--- title: "Weekend Getaways in Durham, NH from $67 | Expedia" description: "Discover the best weekend getaways in Durham. Browse hotels and vacation deals at Expedia for a perfect short escape." canonical: "https://www.expedia.com/tgp/lodging/theme/getaway/7940/durham" language: en-US market: US currency: USD prices_as_of: 2026-11-13T21:39:13Z --- # Weekend getaways in Durham ![A silhouette of a person, a dog, and a horse-drawn carriage against a sunset sky.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7940/b8f7e41d-9746-4b79-8b9b-5d723b4c3483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ### Upfront pricing Our total price for your stay includes taxes and fees ### Treat yourself Save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide with Member Prices [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates [Check prices for these dates, December 13 – 14, 2026](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=7940&startDate=2026-12-13&endDate=2026-12-14&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Featured weekend hotel deals in Durham ### [Holiday Inn Express Durham by IHG](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Durham.h1507215.Hotel-Information) ![A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden bench, a blue sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a lamp.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1507300/1507215/7c369733.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 2 Main St, Durham, NH, 03824, US - Location: Durham - Star rating: 2.5/5 - Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 1000 reviews) - Price: $115 nightly, $248 total, Nov 20 - Nov 22, Total with taxes and fees ### [Three Chimneys Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Three-Chimneys-Inn.h97401.Hotel-Information) ![A house with a stone staircase leading to a green door, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/100000/97500/97401/79fabcd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Address: 17 Newmarket Rd, Durham, NH, 03824, US - Location: Durham - Star rating: 3.5/5 - Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 402 reviews) - Price: $219 nightly, $475 total, Nov 20 - Nov 22, Total with taxes and fees ## Top Durham Hotel Reviews ### [Anchor at Tideline](https://www.expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Anchor-At-Tideline.h118113913.Hotel-Information) ![A restaurant with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, and a bar area with a television. Tables are set with chairs and decorated with flowers and lanterns.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118120000/118114000/118113913/4a0be860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Durham - Review: Great location, by Scott, September 21, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Great Island Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Great-Island-Inn.h19249744.Hotel-Information) ![A wooden door with a brass anchor handle, a staircase with a patterned wall, and a window with a number "3" on the right.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19250000/19249800/19249744/fcba33b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: New Castle - Review: Such a great way to stay on New Castle Island - the studio (#5 with a view of the water) is very charming, well appointed, and super clean. Walkable to the beach and right next door to Henry’s Market, which as delicious breakfast and lunch items and friendly service. Highly recommend for a relaxing weekend or longer., by Elizabeth, August 30, 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Silver Fountain Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-The-Silver-Fountain-Inn.h1190086.Hotel-Information) ![A large, light blue Victorian-style building with a sign for the Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1200000/1190100/1190086/d2e51d8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Dover - Review: The Silver Fountain Inn is such a cute little bed and breakfast with an amazing selection of teas and delicious breakfast included! We stayed in the Chambers and the bed was the most comfortable ever outside of my own bed at home. Wonderful place, will stay again., by Anonymous traveler, July 7, 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Market Square Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Market-Square-Inn.h128093529.Hotel-Information) ![A loft-style living space with exposed brick walls, a kitchen area, a dining table, and a seating area with a sofa and ottoman.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/129000000/128100000/128093600/128093529/d72f16de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downtown - Review: We truly enjoyed our stay! Great location and lots to do in this area., by Carmen, October 14, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Nevada](https://www.expedia.com/York-Beach-Hotels-The-Nevada.h107431731.Hotel-Information) ![A balcony with a curved wooden ceiling overlooking a beach.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107440000/107431800/107431731/5d752ab2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: York Beach - Review: Wonderful room and location., by Katharine, March 4, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Hotel Thaxter](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Hotel-Thaxter.h76561112.Hotel-Information) ![A cozy living room with a leather sofa, patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76570000/76561200/76561112/c32ea96a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downtown - Review: Great location. Nice restaurant connected to it. Nicely decorated boutique hotel. Heated bathroom floor, supplied drinking water. Area to get snacks and cold drinking water in lobby., by Susan, June 4, 2023, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Martin Hill Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Martin-Hill-Inn.h32544943.Hotel-Information) ![A patio with a stone fire pit, two wooden chairs, and two umbrellas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32550000/32545000/32544943/02d7123a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: West End - Review: This is a beautiful old house, with real antiques everywhere. There are many details such as all day coffee and other hot drinks, complimentary sherry, and chocolates. The breakfast is substantial and the garden is lovely. All around a very nice place within 10 minute walk to center of town., by Maria E., July 2, 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Water Street Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Kittery-Hotels-The-Water-Street-Inn.h27373163.Hotel-Information) ![A sign for Water Street Inn with a logo of a house over water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27380000/27373200/27373163/4531c54c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Kittery Foreside - Review: Cute little spot that is just across the bridge from the fun part of Portsmouth. Unfortunately the weather wasn't nice for us, but if it was, you could certainly walk there. The room was well designed and my wife really appreciated how comfy the bed was., by Nate, May 9, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Sailmaker's House](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-The-Sailmakers-House.h21914111.Hotel-Information) ![A two-story building with a sign reading "The Sailmaker's House" and a "NO VACANCY" notice.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21920000/21914200/21914111/8091c40f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downtown - Review: Wonderful room and you couldn’t beat the location., by Scott, July 28, 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Inn Downtown](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Inn-Downtown.h36030461.Hotel-Information) ![A historic building with a blue facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance with a sign.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36040000/36030500/36030461/e266c29f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downtown - Review: It was amazing and our room was spacious and clean, by Mark, September 28, 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Rye Motor Inn - Oceanfront, Walk to Beach](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Rye-Motor-Inn-Swim-Shop.h48600391.Hotel-Information) ![A white building with a green door, numbered 747, and a covered outdoor area with blue umbrellas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48610000/48600400/48600391/ffc57519.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Rye - Review: This establishment is the absolute best place I have ever stayed at during a vacation. Clean, quiet, convenient, the rooms were spectacular, and pool was fabulous. I will most certainly be returning soon! Thank You! :), by Michael, August 23, 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Old Village Inn](https://www.expedia.com/Ogunquit-Hotels-Old-Village-Inn.h15344030.Hotel-Information) ![A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a chair, and a wooden dresser.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15350000/15344100/15344030/2e6de398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Ogunquit - Review: This was such an adorable place to stay. PERFECT location.. super clean and spacious. Lauren was so sweet and made the stay even better. We will be back again., by Ashliegh, July 6, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Hampton Inn & Suites Portsmouth Downtown](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Suites-Portsmouth-Downtown.h8268861.Hotel-Information) ![A modern lounge area with a fireplace, sofas, and a dining area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8270000/8268900/8268861/w3837h2571x3y4-aae3f5f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downtown - Review: The rooms are excellent. You can save a lot by parking at the Foundry Place garage, two blocks away., by Paul, December 7, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy](https://www.expedia.com/Epsom-Hotels-Postcard-Cabins-Blake-Brook.h110270350.Hotel-Information) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110280000/110270400/110270350/07fc4cf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Epsom - Review: Good place to stay… just be careful with GPS taking you out of there, sometimes take you to some very bad dirty Road., by Paulo, May 9, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Grand Hotel](https://www.expedia.com/Ogunquit-Hotels-The-Grand-Hotel.h5013278.Hotel-Information) ![A spacious living area with a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5020000/5013300/5013278/542094b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Ogunquit - Review: Went to Ogunquit for a weekend getaway. The Grand Hotel was a quaint and charming place. Building is older so we could hear when people were talking (or snoring) next door. Rooms come equipped with white noise machines which helps reduce the exterior noise. The location can't be beat as it's locating almost perfectly between Perkins Cove and "the strip" in town. We would definitely stay there again., by shannon, July 22, 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent ### [The Hotel Portsmouth](https://www.expedia.com/Portsmouth-Hotels-The-Hotel-Portsmouth.h10206.Hotel-Information) ![A grand hallway with a wooden staircase, a bench, and a patterned carpet.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10206/ad86cd83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) - Location: Downtown - Review: great place to stay. Close to they shops and restaurants a walk to it all. Went with my service dog and they were very welcoming., by Sabrina, June 18, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent ## Find out more about Durham ##### Weekend Getaways in Durham Weekend getaways in Durham are a popular short-break option for couples, solo travelers, and groups of friends looking to relax, explore, or enjoy a change of scenery without extensive planning. Couples can enjoy relaxed experiences such as dining, scenic walks, or cultural activities, while solo travelers can explore flexible itineraries that balance sightseeing and downtime. If its a group trip, explore social, entertainment-focused experiences that fit into a short trip. Weekend travel generally peaks on Friday and Saturday nights, with a slightly quieter pace on Sundays, making it an ideal window for quick, refreshing breaks. ##### Reasons to book a Weekend Getaway in Durham Weekend getaways in Durham are a popular short-break option that offer a simple way to recharge, break from routine, and make the most of limited time, providing the chance to experience a new place without needing extended time off work or other commitments. ##### Where to stay in Durham For a 2–3 day stay in Durham, the best areas are usually those that keep you close to key attractions and transport links so you can make the most of a short visit. Central neighborhoods are ideal for easy access to landmarks, dining, and nightlife, while waterfront or scenic districts offer a more relaxed break with memorable views. Well-connected areas near major train stations or airports are also practical choices, making it simple to move around efficiently without wasting time on travel. Different neighborhoods can also suit different travel styles. Central and entertainment-focused areas often work well for couples looking for a mix of dining and a lively center, while solo travelers may prefer well-connected districts that offer convenience and flexibility. Group travelers often benefit from busy areas with plenty of entertainment, shared activities, and larger hotel options. Choosing the right neighborhood in Durham helps balance convenience, comfort, and experience for a well-rounded short stay. ##### Top amenities for a weekend stay in Durham When choosing a weekend stay in Durham on Expedia, look for essentials like fast Wi-Fi, flexible check-in and check-out, and easy transport access to help you make the most of a short trip, along with comfortable bedding, climate control, and quiet rooms for proper rest between plans. Added conveniences such as on-site dining, breakfast options, and 24-hour reception can streamline your stay, while features like gyms, spas, or pools add extra value for a more relaxing break. Flexible cancellation is also helpful for keeping your weekend plans stress-free and adaptable, making it easier to enjoy a smooth, well-paced stay in Durham. ##### Best hotel types for Weekend Getaways in Durham Central hotels and boutique hotels are popular choices for weekend getaways in Durham, offering easy access to attractions, dining, and local experiences. City hotels in well-connected areas are ideal for convenience, with transport links that make it easy to get around. For a more relaxed pace, residential or quieter neighborhoods provide a calmer stay while still keeping the city within easy reach. Full-service hotels are also a strong option for groups, with flexible room setups and amenities that support shared, short stays. ##### Best time to go for a Weekend Getaway in Durham The best time for a weekend getaway in Durham is usually during shoulder seasons, when weather conditions are pleasant and areas are less filled with tourists, creating a more relaxed travel experience. Weekends outside major holidays and local events also tend to offer a better balance of availability and comfort, making it easier to enjoy the destination at a comfortable pace. In terms of booking, confirming a stay a few weeks in advance often provides the best choice of hotels and locations, while more flexible travelers may still find good options closer to the weekend during quieter periods. Friday and Saturday nights are typically the most popular, so planning around slightly less busy weekends or adding a Sunday night can sometimes improve both value and availability. ##### Tips to save on a weekend getaway in Durham 1. Travel during quieter weekends Choosing weekends outside major holidays, events, or peak travel periods in Durham can often lead to better rates and more availability across a wider range of hotels. 2. Stay slightly outside the main areas Hotels in well-connected but less central neighborhoods are often more affordable, while still keeping attractions and dining within easy reach. 3. Be flexible with hotel type and room choice Opting for standard rooms or business and city hotels instead of premium or boutique stays can help reduce costs without sacrificing comfort. 4. Compare package deals for better value Weekend getaway packages that bundle hotel stays with flights can often provide better overall value than booking each element separately. ##### Why book with Expedia? Booking your hotel on Expedia makes it easier to get more out of your trip from the start. With a wide choice of hotels, you can compare prices, reviews and amenities all in one place, then bundle your hotel with flights which could help you save even more. Flexible booking options on selected stays also make it easier to plan with confidence. Join our One Key™ travel rewards program to unlock additional savings. It's free to join. ## Other language versions ```yaml hreflang: x-default: https://www.expedia.com/tgp/lodging/theme/getaway/7940/durham en-US: https://www.expedia.com/tgp/lodging/theme/getaway/7940/durham ```