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Radisson Blu Hotel, 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.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
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.
Hotel Indigo - Durham, an IHG Hotel
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 400 metres from Durham Cathedral and Castle....
Bannatyne Hotel Durham
This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and is just off the A1 motorway next door to the Bannatyne Health Club.
Honest Lawyer Hotel
In scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham centre.
Bowburn Hall Hotel
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.
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 centre.
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 amidst mature woodlands and lakes.
The Cartologist
Set in Durham, The Cartologist has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Budget Hayat express hotel
Budget Hayat express hotel is set in Durham, within 35 km of Sage Gateshead and 35 km of Theatre Royal.
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8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 3,087 reviewsCentrally 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 400 metres from Durham Cathedral and Castle.
Excellent location, beautiful building and interior.
8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 3,487 reviewsCentrally 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.
Extremely clean, fabulous location, fantastic staff
Bowburn Hall Hotel
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotel8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 1,661 reviewsApproximately 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.
Beautiful clean room and the iron bath tub was amazing.
OYO The Townhouse
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotel8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 549 reviewsOYO The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area.
The staff were very helpful and we got a free upgrade!
The Cartologist
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotel8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 44 reviewsSet in Durham, The Cartologist has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Staff were amazing- really helpful and accommodating.
Bannatyne Hotel Durham
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,403 reviewsThis hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and is just off the A1 motorway next door to the Bannatyne Health Club.
Nice big ged and size of the room, modern and clean
Budget Hayat express hotel
Hotel in DurhamCheap hotel6.2Scored 6.2PleasantRated pleasant· 193 reviewsBudget Hayat express hotel is set in Durham, within 35 km of Sage Gateshead and 35 km of Theatre Royal.
The location was central between different areas around
Situated in Durham and within 20 km of Beamish Museum, Durham Castle, University of Durham has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
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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:
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A wonderful city of charm, beuaty and history.
A wonderful city of charm, beuaty and history. Great for real ale pubs, don't miss Vennels Cafe or the Cellar Door restaurant, and many other small independent shops, restaurants, pubs and other traders.
CliveUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Very nice town. Fun market.
Very nice town. Fun market. Amazing cathedral; quite different from most. River Wear walk and Wharton Park are terrific for strolling and picnics. Durham Dales for longer rambles. Worth coming for several days!CatherineUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
Durham is a great city with lots of great places to eat.
Durham is a great city with lots of great places to eat. The Beamish museum is a short car journey away and is a great family day out. The cathedral and castle are an amazing visit to Durham's past. Expect to do a lot of walking, and most of it uphill. Durham like most historic city's has beautiful cobbled streets so good comfortable shoes are recommended.
cherylUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Durham offers something for everyone.
Durham offers something for everyone. Even more for those who wish to explore the historic castle and Cathedral and surrounding streets. The city offers a comprehensive range of food and restaurants. It is accessible by road and rail. If you find steep streets challenging there are still plenty of places to pause and browse or rest and eat or drink. It is a beautiful city to visit.MichaelUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
A lot of pubs where the students go were scruffy and...
A lot of pubs where the students go were scruffy and uninviting ( ripped furniture etc). Loved the areas around the cathedral, castle, town square and the river. Tour of castle was limited to 4 areas due to students living in the castle which we were not informed about when we purchased tickets. Thought it was a total waste of time going. Some nice places to eat such as the Spice Lounge just off the square,Turkish kitchen near the cathedral and the Boat Club near the river.Tracy - 10Scored 10
Durham is a great place for a short break.
Durham is a great place for a short break. Plenty to do and see. The Cathedral and Castle were amazing. The walk along the river was lovely, especially when the sun came out! Lots of places to eat. Would highly recommend.AudreyUnited Kingdom
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- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 6 reviewsVery nicely stylishly furnished property. Wild garden. Comfortable beds. Quiet, pleasant location. Very convenient for amenities such as shops, pub, take-aways and small supermarket and vet all nearby. Beautiful woodland walk (Aykley Woods) a few minutes away with amazing views of Durham Cathedral. 30 mins drive to wonderful beaches. Good bus connections or you can walk into Durham City Centre in about 25 mins. We had a few family members over to celebrate my granddaughter's 18th birthday. Handy for Durham University. Very dog friendly.
susanUnited Kingdom - From US$108.61 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 1,613 reviewsThe hotel had the basic amenities. Everything was clean and well maintained. Please note that I was here for longer than the average stay ( I was there for 14 or so days) I cannot praise the staff highly enough. I had a couple of personal crises with family members and the staff helped me to navigate the situations very competently and professionally. Aside from that, the staff were always receptive, helpful and attentive to any needs I had.AnnemarieUnited States
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,774 reviewsI spent 2 weeks at The City Hotel and really enjoyed my stay. The room was very spacious and beautifully decorated, with a large bathroom, everything in very good condition and very clean. The staff is exceptionally nice: manager and housekeeping person were always ready to help me and treated me very well. The location is perfect; right in the centre of Durham, and a short walking distance to Durham University. Wifi works well. Fully recommend.IsabelSpain
- From US$228.72 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 2,342 reviewsI liked the young, warm, and friendly staff. My room was very comfortable; also, I ate most of my meals here and they were good. Durham, was a bit overwhelming for my first time, but members of the staff helped me get oriented so that I could walk to the train station and the cathedral. Both were easy enough to get to for anyone who is used to walking a bit. I would recommend this place.KimberlyUnited States
- From US$331.19 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 2,457 reviewsTradional 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.Captain Paul GormanUnited Kingdom
- From US$127.77 per night9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 316 reviewsGreat small cottage - ideal location to explore Durham . Also within 20 mile of some nice quiet beaches for walks . I can also suggest local picnic area, with old railway tracks lovely place to chill less than 5 minutes away . Host was helpful and recommended local venues to eat . Great pub over the road .
MarieUnited Kingdom - From US$63.89 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 609 reviewsThe room was comfortable, well equipped and clean. The Continental breakfast was diverse, tasty and well presented. The pub is a short and pleasant riverside walk from Durham city centre and is also served by a pretty frequent bus service into Durham.Steve_SUnited Kingdom
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 973 reviewsVery 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.pand251United Kingdom
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,774 reviewsGreat location and really friendly staff! It was a great value for its location in the center of Durham. Check in and check out processes were very smooth, and I was able to leave my luggage there for several hours after the check out time.SarahCzech Republic
- From US$179.40 per night9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 367 reviewsQuiet location close to the main road network (so easy to get to Durham., coast, etc.) with facilities that meant we could be comfy there when the weather was bad, make up picnics, and even cook an evening meal easily.christineUnited Kingdom
- From US$102.22 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 615 reviewsOur stay at Ushaw Historic House Hotel was simply amazing! The setting is stunning, the staff welcoming, and the breakfast exceptional. Highly recommended for a delightful getaway!BeckerUnited Kingdom
- From US$113.72 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,403 reviewsFor the price, the hotel is kind of well located: a easily accessible bus that got to city centre of Durham and close to getting out onto A1. Shower is hot and strong.ConnieHong Kong
- From US$223.73 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 549 reviewsThe location to the city centre was great, the hotel rooms were stunning and very quirky, we celebrated our engagement New Years Eve was fabulous thank youAAnonymousUnited Kingdom
- From US$197.73 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 3,087 reviewsVery close to Durham city centre, room was much larger than normal hotel rooms, décor was excellent, generally a very good city centre hotel.
PaulUnited Kingdom - From US$171.22 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 6,096 reviewsBreakfast was good. Hotel is centrally located in Durham within walking distance to many attractions and shops, restaurants etc
WarunarGeorgia - From US$113.72 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,403 reviewsGood location for Durham city. Excellent courteous & friendly staff, namely Sue & Mandy
LorraineUnited Kingdom - 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 167 reviewsGreat location for Durham city, all the breakfast materials were greatly appreciated!DeirdreUnited States
- From US$171.22 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 6,096 reviewsFantastic hotel with excellent facilities close to the city centre and Riverside
HallUnited Kingdom - From US$83.05 per night8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 689 reviewsFriendly. Short walk into Durham city centre. Breakfast was excellent.
RachelUnited Kingdom - From US$126.50 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 179 reviewsA fair distance from the center of Durham.RichardUnited States
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