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A spacious, elegantly decorated interior with a central round table, high ceilings, and classic architectural columns.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A large, historic building with a central courtyard, columns, and a brick facade.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

1. The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

1.5 km from Dean Smith Center

Tony

P24,551

P27,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

A fireplace with three cylindrical vases and a framed cityscape above it.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.

A modern kitchen with beige cabinets, a buffet counter with food and drinks, and neatly stacked plates on the floor.

2. Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village

Southern Village, 2.7 km from Dean Smith Center

Christine

P8,404

P9,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel entrance with a blue awning, two chairs, a small table, and a bar area with bottles.

A room with blue patterned wallpaper, shelves with blue and white plates, a red chair, and a table with a vase.

A living room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, and a large clock.

A multi-story building with a prominent entrance, arched windows, and a sign reading "GRADUATE CHAPEL HILL".

3. Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

Downtown Chapel Hill, 2 km from Dean Smith Center

Brian

P10,888

P12,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

A lobby with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, flanked by two large potted plants.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and a view into the kitchen.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a tower with illuminated lights.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill

3 km from Dean Smith Center

Roudayna

P8,997

P10,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A swimming pool with a clear edge and a shallow end, surrounded by lounge chairs and a covered area.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a large mirror, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large screen.

A rooftop patio with a fire feature, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

2.5 km from Dean Smith Center

Kelly

P8,330

P9,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a central staircase.

A swimming pool with colorful inflatable toys, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A pool table in a room with large windows, bar stools, and colorful artwork on the walls.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and ottomans, a flat-screen TV, and a dartboard.

6. Aloft by Marriott Chapel Hill

2 km from Dean Smith Center

Linda

P7,846

P8,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A brick pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges leading to a building with a red facade and a grey roof.

A modern living room with two sofas facing a glass coffee table, a large window with curtains, and a brick wall.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for four, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

A spacious lobby with a long corridor, comfortable seating areas, and large windows providing natural light.

7. Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

3.7 km from Dean Smith Center

Dale

P12,229

P13,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

16 km from Dean Smith Center

Donna

P7,405

P8,405 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 modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

9. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham

18.2 km from Dean Smith Center

Yolanda

P7,055

P8,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with multiple floors, a covered outdoor seating area, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with a bar area, seating, and a large TV screen.

A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple screens, and a variety of beverages.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a large screen displaying information.

10. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons

15.4 km from Dean Smith Center

Judith

P11,524

P13,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden fence.

A modern bar area with a refrigerated display, wooden bar counter, and seating.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a glass canopy and an American flag.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

11. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

7.5 km from Dean Smith Center

Andres

P8,455

P9,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

18.8 km from Dean Smith Center

Anthony

P5,261

P5,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

13. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

13.5 km from Dean Smith Center

Lowell

P17,224

P19,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large screen displaying a sports event.

14. JB Duke Hotel

13.9 km from Dean Smith Center

Derek

P12,714

P14,431 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a large umbrella, a fire feature, and a view of the interior through glass walls.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher. There is a round table with two green chairs in front.

A large indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, clear glass walls, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

15. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

13.2 km from Dean Smith Center

Stephen

P7,087

P8,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, a wheelchair-accessible chair, a potted plant, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a mix of seating areas, a bar, and a large wall-mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, large windows, and a clear sky.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill

7.4 km from Dean Smith Center

Logan

P8,009

P9,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a white vase with green foliage, and a wall with a circular design.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, a microwave, and a red chair.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Pittsboro

19.3 km from Dean Smith Center

Walter

P13,100

P13,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

A bar area with a granite countertop, wooden chairs, and a large television screen.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

16 km from Dean Smith Center

Hal

P9,193

P10,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

19. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

16.4 km from Dean Smith Center

Shelly

P10,417

P11,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A fire pit surrounded by wicker chairs and a stone bench.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt House' sign, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, kitchenette, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

A restaurant setting with tables set for dining, featuring green tablecloths, white flowers, and various dishes and drinks.

20. HYATT house Raleigh Durham Airport

18.8 km from Dean Smith Center

Callie

P6,889

P7,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Compare popular hotels close to Dean Smith Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View

Top Dean Smith Center Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Our go to place to stay!"

Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill

8/10 Good

"Everything was great, Clean and very friendly people... We did have a small problem with the bottom sheet but nothing to ruin our sleep."

The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Within UNC campus, close to everything. The room and hotel were fantastic. The hotel was accommodating"

Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill by IHG

8/10 Good

"Clean rooms and convenient location."

Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill

10/10 Excellent

"I love the location, quiet and close to everything we needed on that trip. The staff was very friendly and we will be back."

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham, Area

10/10 Excellent

"So many choices for breakfast!"

Landing Apartments - Chapel Hill, NC

10/10 Excellent

"Property was clean and perfect for my stay. It was close to UNC and other shops in Chapel Hill. Check in and finding the unit was a little confusing but I would definitely stay again!"

Rizzo Center

10/10 Excellent

"It was fantastic, the complimentary breakfast was excellent and the staff were very helpful the only down side for us as we did not have a car they do not do dinner. But we can’t praise them enough."

Other attractions near Dean Smith Center

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Kenan Stadium

8.8/10 (412 reviews)

Catch an event at Kenan Stadium during your trip to Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

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A garden with a blue metal sculpture, various plants, and a wooden fence.

North Carolina Botanical Garden

9.0/10 (112 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at North Carolina Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

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The Carolina Basketball Museum

9.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Carolina Basketball Museum in Chapel Hill. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Carolina Outdoor Education Center

Catch an event at Carolina Outdoor Education Center during your trip to Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Paul Green Theatre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can make plans for a show at Paul Green Theatre on your trip to Chapel Hill. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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PlayMakers Repertory Company

You can make plans for a show at PlayMakers Repertory Company during your stay in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's stunning cathedral.

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Gimghoul Castle

Find out about the history of Chapel Hill with a stop at Gimghoul Castle. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Memorial Hall

8.8/10 (65 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Memorial Hall during your stay in Chapel Hill. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Dean Smith Center?

Dean Smith Center is located in a welcoming area of Chapel Hill known for its stunning cathedral. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Dean Smith Center?

The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dean Smith Center. Other good choices within 5 miles include Aloft by Marriott Chapel Hill and Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Dean Smith Center?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Dean Smith Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Dean Smith Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Dean Smith Center.

What can I see and do near Dean Smith Center?

The Carolina Basketball Museum, Morehead Planetarium, and Ackland Art Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Franklin Street, Gimghoul Castle, and Horace Williams House. You can check out the local talent at Memorial Hall, Paul Green Theatre, and PlayMakers Repertory Company.

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1. The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

2. Hyatt Place Chapel Hill / Southern Village

3. Graduate by Hilton Chapel Hill

4. Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill-Carrboro/Downtown

6. Aloft by Marriott Chapel Hill

7. Rizzo Center, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Durham University Medical Center

9. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Durham

10. Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh Cary/Parkside Town Commons

11. Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint

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

13. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

14. JB Duke Hotel

15. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Raleigh - Durham

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Durham Chapel Hill

17. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Pittsboro

18. Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center

19. Residence Inn Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Cntr

20. HYATT house Raleigh Durham Airport

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Top Dean Smith Center Hotel Reviews

AC Hotel by Marriott Chapel Hill Downtown

Tru by Hilton Chapel Hill

The Carolina Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill

Hampton Inn & Suites Chapel Hill/Durham, Area

Landing Apartments - Chapel Hill, NC

Rizzo Center

Other attractions near Dean Smith Center

Kenan Stadium

North Carolina Botanical Garden

The Carolina Basketball Museum

Carolina Outdoor Education Center

Paul Green Theatre

PlayMakers Repertory Company

Gimghoul Castle

Memorial Hall

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