8.7 / 10 Guest Rating

University Inn Duke

Name: University Inn Duke
Address: 502 Elf Street, Durham, us
Rating: 8.7

502 Elf Street, Durham, us

from US$139 / night

About the Property

Charming Boutique Hotel near Duke University Medical Center

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of a free transfer service to the hospital, along with in-room microwave, refrigerator, cable TV, and free WiFi.

Exceptional Services: Benefit from a 24-hour front desk, on-site laundry facilities, and a complimentary local area shuttle service on weekdays.

Nearby Attractions: Explore Durham easily with a short drive to Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Thomas Executive Conference Center, or take a leisurely stroll to Sarah P Duke Gardens.

Book your stay at University Inn Duke for a comfortable and well-equipped experience in Durham.

Facilities & Amenities

Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Pets allowed

Lift / Elevator

Facilities for disabled guests

Non-smoking throughout

Front desk (limited hours)

Free wired internet

Self parking (surcharge)

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in

Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note the hotel provides a free transport to/from hospitals, clinics and other locations within a limited radius, between the hours of 07:00 - 21:00. Guests are kindly requested to contact the hotel for further details. One parking pass for one vehicle will be provided per reservation, passes for additional vehicles will have a cost of $8 per day.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

2 rates found

1/5

King Room

This room features a microwave, seating area, and small refrigerator.

370 sqm

Sleeps 3

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerRadio

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

King Room

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$173.64

$138.91

Includes taxes & fees

1/6

Queen Suite

This room includes a seating area with a sofa, a wet bar with a microwave, refrigerator and a dining area.

472 sqm

Sleeps 5

2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTVTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenette

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Queen Suite

Non-refundable

Room Only

20% OFF$215.38

$172.3

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.7

Excellent907 verified reviews

AI Summary

Guests highly rate the cleanliness and frequently praise the location.

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George

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 28, 2026

"Excellent"

Excellent

8.0

Wonderfully minimalistic: simple check-in, straightforward lobby (coffee, snacks). The staff was pleasant. Super-convenient to a lot of the Duke campus.

Would be awesome if they had a gym.

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Leonardo

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 23, 2026

"Location"

Good

6.0

Location, it was great, very near of the hospital. The access to the main street was easy

It is an old building. They charge 10 dollars for the parking. It is not free, like the booking page says.

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Martha

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 21, 2026

"Very convenient so late at night"

Exceptional

10.0

Very close to Duke University Hospital

Parking garage

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Shondra

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 21, 2026

"Excellent!!"

Exceptional

10.0

Clean, comfortable and very friendly.

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Timothy

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 20, 2026

"Would stay again."

Excellent

8.0

Good room, was clean and comfortable.

noisy

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Chiara

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 20, 2026

"Very Good"

Very Good

7.0

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Aubrie

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

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Randy

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Roshni

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Very suitable for my first week of grad school- great walking location to Duke and very clean."

Very Good

7.0

I loved the location, it was super clean and the staff was lovely!

Didn’t like the echoing halls, no rugs or carpets anywhere made it quite noisy. No real food options, a few packets downstairs. There was coffee, but no tea.

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Ying

Verified booking

family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Provide professional services"

Exceptional

10.0

Shuttle

Helpful?

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University Inn Duke

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

Check Room Availability

Available Rooms

King Room

Amenities

Queen Suite

Amenities

Guest Reviews

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"Excellent"

"Location"

"Very convenient so late at night"

"Excellent!!"

"Would stay again."

"Very Good"

"Exceptional"

"Exceptional"

"Very suitable for my first week of grad school- great walking location to Duke and very clean."

"Provide professional services"