Durham: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Durham side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown	Best Value Hilton Garden Inn Durham-University Medical Center	Luxury JB Duke Hotel
Guest score	8.0/10	8.6/10	9.1/10
Reviews	151	127	100
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	1815 Front Street	Duke / West Main	230 Science Drive
Reference price per night	€90	€166	€197
Guests like	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and accommodating team. Location: Convenient position near Duke University and medical centers.		Location: Situated directly on the Duke University campus near the hospital and business school. Staff: Friendly, helpful team provide exceptional service and an easy check-in process.
Guests mention	Cleanliness: Some surfaces are tidy, but others feature stained fabrics, dust, and spider webs.		Value For Money: High quality facilities and campus access, though some guests find the rates expensive.
Good for	pets, parking, gym, ac, breakfast		pets, family, spa, parking, gym, ac

Which one?

Choose Courtyard Durham Near Duke University/Downtown if price matters most, Hilton Garden Inn Durham-University Medical Center for the best balance of score and price, and JB Duke Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.