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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....

S
Shilpa
From
India
Location is good. Rooms are very good
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,111 reviews
Price from
US$115.95
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.

V
Vera
From
Lithuania
The hotel is close to the highway and it is convenient when traveling by car. Large parking lot. Fast check-in. Polite and attentive staff. Very clean. Dog friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,353 reviews
Price from
US$77.28
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, 2,763 reviews
Price from
US$183.15
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.

N
Nirit
From
Singapore
I liked the unique ambience, the stunning views from the windows (I stayed at the attic floor), the friendliness of the staff and the amazing Indian restaurant at the same building. The manager even approached me to say they missed me at breakfast! It was a very unique and memorable experience and I will definitely return in my next visits to Durham.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,170 reviews
Price from
US$189.27
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.

d
david
From
Jersey
Great location, friendly staff and spacious clean room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,384 reviews
Price from
US$122.08
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.

L
Lucienne
From
France
Nice big rooms in good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,813 reviews
Price from
US$184.47
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.

E
Edna
From
Israel
Lovely atmosphere, good dinner and breakfast, great service. Lots of parking space.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,527 reviews
Price from
US$130.45
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.

J
Jo F.
From
United States
Room was spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and courteous. They kept us informed when they were having work done and the water would be turned off allowing us to properly plan our day. I loved the breakfast in the mornings, were able to select what time we wanted to have it served in the dining area downstairs. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay and will be recommending this inn to our friends. Easy to get to city centre from here, bus stop located directly across the street. Petrol station located up the main road about half mile. I stopped by the morning of check in and the staff were able to hold on to my suitcase prior to check in which was a plus. Check in was a breeze and paid for our stay at the bar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews
Price from
US$85.12
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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
Price from
US$98.82
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.

N
Niall
From
Ireland
Lovely hotel staff very helpful cant fault anything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
Price from
US$80.64
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,813 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$302.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 189 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$105.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 410 reviews

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

From US$140 per night

Set in Durham, 11 km from Lumley Castle, "Ivyholme" Superb Premium House in Central Durham Location offers recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a garden.

From US$533.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 932 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$130.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

Located within 7.2 km of Lumley Castle and 12 km of Beamish Museum, OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel offers rooms in Durham. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel has a garden and a restaurant.

From US$119.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 594 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$79.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,158 reviews

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

From US$117.27 per night

Budget hotels in Durham and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Amani Bungalow is located in Brandon, 18 km from Beamish Museum and 28 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews

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

From US$98.43 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$75.11 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$203.93 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$174.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews

With a convenient location, next to the A690 and just off the A1(M), the hotel offers comfortable en suite accommodation, a Thai restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking.

From US$129.89 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$85.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.5
Poor - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Offering inner courtyard views, Grange Villas Diamond, near Chester le Street,3 Bedroom House, Sleeps 6 Guests is an accommodation located in Chester-le-Street, 6.7 km from Lumley Castle and 16 km...

From US$194.33 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Durham and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 343 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$125.18 per night

The Avenue

Hotel in Durham
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 503 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$85.12 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$100.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

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.

From US$98.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set 14 km from Beamish Museum, 25 km from Stadium of Light and 29 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Cosy studio on traditional Durham street offers accommodation located in Durham.

From US$177.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,122 reviews

The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers a cosy bar, a restaurant and easy access to Durham city centre. There is free parking on-site.

From US$191.06 per night

Crossgate

Hotel in Durham
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Offering a garden and quiet street view, Crossgate is located in Durham, 26 km from Stadium of Light and 27 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews

Situated within 11 km of Lumley Castle and 15 km of Beamish Museum, Castle View Guesthouse in Durham features a garden and rooms with free WiFi.

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:

8.0

The cathedral was the highlight with the tour by Mike...

The cathedral was the highlight with the tour by Mike proving very entertaining and enlightening. Crook Hall gardens were near our hotel and we enjoyed going through all the ups and downs of the different little areas with interesting trees, bushes and plants some of which still had a few flowers despite it being November.
Guest review by
Ian
United Kingdom
10

Durham is a gem of a place with beautiful stone buildings...

Durham is a gem of a place with beautiful stone buildings and lots of woodland and riverside walks ; a market hall, cobbled streets , picturesque streets and a knockout cathedral . The bus service is excellent and the city is very walkable with paths, bridges and pedestrian areas. Friendly atmosphere , international and diverse cuisine , plenty of cafes , many dog-friendly . The river is live and has wildlife right into the city - cormorants and kingfishers for example. Recommended .
Guest review by
Heather
United Kingdom
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

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From US$330.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,111 reviews
Our one-night stay at Hotel Indigo in Durham was a pleasure from start to finish. The hotel's welcoming atmosphere and prime location immediately stood out to us. The charming, cosy room made for a comfortable night's sleep while the beautiful restaurant served up a satisfying breakfast to start our day. We highly recommend Hotel Indigo to anyone looking for a friendly and conveniently located hotel in Durham
Guest review by
Pedro
Portugal
From US$79.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 594 reviews
The property is in a quiet location only 10 mins away from Durham city centre. Booking .com messed up the booking but Martin and his team put us in another room with no hassle. Plenty to eat for breakfast. Huge bathroom with shower, bidet and roll top bath. Comfortable bed. Blackout curtains. Kettle, fridge, coffee machine and microwave.
Guest review by
Mike
United Kingdom
From US$355.77 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
This property was absolutely gorgeous. Stunning area, just a short drive from Durham City Centre. Lots of beautiful walks nearby. Facilities were brilliant. I especially appreciate the fresh milk for tea/coffee and cold water on arrival. Host was absolutely brilliant. Always on hand if we needed anything.
Guest review by
Sophia
United Kingdom
From US$130.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
Very friendly and helpful staff. Twin bed room relatively small in size. There is parking space available to the hotel which is a great advantage because Durham can be quite tedious in terms of parking in the city centre. Location very convenient.
Guest review by
pand251
United Kingdom
From US$212.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,813 reviews
Very close to Durham city centre Great breakfast
Guest review by
Clare
Ireland