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Durham – 180 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,111 reviews
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    $115
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews
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    $77
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,764 reviews
    From
    $182
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,165 reviews
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    $188
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,380 reviews
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    $121
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,812 reviews
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    $177
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,523 reviews
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    $130
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews
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    $85
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
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    $98
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,536 reviews
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    $80
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,161 reviews
    From
    $118
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews
    From
    $139
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
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    $95
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
    From
    $300
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
    From
    $137
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 505 reviews
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    $267
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews
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    $183
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 258 reviews
    From
    $124
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 570 reviews
    From
    $111
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    $96
    1 night, 2 adults

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Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

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

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,165 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,111 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,161 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,523 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,344 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,385 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,764 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Durham

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,812 reviews

Budget hotels in Durham and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

The Bridge Hotel enjoys a location in Durham, 6.6 miles from Lumley Castle and 8.7 miles from Beamish Museum.

From $104.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3,385 reviews

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.

From $199.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Located in Gilesgate and with Lumley Castle reachable within 9.5 miles, The Queens Head has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From $85.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews

The Shoes is located in Durham, just 12 miles from Beamish Museum and 15 miles from Stadium of Light. The 3-star bed and breakfast is 10 miles from Lumley Castle.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

Located 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 $118.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

Offering a garden, The Old School House offers accommodations in Durham. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also has free Wifi.

From $78.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

Located 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 $114.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,161 reviews

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

From $116.47 per night

Hotels located in the center of Durham

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

The Funky Monk offers accommodations in Durham, 6.6 miles from Lumley Castle and 8.7 miles from Beamish Museum.

From $300.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Cosy studio on traditional Durham street offers accommodations in Durham, 18 miles from Newcastle Train Station and 18 miles from MetroCentre.

From $176.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 407 reviews

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

From $139.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 5,812 reviews

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.

From $210.68 per night

Featuring a garden, "Ivyholme" Superb Premium House in Central Durham Location features accommodations in Durham.

From $529.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 929 reviews

Located 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...

From $129.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

La Fattoria offers accommodations in Durham, 18 miles from The Sage and 18 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

From $124.32 per night

White House offers accommodations in Durham, 8.8 miles from Lumley Castle and 11 miles from Beamish Museum. This property offers access to a pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi.

From $1,384.08 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Durham and nearby

The Avenue

Hotel in Durham
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

The Avenue features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Durham. Located around 15 miles from Beamish Museum, the hotel with free WiFi is also 18 miles away from Stadium of Light.

From $84.54 per night
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 center.

From $97.75 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, 1,438 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 $96.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,523 reviews

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.

From $103.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 684 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.

From $99.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews

With 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 $137.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

Located in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 1.1 miles, The Lambton Arms provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

From $102.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 5,013 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.

From $113.19 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:

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 $197.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,165 reviews
Tradional hotel 10 minutes from the train station 10 minutes from the city centre located at top of a hill with great views of the city with outside garden for my dog. After lots of research, the only decent dog friendly hotel in Durham City. Stayed for two nights was in the area to get a new passport which is also only 15 minutes from the hotel to durham passport office.
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Captain Paul Gorman
United Kingdom
From $129.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 929 reviews
The Inn is very central in Durham with an easy walk to the city centre over the kingsgate bridge. The bed was very comfortable and heating nice and strong. I was on the top floor and despite being on top of a bar, it was not noisy at all! Lovely staff and very charming building overall.
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Alexandra
Poland
From $344.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 2,111 reviews
We booked the hotel for one night , as we were at an offers open day st Durham University. We arrived just in time for a delicious super at the restaurant on site . The food was really very good , the staff & atmosphere fabulous. We had fun !
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Lisa
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
The location, easy walking distance to restaurants/bars and Durham city centre, even though it was right opposite a large prison with high barbed wire walls.
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Marinus
United Kingdom
From $158.99 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,028 reviews
Cheapest hotel in Durham city centre. I will stay here again
Guest review by
Michael
United Kingdom