The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Durham

Durham, NC Durham, NC

Durham, North Carolina makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Durham, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Durham. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Durham offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Durham, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $248 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Durham
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed

Located at 3001 Cameron Blvd., Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club has great rooms from $248 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and child care. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.7 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a game room at this convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room


SpringHill Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $112 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Durham
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is SpringHill Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Research Triangle Park which has nice rooms starting at $112. Offering room service, a fitness center, hiking, child care, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 920 Slater Road. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, a hot tub, an indoor pool, bowling, and free parking which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.8 miles from the city center. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Marriott at Research Triangle Park

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel

We found Marriott at Research Triangle Park to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $169. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 4700 Guardian Drive. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, an indoor pool, bowling, and kids meals which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 7.6 miles from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Durham
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $210, Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast, at 914 Vickers Avenue provides room service, parking, breakfast, golf, and a free breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers city views, free parking, family rooms, air-conditioning, and massages. It's located just 0.8 miles from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $152 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh-Durham has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $152 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 2515 Meridian Parkway. Furthermore, it also offers outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a hot tub, and an indoor pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 5.8 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


JB Duke Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $258 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed

The great guest rating of JB Duke Hotel is 9.20 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $258, and it's located at 230 Science Drive. We also love the child care, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 2.7 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


SpringHill Suites Durham Chapel Hill

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Durham
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is SpringHill Suites Durham Chapel Hill because it has great rooms that start at $124. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 5310 McFarland Dr. Only 6 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and an indoor pool at this fun hotel. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Arrowhead Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $260 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Durham
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Arrowhead Inn offers room service, a bar, breakfast, golf, and a free breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $260 (before taxes). It's located at 106 Mason Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.90/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and a sauna which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.6 miles from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $158 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Durham
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed

Located at 4700 Emperor Blvd, Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park has great rooms from $158 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 7.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and bowling which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 8.8 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hilton Garden Inn Durham-University Medical Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $163 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Durham
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed

A great place to stay is Hilton Garden Inn Durham-University Medical Center which has nice rooms starting at $163. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2102 West Main Street. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers golf, pet-friendly rooms, an indoor pool, free parking, and kids meals. It's located just 1.7 miles from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint! We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Morrisville.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Durham, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Durham, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Durham, Best Hotels for One Week in Durham, Best Hotels for One Night in Durham, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Durham, or Best Business Hotels in Durham.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Durham?

Durham Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$164

After analyzing 30 weekend trip hotels in Durham, North Carolina, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $164. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Durham.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $232
  • 3-star hotels: $151


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