The Best Hotels Closest to Brightleaf Square in Raleigh for 2026

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A lobby with a green sofa, yellow chairs, a coffee table with drinks, and a window with plants.

A business center with wooden paneling, multiple workstations, and framed artwork on the walls.

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a modern design, featuring a large entrance and a parking area with a delivery van.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

1. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

9th Street District, 1.5 km from Brightleaf Square

Hal

₩198,931

₩225,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a brick building in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

A multi-story brick building with a modern entrance and a parking lot.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, a bench press, and a blue balance board.

2. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

Trinity Park, 0.3 km from Brightleaf Square

Shelly

₩225,413

₩255,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a balcony on the second floor.

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and a building with large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a beverage refrigerator, and a well-stocked snack bar.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and geometric pendant lighting.

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

1.4 km from Brightleaf Square

Taurean

₩173,953

₩197,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A breakfast area with a chalkboard menu, a sign indicating breakfast starts here, and a variety of food items like waffles, oatmeal, and fruits.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a mirror.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige tiled flooring and walls, with large windows allowing natural light.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

2.1 km from Brightleaf Square

Mark

₩165,591

₩187,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A long, narrow hallway with dark walls and wooden flooring.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with chairs and a table, and a bookshelf with books.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, a heater, and a window with curtains.

5. University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

2.6 km from Brightleaf Square

Wayne

₩156,097

₩177,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel entrance with a modern design, glass doors, and a colorful ceiling.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a bar, and a view of the city.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, round tables, and hanging paper lanterns.

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bottle of champagne, a glass, and a tray with strawberries and a candle on a hotel room.

6. Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

American Tobacco District, 1 km from Brightleaf Square

Bobby

₩252,289

₩286,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a bicycle parked nearby.

A spacious lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, tables, and chairs.

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved seating area, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern building with a curved facade and a flat roof.

7. The Durham Hotel

Downtown Durham, 0.9 km from Brightleaf Square

Connie

₩252,099

₩286,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small round table, a lamp, and a view of the cityscape.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, a seating area, and a convention center entrance.

A modern building with large glass windows and a sign for DPAC.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a view of a building through the window.

8. Durham Marriott City Center

Downtown Durham, 0.8 km from Brightleaf Square

Donald

₩195,163

₩221,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a fireplace, two leather chairs, a round table, and a patterned rug.

A modern lobby with a sofa set, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV screen.

A modern reception area with a curved reception desk, a grey sofa with a patterned cushion, and a large window with a blue curtain backdrop.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, seating area, coffee machines, refrigerator, and a large window with a view.

9. The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

2.6 km from Brightleaf Square

angelique

₩195,163

₩221,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern elevator lobby with marble walls, a bench, and a central elevator with a colorful door.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a tiled floor, and three spherical light fixtures.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, high ceiling, and contemporary lighting.

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, a flagpole, and a person standing in front.

10. 21c Museum Hotel Durham

Downtown Durham, 0.9 km from Brightleaf Square

Will

₩208,947

₩244,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A swimming pool with a swan float, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with a glass facade, surrounded by trees and streets.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of surrounding buildings.

A modern living room with a black sofa, wooden side table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

11. Unscripted Durham

Downtown Durham, 0.9 km from Brightleaf Square

₩207,704

₩237,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and large windows.

A kitchen counter with a coffee maker, a box of tissues, and a tray of snacks.

A dining area with a wooden table and benches, a chandelier, and a view into a living room with a sofa and a kitchen in the background.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a gas stove.

12. Stylish Durham Retreat - Walkable, Sleeps 6

1.3 km from Brightleaf Square

₩423,115

₩1,023,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A stone fire pit surrounded by striped chairs and tables in an outdoor lounge area with a view of a building in the background.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a sofa with red ottomans.

A Hampton Inn & Suites hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a cityscape mural on the wall.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

4.7 km from Brightleaf Square

Donna

₩160,034

₩181,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor patio area with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a glass door entrance.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern restaurant with round tables and yellow chairs, a bar area, and a 'Hello Fall' sign.

14. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham

14.6 km from Brightleaf Square

Yolanda

₩152,471

₩173,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, large wooden doors, and a view into the interior.

A hotel with a stone lion statue, a covered entrance, and a landscaped garden.

A person performing a yoga pose outdoors with trees and a golf course in the background.

A dining area with a chandelier, tables, chairs, and a Christmas tree.

15. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

3.5 km from Brightleaf Square

Lowell

₩386,261

₩438,407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A breakfast counter with various food items and a sign that reads 'TOP IT BREAKFAST'.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, large windows, and a circular ceiling design.

A modern hotel lobby with a central counter, a refrigerated display case, and a seating area with a sofa.

An outdoor seating area with a blue sofa, orange chairs, and a table.

16. Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

17.2 km from Brightleaf Square

Ralph

₩145,315

₩164,569 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and a fire pit, adjacent to a modern building with large windows.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, a wooden bench, and a unique chandelier.

A modern living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a pool table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

17. JB Duke Hotel

3.4 km from Brightleaf Square

Derek

₩272,415

₩309,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a stone fire pit.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a sign indicating no diving.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a large window offering a view of the building.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a modern chandelier.

18. Residence Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek

14.2 km from Brightleaf Square

Janet

₩191,501

₩216,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two queen beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A welcome sign for Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority with a clear sky and trees in the background.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, parking lot, and landscaping.

19. Holiday Inn Express Raleigh Durham Airport by IHG

17.7 km from Brightleaf Square

tracy

₩156,608

₩177,365 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a covered area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door and a wall-mounted lamp.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a counter with stools.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a 'HELLO Morrisville' sign, a 'PINCH' sign above a snack display, and a 'Manager on Duty' sign.

20. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville

16.9 km from Brightleaf Square

Anthony

₩138,749

₩157,132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Brightleaf Square

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr	9.2 Wonderful 501 reviews	View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View	9.2 Wonderful 585 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Brightleaf Square Hotel Reviews

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was a great place to stay while visiting the Duke Medical Center."

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is renovated and cozy and the staff made it a great stay ."

Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

10/10 Excellent

"The Hampton was recently remodeled and is a fantastic facility. So enjoy being there. The front desk staff and breakfast were very helpful."

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

10/10 Excellent

"All of the above"

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

8/10 Good

"Shows its natural age, but the restrooms are neat and modern. Pool area is well done"

Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean room in a great location for fine dining. We will definitely stay here again when in Durham."

Landing Apartments Durham

10/10 Excellent

"The Landing Apartment was great. Perfect location, clean and very walkable to explore the city. Only small thing is I would have liked something in the shower to put your toiletries on. Otherwise it was perfect and the food hall across the street was an amazing bonus. Would definitely stay there again!"

Other attractions near Brightleaf Square

American Tobacco Campus

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Durham with a stop at American Tobacco Campus. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Durham when you spend time at North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance.

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African American Dance Ensemble

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by African American Dance Ensemble in Durham.

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Durham Convention Center

8.2/10 (118 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Durham Convention Center during your trip to Durham. Discover the entertainment choices and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

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Carolina Theatre

8.2/10 (220 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Carolina Theatre during your stay in Durham. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

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Fullsteam Brewery

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fullsteam Brewery during your travels to Durham. Experience the lively festivals or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

Learn about the local history of Durham when you spend time at Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Durham Bulls Athletic Park

8.8/10 (334 reviews)

Catch an event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park during your trip to Durham. Discover the area's lively festivals and stunning cathedral.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Brightleaf Square?

Brightleaf Square is located in a family-friendly area of Durham known for its lively festivals and stunning cathedral. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 187 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Brightleaf Square?

Adjacent to Brightleaf Square, Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and in-room kitchens. Other good choices within a short distance include Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt and 21c Museum Hotel Durham.

How many hotels will I find close to Brightleaf Square?

Expedia has 187 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Brightleaf Square.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Brightleaf Square, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Brightleaf Square.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Brightleaf Square?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Brightleaf Square, click here.

What can I see and do near Brightleaf Square?

You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Life and Science, Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, and Bennett Place. American Tobacco Campus, Wallace Wade Stadium, and Cameron Indoor Stadium are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. You can enjoy live performances at Carolina Theatre and Common Ground Theatre.

How can I get to Brightleaf Square?

To see more of the larger area, hop on a train at Durham Station. There may not be many public transit stops close to Brightleaf Square so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Brightleaf Square hotels

1. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

2. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

5. University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

6. Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

7. The Durham Hotel

8. Durham Marriott City Center

9. The Lodge at Duke Medical Center

10. 21c Museum Hotel Durham

11. Unscripted Durham

12. Stylish Durham Retreat - Walkable, Sleeps 6

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

14. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham

15. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

16. Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport

17. JB Duke Hotel

18. Residence Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek

19. Holiday Inn Express Raleigh Durham Airport by IHG

20. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Morrisville

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Top Brightleaf Square Hotel Reviews

University Inn Durham next to Duke University Medical Center

Aloft by Marriott Durham Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Durham/North I-85

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham City View

Unscripted Durham, Part of JDV by Hyatt

Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

Landing Apartments Durham

Other attractions near Brightleaf Square

American Tobacco Campus

North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance

African American Dance Ensemble

Durham Convention Center

Carolina Theatre

Fullsteam Brewery

Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice

Durham Bulls Athletic Park

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