state health inspection. The hotel is near Research Triangle Park, eight miles from Duke University and within 30 minutes of the North Carolina State Fairgrounds.

Red Roof Inn Durham Triangle Park
4405 Apex Highway
Durham, NC 27713
919-361-1950
redroof.com/reservations/property-detail.aspx?pid=00155

Article Written By Stephanie Gaughen

Stephanie Gaughen holds a bachelor's degree in news-editorial journalism from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She has worked as a photojournalist and copy editor at two regional daily newspapers, and as a corporate communications writer.

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