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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.

Convenient and 10mins to town
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
6,100 reviews
Price fromTL 4,727.40per night
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.

This hotel is very near the centre of Durham and ideally situated to walk everywhere, even for my husband who does not usually walk far. We were able to park just outside the door which at £11 per 24 hours in the middle of a busy city is very acceptable. The room was comfortable and included everything we might need. The staff are friendly and very helpful. I left some things in a drawer by mistake and they kindly posted them on to me within 2 days, at their expense. We highly recommend this hotel.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
3,469 reviews
Price fromTL 4,364.70per night
Hotel Indigo - Durham, an IHG Hotel, 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 400 metres from Durham Cathedral and Castle....

Shower fabulous.. Breakfast excellent.. Evening meal delicious.. Staff lovely and helpful…
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
3,092 reviews
Price fromTL 4,849.66per night
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.

Access to the wellness centre. They attended to some of the issues after 3 days.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
2,386 reviews
Price fromTL 3,219.52per night
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.

Very good location and great hassle free check in. However, there was mould in the bathroom unfortunately and the room was a little dated. There was dust quite a lot around the lamps and desk. Apart from that, nice staff, helpful and a quiet area. Just a shame about the mold!
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,092 reviews
Price fromTL 3,178.77per night
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.

Nothing
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
1,610 reviews
Price fromTL 2,237.37per night
OYO The Townhouse, hotel in Durham

OYO The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area.

The quirkiness of the place, felt really nice. Comfy bed.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
547 reviews
Price fromTL 7,135.93per night
The Lambton Arms, hotel in Durham

Located in Durham, 8 km from Beamish Museum, The Lambton Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

Was clean but a bit dated. Staff were friendly. Quite noisy at night but on a central road , so expected that and didnt bother us. We bought breakfast 1 morning and was excellent.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
893 reviews
Price fromTL 2,445.21per night
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.

Grounds and hotel
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
3,177 reviews
Price fromTL 4,815.02per night
The Cartologist, hotel in Durham

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

The rooms were spotlessly clean and comfortable with a lovely big bathroom. Great location for transport links and plenty of reasonably priced metered parking nearby if you can’t get in the small on site carpark.
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
33 reviews
Price fromTL 3,667.81per night
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  • Hotel Indigo - Durham, an IHG Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,092 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 400 metres from Durham Cathedral and Castle.

    Excellent location, beautiful building and interior.

  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,469 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.

    Extremely clean, fabulous location, fantastic staff

  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,100 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.

    Everything good night's sleep Quiet and rrkax

  • The Cartologist
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 33 reviews

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

    Staff were amazing- really helpful and accommodating.

  • Honest Lawyer Hotel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,092 reviews

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

    Lovely location peaceful but close enough to Durham city

  • Bannatyne Hotel Durham
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,386 reviews

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

    Very friendly staff. Comfy bed. Good location for our gig.

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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.

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What guests said about Durham:

  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    cheryl
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 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
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Audrey
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I loved Durham. I did a tour of the Cathedral and Castle.

    I loved Durham. I did a tour of the Cathedral and Castle. I felt very safe being on my own and people I did speak to were very chatty. It was very peaceful walking along the river. There did seem to be an awful lot of Church's, I attended the Easter Service at the Cathedral, it was lovely. The choir had 30 children and 11 adults in it. The volunteers were very good. I would like to come again soon. I stayed at the Kingslodge Inn, and ate there and at an Indian Restaurant Alishan. The food was delicious.
    Amanda
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Lovely town centre, quaint streets and shops.

    Lovely town centre, quaint streets and shops. Cathedral is a must! No charge for admission but a donation is appreciated. Cathedral restaurant is very good Every single local we spoke to was pleasant and friendly. An absolutely lovely place Only downside is the hills. We struggled a little 4th Photo is view from the B&B
    Lynne
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Durham

  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6 reviews
    Very 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.
    susan
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 5,544.51 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,092 reviews
    I love this hotel and have stayed here many times whilst visiting my student son at Durham University. The rooms are great - filled with university memorabilia - each one is totally different. They are also very clean. Breakfast is excellent with very wide choice from a buffet or ordered from the kitchen. The round bar is fun to sit in. All staff are very friendly and carry out their jobs with good attention to detail. This is a proper hotel which knows how to look after its guests and has well trained staff.
    Jane
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 4,364.70 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,469 reviews
    We enjoyed an amazing stay at the Marriott Hotel in Durham. The hotel is worthy of its high reputation, and we could not fault anything during our stay. The weekday staff were most welcoming, and housekeeping staff very obliging. Having a bar fridge in the bedroom was extremely helpful, and we were fortunate in having a marvelous view over the river. The location was exceptional, being a short walk from the centre of the town and the Cathedral. Thankyou.
    Jennifer
    Australia
  • From TL 6,161.92 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,439 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.
    Captain Paul Gorman
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 3,871.58 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 700 reviews
    Great value, food & drink were good prices, the atmosphere was great. Richie the manager was so welcoming & a big thank you to Claire who looked after us all weekend, nothing was too much trouble for her, really friendly, king room was great, close to Durham city centre. The singer on Saturday night was so good. Can't wait to go back.
    Marie
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 3,260.28 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 316 reviews
    Great 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 .
    Marie
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 5,664.73 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,177 reviews
    Beautiful location to meet family and friends, massive hotel, like a maze. Lots of facilities and grounds to walk round with the dog. Room and large bed very clean and attention to detail all professionally finished. Food excellent BUT see below (dislikes)
    David
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 689 reviews
    Very nice little hotel. I was in Durham for my daughter's graduation and this hotel was a block away from her accommodations. Breakfast was fantastic, room was exactly as described, and staff was super friendly. Would definitely stay again.
    R
    Rachael
    United States
  • From TL 4,364.70 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,469 reviews
    Perectly located for Durham city centre, very well appointed hotel with good rooms, quiet and comfortable with no problem working or sleeping in standard rooms. Often upgraded here as well. Gym which has enough for me too.
    ABT_Travel
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 5,257.20 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,341 reviews
    great location close to city centre booked mainly because of free parking very nice hotel clean and tidt staff were excellent good dinner and breakfast menu much better than a lot of city centre hotals would recommend
    gordon
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 5,544.51 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,092 reviews
    A good-cooked breakfast was included with the booking, and the avocado toast was freshly made. The room was clean and modern. The hotel is in a historic building including stained glass windows.
    Kapsalis
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 178 reviews
    Fantastic food friendly people great place for us and our dog to stay very welcoming.great location for Durham and beamish fridge in room microwave toaster kettle .nice and warm cosy
    Geoff581
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 6,161.92 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,439 reviews
    Hotel was nicely decorated. Rooms too and good size. Comes with free parking and breakfast included. We walked too and from the city. Very happy with the service throughout our stay
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 3,260.28 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 591 reviews
    Lovely attractive property on a stunning location with great views and gardens. Chapel is definitely worth a visit. Easily accessible from Durham city centre.
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 3,178.77 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,092 reviews
    Staff are very friendly and helpful. Room basic but clean. On site bar and restaurant. Has free parking. Close to Durham park and ride.
    Carolyn
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 5,257.20 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,341 reviews
    We came to Durham to visit Beamish and the Durham cathedral. The Inn's location was perfect for us.
    Bruce
    United States
  • From TL 4,727.40 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,100 reviews
    Very comfortable hotel, nice pool, excellent location close to the city centre but quiet.
    Judith
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 4,279.11 per night
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,610 reviews
    We attended a wedding in Bowburn and this was the closest hotel to the venue.
    Adam
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 3,627.06 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,386 reviews
    Good value basic hotel only 10 mins taxi from Durham city centre.
    Michael
    United Kingdom
  • From TL 5,664.73 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,177 reviews
    Close proximity to Durham City centre
    Christopher
    United Kingdom

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