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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....

T
Toni
From
0
The hotel was stunning, and the detail in decor was done to a high standard. Location was a short walk from Shop Cathedral Castle, Riverside Walk .Breath taking views
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,143 reviews
Price from
US$117.08
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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,238 reviews
Price from
US$82.62
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, 2,836 reviews
Price from
US$230.03
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.

C
Cécile
From
France
Anna (the manager) was super friendly and lovely ! The bed was very confortable and breakfast was great
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,174 reviews
Price from
US$191.11
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.

E
Emma
From
Ireland
The staff behind the bar were amazing two girls we didn’t get their names , one guy told us to sign up and we received free Prosecco and the guy checking us in was so helpful and left a drink and cake to the room for my friends bday
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,429 reviews
Price from
US$123.27
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, 5,828 reviews
Price from
US$188.92
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.

M
Mahsa
From
Iran
I liked the room with the bathtub. It was good! Staff are very friendly. Foods are good. The restaurant was very good, but for breakfast, they have limited items.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 reviews
Price from
US$131.71
1 night, 2 adults

The Cartologist

Hotel in Durham

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

L
Luigi gabriele
From
Australia
Staff were amazing- really helpful and accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
Price from
US$141.36
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.

A
Adendorff
From
South Africa
We appreciated the advice about buses into town. Both dinner and breakfast were good value. All staff were friendly. Comfortable beds.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,555 reviews
Price from
US$81.42
1 night, 2 adults

Bannatyne Hotel Durham

Hotel in Durham

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

Y
Yolande
From
Guernsey
Hotel was fine - exceptional in fact.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,182 reviews
Price from
US$117.08
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,174 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,555 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,143 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,533 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,182 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,238 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,429 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,836 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,828 reviews

Best hotels with breakfast in Durham and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,148 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$206.22 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,828 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$178.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,174 reviews

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

    From US$215.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,429 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$134.58 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,143 reviews

    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.

    From US$247.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

    Located in Durham and only 13 km from Lumley Castle, My Way Guest House provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$116.31 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 624 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$86.48 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.

Budget hotels in Durham and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 164 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$106.44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

    Set in Gilesgate and within 15 km of Lumley Castle, The Queens Head has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    From US$86.48 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Shepherds Hut at The Old School House, a property with a garden, is set in Durham, 13 km from Lumley Castle, 17 km from Beamish Museum, as well as 27 km from Stadium of Light.

    From US$87.41 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews

    The Avenue, a property with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge, is set in Durham, 15 km from Lumley Castle, 24 km from Beamish Museum, as well as 29 km from Stadium of Light.

    From US$97.12 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,555 reviews

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

    From US$99.38 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,501 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$125.73 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 636 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$75.84 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 659 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$113.75 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Durham

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 373 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$425.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

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

    From US$141.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 934 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$131.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 65 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$129.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 636 reviews

    Situated in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 14 km, The Seven Stars features a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    From US$116.61 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,182 reviews

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

    From US$115.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

    Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Durham City Retreat is set in Durham, 11 km from Lumley Castle and 18 km from Beamish Museum.

    From US$126.39 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 333 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$126.39 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:

  • 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 by
    Kelligan
    United 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 by
    Jeffery
    United 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 by
    Christine
    New 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 hopeless
    Guest review by
    John
    United 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 by
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Cathedral and Castle including the exhibitions were great.

    Cathedral and Castle including the exhibitions were great. An active town centre with lots of interesting shops. As a university town it has plenty and varied hospitality outlets. We were only there for two days but will definitely be back.
    Guest review by
    Mike
    United Kingdom

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  • From US$383.17 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
    The owner of these cabins, Mark, met us on arrival and made us feel very welcome. The cabins were meticulously clean and had everything you need for a comfortable, relaxing stay. What Mark has done with the cabins is wonderful! Location is great for getting into Durham city centre and having a garden centre a short walk away was very handy for breakfast. We only had 1 nights stay to celebrate our anniversary, but will definitely be returning for a longer period. Would highly recommend!
    Guest review by
    Melissa
    United Kingdom
  • From US$215.53 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,174 reviews
    Stunning property, beautifully and uniquely decorated. Spacious room, with very peaceful. The location is perfect for exploring Durham and surrounds. Short walk into the city centre, and regular buses close to the hotel. Staff are really helpful and friendly. Food is great and plenty of choice.
    Guest review by
    Sandy
    United Kingdom
  • From US$134.58 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,429 reviews
    The staff were very welcoming and helpful, it was my partners birthday and they upgraded our room and there was a gift of cheescake which was a lovely touch. The room was large, clean and despite being at the front of the hotel, very quiet. Location was great, very close to Durham city centre
    Guest review by
    Louise
    United Kingdom
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
    We loved the location. Around 5 miles outside of Durham city centre it offered almost perfect peace and quiet while sitting out in the lovely garden. The property is spotlessly clean with a spacious lounge and kitchen.. We are already making plans to return next April..
    Guest review by
    Jay Grime
    United Kingdom
  • From US$178.28 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 5,828 reviews
    Great location - 5 minute walk to city centre. Good modern hotel with all the facilities you would expect.
    Guest review by
    Jerry
    United Kingdom