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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 2297 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 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,178 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,554 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,153 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,534 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 2,178 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,247 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,425 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,835 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Durham
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,832 reviews
Budget hotels in Durham and nearby
The Queens Head
Hotel in GilesgateCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 12 reviewsLocated in Gilesgate and within 9.5 miles of Lumley Castle, The Queens Head has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
From $86.87 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
Offering a garden, Shepherds Hut at The Old School House offers accommodations in Durham.
From $87.80 per night Honest Lawyer Hotel
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,554 reviewsIn scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham center.
From $81.79 per nightCroxdale Inn
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 635 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.
From $76.18 per nightWarlands Farm Guest House
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 185 reviewsWarlands Farm Guest House in Durham provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi.
From $86.87 per nightThe Lambton Arms
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 786 reviewsThe Lambton Arms in Durham provides accommodations with free Wifi 1.1 miles from Lumley Castle, 4.9 miles from Beamish Museum, and 11 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.
From $102.91 per night- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 4,870 reviews
Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 630 years.
The Moorings Hotel
Hotel in EdmondsleyCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 422 reviewsThe Moorings Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edmondsley. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 2.5 miles of Beamish Museum.
From $78.18 per night
Hotels located in the center of Durham
The Funky Monk
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 374 reviewsThe Funky Monk offers accommodations in Durham, 6.6 miles from Lumley Castle and 8.7 miles from Beamish Museum.
From $306.72 per nightRadisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,832 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.
From $239.22 per nightOYO La Spada Boutique Hotel
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.5Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 65 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.
From $100.39 per nightThe Seven Stars
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 633 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.
From $117.14 per nightBannatyne Hotel Durham
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 2,178 reviewsThis hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and is just off the A1 motorway next door to the Bannatyne Health Club.
From $126.96 per nightThe Avenue
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 520 reviewsThe Avenue enjoys a location in Durham, 19 miles from The Sage and 19 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. 15 miles from Beamish Museum and 18 miles from Stadium of Light, the property...
From $97.56 per nightElm View Retreat
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviewsElm View Retreat is located in Durham, just 18 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 19 miles from Theatre Royal.
Courtyard Cottage Number 9
Hotel in DurhamCentral locationCourtyard Cottage Number 9 is located in Durham, just 19 miles from Newcastle Train Station and 19 miles from MetroCentre.
From $516.20 per night
Best hotels with breakfast in Durham and nearby
Highfield Hotel
Hotel in Houghton le SpringBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 861 reviewsWith a convenient location, next to the A690 and just off the A1(M), the hotel offers comfortable accommodations, a Thai restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
From $126.78 per nightThe Old Mill
Hotel in CoxhoeBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 689 reviewsJust off exit 61 from the A1M highway, The Old Mill is a traditional English Inn offering excellent food all day and private bedrooms. Durham is just 5 miles away.
From $130.50 per nightThe Royal Oak
Hotel in LanchesterBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 405 reviewsLocated in Lanchester, 9.4 miles from Beamish Museum, The Royal Oak provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Thomas Wright House
Hotel in Byers GreenBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,128 reviewsFeaturing free WiFi, a children's playground and a terrace, Thomas Wright House offers accommodations in Byers Green. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
From $140.33 per nightCosy studio on traditional Durham street
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 reviewCosy studio on traditional Durham street offers accommodations in Durham, 18 miles from Newcastle Train Station and 18 miles from MetroCentre.
The Bridge Hotel
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviewsThe Bridge Hotel enjoys a location in Durham, 6.6 miles from Lumley Castle and 8.7 miles from Beamish Museum.
From $106.92 per nightThe Cartologist
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 372 reviewsLocated in Durham, The Cartologist has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From $142 per nightCrossgate
Hotel in DurhamBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviewsCrossgate is located in Durham, just 9.1 miles from Beamish Museum and 16 miles from Stadium of Light.
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 most beautiful city in the UK
Durham is most beautiful city in the UK Cathedral is the best in UK and its free to enter Guided tour of the castle (£7.50) and going up the cathedral tower (£10) are well worth doing Walking by the river is also recommended. Don't miss the view of the cathedral and the old mill by the weir from the boat house near Prebends BridgeGuest review byAndrewUnited Kingdom - 10.0
Durham City was a great place to visit.
Durham City was a great place to visit. You can spend half a day in the Cathedral, the rest of the time wandering around the city and river, stopping to eat and drink in the great pubs. If you want to get further afield, drive to Beamish Museum, go up onto the Pennines, Visit Kielder Forest, go the coast (Lindisfarne is worth a visit), Whitby isn't that far away and the drive over the moors is great.Guest review byKelliganUnited Kingdom - 10.0
Much of the city is geared towards students but we found at...
Much of the city is geared towards students but we found at least two good restaurants - the Turkish one and the Italian above it. Beamish was well worth the visit. The first day, we could not gain access to the cathedral because it was matriculation day for the university - but well worth going the second day. Unfortunately, access to the castle is limited to going with a tour on certain days, since it is also a living university college.Guest review byJefferyUnited Kingdom - 10.0
History, education and great coffee.
History, education and great coffee. The centre of Durham is lovely, so are the outskirts, if you are driving then there is plenty of parking and it is signed GPS helps you to find what you are looking for.Guest review byChristineNew Zealand - 2.0
We loved Durham but the Townhouse -the property we booked...
We loved Durham but the Townhouse -the property we booked and paid for through booking.com had shut down. So this was a very stressful start to our stay. We had to find and pay for alternative accommodation out of town as all hotels were booked. Now I cannot get through to anyone from booking.com to get a refund as their help centre is hopelessGuest review byJohnUnited Kingdom - 8.0
Durham city has some obvious highlights like the cathedral,...
Durham city has some obvious highlights like the cathedral, but we preferred the more intimate National Trust Crook Hall Garden near the city centre. Park and Ride buses essential, don't bring a car in. Beamish Open Air Museum is half an hour north. We spent 7 hours there and still missed lots of it. Tickets are expensive for one day but cover 12 months so we'll be back. Shildon Locomotion Museum (NRM) is great for railway fans. Bleak high villages to the west then open moorland we didn't have time to explore. Remnants of England's industrial history everywhere if you look for them.Guest review byDavidUnited Kingdom
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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviewsWe had a comfortable stay in this apartment. It was clean, with a very comfy bed and a cosy lounge area, and the location was convenient for getting into Durham city centre (just a couple of miles away with a local bus service). There’s also a great pizza takeaway nearby, which was a real bonus. The property could benefit from some attention in the bathroom, where we noticed mould around the shower and a leak. However, overall, it made a good base for exploring the area.Guest review bySandraUnited Kingdom
- From $245.91 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,153 reviewsOutstanding property with beautifully created bedrooms. Breakfast was excellent and staff were very helpful and pleasant in all areas. Sits in the centre of Durham so easy to access all the main city centre destinations. My second stay, and hope to stay there again in the future.Guest review byEdwardsUnited Kingdom
- From $81.79 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,554 reviewsSuper convenient for Durham city centre and a very clean and well run hotel with great staff and a lovely breakfast in a bright and airy dining roomGuest review byMarkUnited Kingdom
- From $169.26 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,425 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
- From $86.87 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 623 reviewsGood location to Durham city centre but it’s very noisy and smell unpleasant.Guest review byJuneUnited Kingdom
