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Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG
Centrally located in the historic city of Durham, Hotel Indigo Durham occupies Old Shire Hall, on Old Elvet, just 5 minutes from Durham Railway station and 1312 feet from Durham Cathedral and Castle.
Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
With modern rooms, free Wi-Fi access and free parking Super 8 by Wyndham Durham is just off junction 61 of the A1 (M), about 4 miles from Durham city center.
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa is set within a 350-acre estate, featuring 2 Championship golf courses, with a combined 36 holes amid mature woodlands and lakes.
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Farnley Tower is located in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
Centrally located in the historic city of Durham Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County features views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is located on the banks of the River Wear.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city center, the Radisson Blu Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club.
Bowburn Hall Hotel
Approximately 4 mi from Durham, this small country house hotel has easy access to the A1(M) and features 19 individually styled bedrooms with attached bathroom.
The Cartologist
Located in Durham, The Cartologist has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Honest Lawyer Hotel
In scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham center.
Bannatyne Hotel Durham
This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and is just off the A1 motorway next door to the Bannatyne Health Club.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,179 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,563 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 1,588 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,171 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 2,230 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,479 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,137 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,865 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,815 reviews
Best hotels with breakfast in Durham and nearby
The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,160 reviewsThe Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers a cozy bar, a restaurant and easy access to Durham city center. There is free parking on-site.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,815 reviewsJust 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city center, the Radisson Blu Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club.
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,179 reviewsFarnley Tower is located in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,479 reviewsCentrally located in the historic city of Durham Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County features views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is located on the banks of the River Wear.
Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,173 reviewsCentrally located in the historic city of Durham, Hotel Indigo Durham occupies Old Shire Hall, on Old Elvet, just 5 minutes from Durham Railway station and 1312 feet from Durham Cathedral and Castle.
My Way Guest House
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 207 reviewsMy Way Guest House offers accommodations in Durham, 8.3 miles from Lumley Castle and 11 miles from Beamish Museum. This guest house provides free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.
Gilesgate Moor Hotel
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 641 reviewsGilesgate Moor Hotel enjoys a location in Durham, 9.4 miles from Lumley Castle and 12 miles from Beamish Museum. This property offers access to darts, free private parking, and free Wifi.
The Old School House
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviewsOffering a garden, The Old School House offers accommodations in Durham. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also has free Wifi.
Hotels located in the center of Durham
The Funky Monk
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 359 reviewsThe Funky Monk offers accommodations in Durham, 6.6 miles from Lumley Castle and 8.7 miles from Beamish Museum.
The Bridge Hotel
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 131 reviewsThe Bridge Hotel enjoys a location in Durham, 6.6 miles from Lumley Castle and 8.7 miles from Beamish Museum.
The Cartologist
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 340 reviewsLocated in Durham, The Cartologist has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
The City Hotel
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,033 reviewsLocated in Durham and within 7.1 miles of Lumley Castle, The City Hotel has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 3-star inn offers dry cleaning services and luggage storage space.
Victoria inn
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 924 reviewsLocated in Durham, within 7.4 miles of Lumley Castle and 13 miles of Beamish Museum, Victoria inn provides accommodations with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private...
Rosewood Cottage
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviewsRosewood Cottage offers accommodations in Durham, 16 miles from The Sage and 16 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.
OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 58 reviewsLocated within 4.5 miles of Lumley Castle and 7.5 miles of Beamish Museum, OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel has rooms in Durham. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a garden and a restaurant.
The Seven Stars
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 660 reviewsLocated in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 8.7 miles, The Seven Stars has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
Budget hotels in Durham and nearby
The Queens Head
Hotel in GilesgateCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 5.8Fair - What previous guests thought, 5 reviewsLocated in Gilesgate and within 9.5 miles of Lumley Castle, The Queens Head has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Bannatyne Hotel Durham
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 2,230 reviewsThis hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and is just off the A1 motorway next door to the Bannatyne Health Club.
The Avenue
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 540 reviewsThe Avenue enjoys a location in Durham, 18 miles from Stadium of Light and 19 miles from The Sage. 10 miles from Lumley Castle and 15 miles from Beamish Museum, the property offers a bar and a shared...
Honest Lawyer Hotel
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 1,588 reviewsIn scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham center.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,280 reviews
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens offers accommodations in Durham, 18 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 19 miles from Theatre Royal.
61 Durham
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,553 reviewsA boutique country hotel nestled in the North East of England, 15 minutes from the magnificent city of Durham and all that it has to offer.
Croxdale Inn
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 662 reviewsLess than 10 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham, the Croxdale Inn sits in the small village of Croxdale just half an hour’s drive from the wilderness of the Pennine dales.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 626 reviews
Featuring a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Three Horseshoes Leamside is located in Houghton le Spring, 3.6 miles from Lumley Castle and 8.7 miles from Beamish Museum.
FAQs about hotels in Durham
Sacred English Heritage
Durham could definitely be one of those towns that appear in fairy tales and stories of kings and knights. Lying on a hilled peninsula formed by the Wear River, the striking cathedral overlooks from the hilltop, surrounded by the castle, palaces and historic buildings. Get transported back in time by the magic of this English jewel, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Though archaeological evidence suggests the area has been inhabited since 2000 BC, the present-day settlement was founded by monks from Lindisfarne in 995, choosing the area as the final resting place of Saint Cuthbert. Symeon of Durham stated once that ‘to see Durham is to see the English Zion, and by doing so one may save oneself a trip to Jerusalem’. Hotels and B&Bs in Durham’s historic centre are a popular choice to enjoy this historic legacy.
Its powerful religious position granted such great honour to the city, that the bishop still holds the rights to a seat in the House of Lords, and to accompany the sovereign at the coronation. During the 19th century and encompassing the industrial revolution, the university was founded, with Durham Castle becoming its first college.
Whether you’re searching for a cottage, a modern hotel, or a cheap hostel, Booking.com offers a wide range of accommodation in the area.
What Guests Said About Durham:
- 10.0
Durham is a hidden treasure.
Durham is a hidden treasure. The Cathedral is absolutely amazing and the guides are very informative. It is an easy city to walk and has lots to see. The walk along the river is a must do to take in the views of the cathedral from the banks of the River Weir.Guest review byMartin - 10.0
Durham is a stunning city with wonderful historical...
Durham is a stunning city with wonderful historical buildings, decent shopping and stunning nature all around and within the city. Walk as much as you can - you will find secret passageways up and down to the cathedral and castle , and serene walks around the meander of the river. There are great places to eat and drink. The botanic gardens and the nearby woods are beautiful. The Cathedral is stunning. Pop into the covered market for unique stalls, including an LGBTQ+ bookshop, and a reasonable cafe on the mezzanine level. A longer walk up the hill will take you to the Oriental Museum, which is a gem. You will also see lots of the university buildings, which might inspire any younger members of your party. The people are generally very friendly and welcoming, despite the odd Reform voter expressing their vaguely veiled racism. If you have time to travel around the area, Durham is a great base to visit the incredible Beamish Museum or Bishop Auckland with its stunning Faith museum, and a lovely Vintage cafe near the excellent Spanish Gallery. Fish and chips on the seafront at Seaham is also a treat.Guest review byDavidUnited Kingdom - 10.0
A wonderful historic downtown with narrow streets and...
A wonderful historic downtown with narrow streets and alleyways. The cathedral is incredible, free to walk around but fees for special things ... like seeing an original copy of the Magna Carta, which they hold. Castle right in the downtown beside the cathedral.Guest review byChris CottleCanada - 10.0
Durham is beautiful .
Durham is beautiful . It is old and has stone buildings and cobbled streets with much pedestrianisation . It has a river which is live and has swans and herons right in the town centre with walks along it out into the countryside - there are lots of green areas and trees . The castle and Cathedral are stunning. Durham seems to have a culture of community and friendliness with nice diversity - hope this continues despite Reform getting elected , hope they won't be there for long - there are all kinds of cafes available , people are happy to stop and chat, there is a market place and weekly open air markets in the square . The library and cinema are central - lot of streets and different areas to explore , bridges , sports areas - a nice mix of students and locals make it a lively atmosphere in a nice way .The Miners' Gala happens in July and I hope to get to it next year as it is a huge event for the whole city .Guest review byHeatherUnited Kingdom - 10.0
A small, quiet city.
A small, quiet city. Architecture is nice; paths along the river are nice; the city is perfect for everyone who enjoys walking in the evening and who prefers to stay far away from a crowd. There were some semi-drunk people, but it happens.Guest review byMaksymSwitzerland - 10.0
My favourite city since childhood.
My favourite city since childhood. Anyone who hasn't visited the historic city are missing out on one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. Small but a delight.which will be a memory of a lifetime.Guest review byWilliamUnited Kingdom
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- From $81.13 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviewsTthe staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was lovely. The location is good as you can walk into Durham and, if you are driving from the A1, it is conveneient as you don't have to go into the City Centre and free parking is plentiful. It is also incredible value for money as Durham hotels are usually on the expensive side.Guest review byLejkUnited Kingdom
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,179 reviewsWe had a great stay. Comfortable, immaculate room with pretty Victorian original features and a great view over Durham. Great location, close to city centre. Breakfast was spot on and the staff were really friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t have asked for more, thanks for a great stay!Guest review byKateUnited Kingdom
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 585 reviewsLoved the location opposite Bearpark Woods. Bus stop close by, ten minutes into Durham city centre. Little kitchen, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge. Continental breakfast, cereal, croissants, porridge. Milk, butter, jam, marmalade in fridge. Lovely friendly welcomeGuest review byAnneUnited Kingdom
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,479 reviewsA great location for the city centre, cathedral and castle. Staff were friendly, the hotel had a nice feel to it and the bed was comfortable.Guest review byChrisUnited Kingdom
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviewsReally good value for City centre boutique style hotel.Guest review byGrahamUnited Kingdom
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