How Axel worksAxel $230 a night vs $272 on Expedia at Hilton Durham near Duke University, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $42 a night less (15%). Seen Oct 13.
#4 of 9 hotels in Duke University & Medical Center by Axel's takeDuke University & Medical Center is #3 of 8 places to stay in Raleigh-Durham
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3-star hotel · Hilton Hotels · 3800 Hillsborough Rd, Durham
ATM · Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out
Hotels in Raleigh-Durhama full-service mid-range hotel near Duke, off I-85
8.4/10
A practical Duke base with notably friendly staff, but parking costs extra.
This full-service mid-range Hilton is a strong pick for Duke hospital visits, campus trips and straightforward business stays. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff, with the restaurant also earning positive mentions. It delivers dependable comfort rather than luxury, and Hilton’s complimentary Duke University Hospital shuttle is a useful extra. The gym, seasonal outdoor pool and on-site dining make it practical for stays beyond a single night.
The trade-offs are mostly practical: this is a roadside base, not a walkable downtown stay, and parking now carries a charge despite some listings suggesting otherwise. Breakfast is not included with every booking, either. We'd choose it for convenience and service; we'd skip it for a car-free city break or if an indoor, year-round pool matters.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
$230 a night with Axel against $272 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $42 a night less (15%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$42/night less than Expedia (15%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$243 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$197 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$144 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$144 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
Sign up free to book this rate$260 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$260 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$278 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, 2 DOUBLE BEDS · refundable · includes $24/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$117 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$131 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$138 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $230 a night vs $272 on Expedia at Hilton Durham near Duke University, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $42 a night less (15%). Seen Oct 13.
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A practical Duke base with notably friendly staff, but parking costs extra. a full-service mid-range hotel near Duke, off I-85, scored for what it is.
This full-service mid-range Hilton is a strong pick for Duke hospital visits, campus trips and straightforward business stays. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff, with the restaurant also earning positive mentions. It delivers dependable comfort rather than luxury, and Hilton’s complimentary Duke University Hospital shuttle is a useful extra. The gym, seasonal outdoor pool and on-site dining make it practical for stays beyond a single night.
The trade-offs are mostly practical: this is a roadside base, not a walkable downtown stay, and parking now carries a charge despite some listings suggesting otherwise. Breakfast is not included with every booking, either. We'd choose it for convenience and service; we'd skip it for a car-free city break or if an indoor, year-round pool matters.
Best for: Duke hospital visitors; Campus visits with a car; Business travelers
Watch out for: Paid self-parking; Breakfast depends on your booking; Outdoor pool is seasonal
Location: Off I-85, about two miles from Duke; downtown is a drive rather than a stroll.
Rooms: Recent guests generally describe comfortable beds and well-kept rooms; expect practical rather than upscale.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback.
Service: Helpful front-desk and restaurant staff are among the most repeated positives.
Amenities: Restaurant, bar, gym, seasonal outdoor pool and complimentary Duke University Hospital shuttle; no airport shuttle.
Fees and surprises: Hilton confirms paid parking and a nonrefundable pet fee; breakfast inclusion varies by booking.
Axel's opinion of Hilton Durham near Duke University, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hilton Durham near Duke University within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $230 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $272 a night on Expedia | $42 a night less (15%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults | $243 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (child meal not included, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $197 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $144 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $144 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $260 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $260 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $278 a night · includes $24 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · ROOM, 2 DOUBLE BEDS | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $117 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $131 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (queen size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $138 a night · non-refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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