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Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG

Hotel in Durham

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 700 metres from Durham Cathedral and Castle....

A
Alan
From
New Zealand
Breakfasts were as expected, for a hotel. All staff extremely helpful and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,116 reviews
Price from
US$115.23
1 night, 2 adults

Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

Hotel in 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 centre.

K
Kurunsikumaran
From
Malaysia
Everything from the staff to the cleanliness of the rooms. There were also F&B outlets within the property and a few more within 2mins walking distance
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,337 reviews
Price from
US$81.32
1 night, 2 adults

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

Hotel in Durham

Ramside Hall Hotel Golf & Spa is set within a 350-acre estate, featuring 2 Championship golf courses, with a combined 36 holes amidst mature woodlands and lakes.

J
Jeanie
From
Spain
Excellent choice for breakfast. Fabulous wedding venue for my son's wedding.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,775 reviews
Price from
US$182.01
1 night, 2 adults

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Hotel in Durham

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside.

M
Mark
From
Netherlands
Very friendly host and lovely breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,168 reviews
Price from
US$188.09
1 night, 2 adults

Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County

Hotel in Durham

Centrally located in the historic city of Durham Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear.

N
Neil
From
Switzerland
Excelent Breakfast. Large Family rooms. Exceptionally friendly staff. Perfect location. Incredibly good value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,390 reviews
Price from
US$121.32
1 night, 2 adults

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham

Hotel in Durham

Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson Blu Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club.

A
Anthony
From
Saudi Arabia
Very clean and friendly hotel I couldn't fault it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,820 reviews
Price from
US$177.31
1 night, 2 adults

Bowburn Hall Hotel

Hotel in Durham

Approximately 6.5 km from Durham, this small country house hotel has easy access to the A1(M) and features 19 individually styled en suite bedrooms.

H
Hannah
From
Zimbabwe
Great value for money! The hotel was just so beautiful with the exterior and interior and the rooms were great and spacious. The staff was fantastic and the food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,523 reviews
Price from
US$129.64
1 night, 2 adults

The Avenue

Hotel in Durham

The Avenue features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Durham. Located around 24 km from Beamish Museum, the hotel with free WiFi is also 29 km away from Stadium of Light.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
renovation very successful. Good use made of all spaces now
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews
Price from
US$84.59
1 night, 2 adults

The Lambton Arms

Hotel in Durham

Located in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 1.7 km, The Lambton Arms provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

S
Susan
From
United Kingdom
Very good breakfast nice and hot staff lovely
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews
Price from
US$98.21
1 night, 2 adults

Honest Lawyer Hotel

Hotel in Durham

In scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham centre.

c
carole
From
United Kingdom
Easy bus into Durham. Easy parking. Good restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,538 reviews
Price from
US$80.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,820 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

Set 11 km from Lumley Castle, 14 km from Beamish Museum and 25 km from Stadium of Light, The Funky Monk offers accommodation situated in Durham.

From US$300.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

The Bridge Hotel, a property with a bar, is set in Durham, 11 km from Lumley Castle, 14 km from Beamish Museum, as well as 25 km from Stadium of Light.

From US$104.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 406 reviews

Set in Durham, The Cartologist has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$139.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,820 reviews

Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson Blu Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free WiFi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club.

From US$187.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,390 reviews

Centrally located in the historic city of Durham Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County boasts views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is situated on the banks of the River Wear.

From US$199.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 929 reviews

Located in Durham, within 12 km of Lumley Castle and 20 km of Beamish Museum, Victoria inn provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for...

From US$129.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Rosewood Cottage, a property with a garden, is situated in Durham, 26 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 26 km from Theatre Royal, as well as 28 km from MetroCentre.

From US$671.77 per night

The Shoes

Hotel in Durham
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews

The Shoes, a property with a bar, is located in Durham, 25 km from Stadium of Light, 26 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 26 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 612 reviews

Gilesgate Moor Hotel is set in Durham, 15 km from Lumley Castle, 20 km from Beamish Museum, as well as 23 km from Stadium of Light.

From US$85.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 593 reviews

Set in Durham and within 13 km of Lumley Castle, The Old School House features a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

From US$78.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

La Fattoria, a property with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, is situated in Durham, 15 km from Lumley Castle, 19 km from Beamish Museum, as well as 29 km from The Glasshouse International Centre...

From US$124.40 per night

The Avenue

Hotel in Durham
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 506 reviews

The Avenue features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Durham. Located around 24 km from Beamish Museum, the hotel with free WiFi is also 29 km away from Stadium of Light.

From US$84.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,538 reviews

In scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham centre.

From US$97.82 per night

61 Durham

Hotel in Durham
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,442 reviews

A 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.

From US$96.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,523 reviews

Approximately 6.5 km from Durham, this small country house hotel has easy access to the A1(M) and features 19 individually styled en suite bedrooms.

From US$103.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 684 reviews

Boasting a garden, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Three Horseshoes Leamside is set in Houghton le Spring, 5.8 km from Lumley Castle and 14 km from Beamish Museum.

From US$99.52 per night

Budget hotels in Durham and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set in Gilesgate and with Lumley Castle reachable within 15 km, The Queens Head offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From US$85.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,166 reviews

This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and is just off the A1 motorway next door to the Bannatyne Health Club.

From US$116.54 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in Ushaw Moor and only 14 km from Lumley Castle, Ushaw HillTop View provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$157.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 631 reviews

Less 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 US$74.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Chester Le Street's Emerald 3 Bed House is situated in Chester-le-Street, 8.4 km from Beamish Museum, 16 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, and 16 km from Baltic Centre for...

From US$202.66 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Chester Le Street's Emerald 3 Bed House is set in Chester-le-Street, 8.4 km from Beamish Museum, 16 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 16 km from Baltic Centre for...

From US$173.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews

The Moorings Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edmondsley. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 4.1 km of Beamish Museum.

From US$76.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

The Old Colliery Stables, a property with a terrace, is set in Durham, 19 km from Lumley Castle, 27 km from Newcastle Train Station, as well as 27 km from Utilita Arena.

From US$85.11 per night

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:

6.0

Beautiful City. However.

Beautiful City. However. Unless you are really into art and light installations AVOID going during any possible future Lumiere festivals. City is way over crowded. Difficult to book tables. Pricey. Massive Queues with ZERO toilet facilities. Spoilt what would have been a better experience. Choose summer
Guest review by
Thomas
United Kingdom
8.0

Loved Durham we have been before there’s plenty to see and...

Loved Durham we have been before there’s plenty to see and do , plenty of lovely eateries and also some individual shops selling local crafts. We loved the old market which is still thriving unlike many towns these days there’s a lovely cafe in there too. We had a return visit to Beamish which us a place we love and the people are so friendly and helpful.
Guest review by
J marriott
United Kingdom
10

Lovely city, very compact so easy to get around with...

Lovely city, very compact so easy to get around with beautiful walks along the riverside, stunning Cathedral (an absolute must for a visit), cosy coffee shops and some super book shops. Check out the Durham Covered Market under/behind the Town Hall - an absolute treat and quite the Aladdin's cave!
Guest review by
Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

Nice location well positioned to visit Durham Cathedral (...

Nice location well positioned to visit Durham Cathedral (guided tour highly recommended), Durham Castle, Beamish Open Air Museum (an absolute must see) and Ushaw House (exceptionally nice and exceeded expectations)
Guest review by
Big Biff
United Kingdom
10

What a beautiful and under rated city!

What a beautiful and under rated city! Absolutely fabulous historic cathedral which houses the Magna Carta! The center is amazing with shops, restaurants and beautiful medival buildings. Highly recommend
Guest review by
Denise
United Kingdom
10

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 Bridge
Guest review by
Andrew
United Kingdom

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From US$97.95 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
View from our room was fantastic, overlooking the garden and countryside. Rooms decor and finish very good, very comfortable. Parking very good and convenient being on site. Great location for convenience when exploring Durham City Centre, for the Castle and Cathedral.
Guest review by
Phil
United Kingdom
From US$78.96 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 593 reviews
Loved 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 welcome
Guest review by
Anne
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Location was excellent for exploring Durham -it is half hour's walk to the city centre. Room was nice; bed was comfortable; breakfast was good; staff were friendly There is a Sainsbury's local a few doors away from the property
Guest review by
Andrew
United Kingdom
From US$159.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,030 reviews
Fantastic value hotel, really spacious room, pristine bathroom. Location superb, easy walking distance from the city centre. Lady member of staff incredibly helpful when we lost signal on our TV.
Guest review by
Clare
United Kingdom
From US$307.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,115 reviews
A great city centre hotel. Clean rooms with a history of Durham as a theme but done in a contemporary style. Great breakfast.
Guest review by
Siri
United Kingdom