Durham · North

Where to stay near Durham County Memorial Stadium

Stay minutes from the game — and walk to dinner. Durham County Memorial Stadium is the county's 8,500-seat multi-purpose stadium just north of downtown — home to Shaw University Bears football, USL League Two soccer (Tobacco Road FC), and pro ultimate (the Carolina Flyers) — about a 2.5-mile drive from Trifecta's downtown Durham lofts in West Village. Come in for a game, then head back to a sleeps-six loft in the heart of walkable downtown.

  • ~9 minDrive from downtown
  • 8,500Stadium capacity
  • Est. 1958County stadium
  • Multi-sportfootball + soccer

How close you'll be

Two downtown Durham buildings. The closest is an 8-minute drive.

Both Trifecta lofts are historic West Village tobacco warehouses in downtown Durham — about a 2.5-mile, ~9-minute drive from Durham County Memorial Stadium just north of downtown. Stay in walkable downtown and drive out for the game.

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  1. 1

    The Cooper BuildingClosest

    West Village · Brightleaf District · 8–10 min drive · 2.5 mi

  2. 2

    The Flowers Building

    West Village · Brightleaf District · 8–10 min drive · 2.5 mi

  3. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and event-day routing.

Where you'll stay

Furnished apartments near Durham County Memorial Stadium

Real photos and live availability from the buildings we own and operate. Sorted by how close you'll be to the stadium.

8–10 min driveClosest6

The Cooper Building

West Village · Brightleaf District · 2.5 mi

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 bed
  • 4 units

A converted Liggett & Myers tobacco warehouse on West Morgan Street — 2-bedroom lofts with exposed brick and soaring ceilings, a short drive north to the stadium. Sleeps six.

  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full kitchen
  • In-unit laundry
  • Fast Wi-Fi
The Flowers Building furnished apartment near Durham County Memorial Stadium
The Flowers Building furnished apartment near Durham County Memorial Stadium
The Flowers Building furnished apartment near Durham County Memorial Stadium
The Flowers Building furnished apartment near Durham County Memorial Stadium
The Flowers Building furnished apartment near Durham County Memorial Stadium
The Flowers Building furnished apartment near Durham County Memorial Stadium
8–10 min drive6

The Flowers Building

West Village · Brightleaf District · 2.5 mi

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 bed
  • 4 units

The 1916 Flowers Warehouse — loft apartments with hardwood floors and original wood beams, a short drive to the stadium and a walk to downtown. 2-bedroom units sleep six.

  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full kitchen
  • In-unit laundry
  • Fast Wi-Fi

Why book now

What's on at Durham County Memorial Stadium in 2026

The year’s headline events — book your stay before the dates you want fill up.

Football

Shaw University Bears football — Home Opener

Shaw University (NCAA Division II, CIAA) opens its home football season at Memorial Stadium.

Soccer

Tobacco Road FC vs North Carolina FC

A local USL League Two soccer derby under the lights.

Sports

Carolina Flyers (pro ultimate)

The Carolina Flyers’ Ultimate Frisbee Association home slate runs through the summer.

Soccer

Tobacco Road FC vs Wake FC

A Saturday-night USL2 home match.

Coming in for one of these? The closer you book, the less you fight for parking and post-event traffic — and direct rates skip the OTA service fee.

What guests say

Why guests book our downtown Durham apartments

2,408 verified guest reviews across our downtown Durham apartments, averaging 4.7 — here are a few, unedited.

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The spot was in the perfect location. We were in the middle of so many different places to eat and shop. Would I stay here again.....ABSOLUTELY!!!!!! The HOST had a quick turn around if there were questions and they were very friendly.
The Cooper BuildingAirbnb5/5May 2026
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We had a great stay ! Host was super responsive and helpful! Lots of great local restaurants !
The Flowers BuildingAirbnb5/5May 2026
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So very cool inside 100 year old warehouse turned into apartments with the wood and beams exposed.
The Cooper BuildingAirbnb5/5May 2026
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Lovely, quiet apartment in a renovated tobacco warehouse. Bright, airy and spacious place in a great location close to many restaurants. Hosts were responsive, accommodating and check-in and check-out were easy. Clear instructions made everything very easy.
The Flowers BuildingAirbnb5/5May 2026
Verified stay
It is a beautiful old building; ceilings were so high! Loved the feel of the place. Communication was excellent. Definably would stay there again if my travels take me back!!!
The Cooper BuildingAirbnb5/5May 2026
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Very nice place! Lots of space to spread out. We arrived early evening and were very happy to find a good Mexican restaurant just steps away. Convenient garage parking is also a huge plus.
The Flowers BuildingAirbnb5/5May 2026
Verified stay
The loft was very clean and in a great location. The instructions to get into the unit were very clear as well as communication with the property manager. Everything went very smoothly and we would definitely stay there again on our next trip to Durham.
The Cooper BuildingVrbo5/5May 2026
Verified stay
Very welcoming and responsive host. Thank you for the extra time since I participated in the marathon they were able to extend my time to rest and get everything out
The Flowers BuildingAirbnb5/5May 2026
Verified stay
Great place, centrally located and management was very responsive when a neighbor passed out with a movie on blast. Hammocks on the balcony were fantastic and place felt very large. 8 year old loved it.
The Cooper BuildingVrbo5/5May 2026

Apartment vs hotel

Built for an event weekend, not just a night

  • A full kitchen

    Feed a group before the event and skip the overpriced venue concessions. Cookware, dishwasher, full-size fridge — all included.

  • Room for the whole crew

    A 2-bedroom sleeps six — one apartment instead of three hotel rooms, with a living room to actually hang out in.

  • In-unit laundry

    Pack light for a multi-night run of shows or a season of home games. Washer and dryer in every unit.

  • Lower per-night cost

    For two nights or more, a furnished apartment usually beats a comparable downtown hotel — and direct booking drops the 15–20% OTA service fee entirely.

  • Skip the post-show grind

    Event lots empty slowly and the drive home is long. Stay minutes away and the worst of your night is a short, familiar trip back to your own door — resident parking waiting, no hour-plus crawl out and no late highway haul.

  • A local team, not a call center

    We own and operate every apartment. Book direct and you reach the people who run the building, instantly confirmed.

Getting around

Getting there & back

This is a drive-to stadium — about 2.5 miles north of downtown, with no light rail in Durham, so plan on a ~9-minute drive or a rideshare. Your base, though, is in the heart of walkable downtown: West Village puts DPAC, the American Tobacco Campus, the ballpark, and Brightleaf all on foot.

  • By car

    North on Duke St / US-501 to Stadium Drive — about 2.5 miles / 8–10 minutes from downtown. On-site lots open two hours before events; parking is capped at $10 a vehicle.

  • Rideshare

    A short, cheap hop from downtown — easy for a game night. About 2.5 miles north.

  • Amtrak — Durham Station

    Durham’s Amtrak station (601 W Main St) is right in the West Village complex (the Carolinian and Piedmont). There is no light rail in Durham.

  • Raleigh-Durham (RDU) airport

    About 15 miles / a 20-minute drive.

Make a weekend of it

Make a weekend of it

Pair the game with downtown Durham — the American Tobacco Campus, Brightleaf Square, and the ballpark are all a short walk from your loft.

Food & drink5–8 min

American Tobacco Campus

Restaurants, bars, and a river walk in the 16-acre former tobacco complex downtown, a short walk from your loft.

Shopping & dining3–5 min

Brightleaf Square

Restored tobacco warehouses full of local shops and restaurants — the same Brightleaf district as West Village.

Baseball8–10 min

Durham Bulls Athletic Park

The downtown ballpark of Bull Durham fame — an easy walk from your loft for a summer game.

History~6 min drive

Duke Homestead & Historic Durham

Durham’s tobacco-history sites sit north toward the stadium — a quick detour for a longer stay.

Good to know

Questions before you book

How far is each loft from Durham County Memorial Stadium?

Both West Village buildings are in downtown Durham, about 2.5 miles — an 8–10 minute drive north — from the stadium. A rideshare is a cheap alternative. Times are approximate.

What plays at Memorial Stadium?

It’s a multi-purpose county stadium: Shaw University Bears football (NCAA Division II, CIAA) in the fall, Tobacco Road FC (USL League Two soccer) and the Carolina Flyers (pro ultimate) in the summer, plus high-school football championships and community events. (Note: NCCU football plays at O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium, a separate venue.)

Where do I park?

On-site lots off Stadium Drive and Wisteria Avenue open two hours before events; the fee is capped at $10 a vehicle. Staying downtown means a quick drive over and your loft’s own on-site parking.

Are these lofts better than a hotel?

For two or more nights, usually — 2-bedroom historic lofts that sleep six, with a full kitchen and separate living area, at a lower per-night cost than a comparable hotel and no OTA service fee when you book direct. A roomy base in walkable downtown Durham.

Your stay

A short drive to the game. A walkable downtown to come home to.

Furnished Durham apartments minutes from the stadium — full kitchens, free parking, direct rates with no service fee.