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The 10 Best Guesthouses in Durham, UK

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All units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kettle, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. Units come with a private bathroom with slippers, while some rooms also feature a patio and others also feature city views. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Sage Gateshead is 28 km from the guest house, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 38 km from 40Winks.

Great location for exploring Durham on foot. Comprehensive breakfast. Slight issue with convenience for parking car. Would be nice to have Netflix or similar on TV.

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9.4
Wonderful
355 reviews
Price from
£130
per night

Sage Gateshead is 27 km from the guest house, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 38 km from Castle View Guesthouse.

Excellent room, exceptional service and tasty breakfast. Walking distance from city centre. Castle View meet and exceed all our expectations. Would recommend to anyone staying in Durham.

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9.1
Wonderful
629 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Boasting a hot tub, Stunning 2 Bedroom Guest House with Hot Tub is set in Durham. The property was built in 19th century and has accommodation with a patio. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay , exceptionally clean , and nothing was too much bother ! Would definitely recommend this place and no doubt will definitely be visiting again in the future!

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9.6
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£240
per night

The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house.

Newcastle Train Station is 22 km from the guest house, while Northumbria University is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 31 km from Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut.

This is such an amazing place! Lovely hosts! The location and position is just so peaceful - the hut is outstanding and soooo beautiful! But...the donkeys...WOW...just a sheer joy to be around!

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9.8
Exceptional
39 reviews
Price from
£128
per night

Set in Durham and within 20 km of Beamish Museum, The City Hotel has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Built in 1930, this 3-star inn is within 23 km of Stadium of Light and 26 km of Sage Gateshead. The inn features family rooms.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 26 km from the inn, while Theatre Royal is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 39 km from The City Hotel.

Everyone was so friendly and made us feel like we were at home.

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8.4
Very Good
1,746 reviews
Price from
£75
per night

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.

The comfortable bedrooms all free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities.

their staff so friendly and kind.

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8.3
Very Good
2,341 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, with an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and car parking.

Farnley Tower Guesthouse is less than a 10 minutes’ walk from historic sites and river walks. There are many cafe, boutiques, galleries and museums nearby.

lovely character home converted to guest house, great location a few minutes from town. clean and tidy, well equipped, friendly staff and great breakfast. private parking on property and nice Indian restaurant on site.

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8.7
Excellent
2,436 reviews
Price from
£118.80
per night

The guest house provides guests with a patio, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 km from the guest house, while Theatre Royal is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 40 km from The Old School House.

It was so nice to have a small kitchen with our room. Breakfast foods provided were good and we could heat them in our microwave and eat at the table. The host was very nice and helped us feel welcome.

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8.1
Very Good
380 reviews
Price from
£56.70
per night

Located in Durham, within 20 km of Beamish Museum and 24 km of Stadium of Light, Victoria inn provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 26 km from Sage Gateshead, 27 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 27 km from Theatre Royal. The inn features family rooms.

Lovely to stay somewhere with real character. We loved sitting in the bar in the evening. The two ladies behind the bar were really friendly and we learned some history about the pub. Because we have stayed before we were given a complimentary bottle of wine. Thank you very much x

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8.4
Very Good
962 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Located within 17 km of Beamish Museum and 27 km of Sage Gateshead in Durham, My Way Guest House provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 km from the accommodation, while Stadium of Light is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 39 km from My Way Guest House.

Amazing bathroom and very good view from the room ! The mattress was really comfortable and we had a really good sleep !

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8.7
Excellent
175 reviews
Price from
£66
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Durham

  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 520 reviews
    Billy and Debbie were great hosts, decent pint of Guinness, the locals were sound, great location and the room was excellent. Definitely stay there again.
    Robert
    United Kingdom
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 26 reviews
    The property is in a quiet residential area and is close to some super stores. It is easy to get to Durham city center and Newcastle either using a bus or car. The property itself is newly renovated and was very clean and well looked after. Very good free wi-fi throughout the house and the speed was great. The host is just a phone call away in case of any issues, though we didn't need to call Josephine on any issue!
    Madhana
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    New house in great location- pubs, take aways, restaurants and mini-supermarkets within 1 minutes walk. 2 minutes walk to bus to Durham (10 min ride) or Newcastle. House was spotless, comfortable and homely. Great host- stayed in contact to make sure we had everything we needed (which we did.) Hope to stay again!
    Jayne
    United Kingdom
  • From £151.20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,436 reviews
    Annette is a great host, very friendly & attentive. The property has some unique but really nice features with a great location. On site restaurant is very nice.
    joanna
    United Kingdom
  • From £145 per night
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 105 reviews
    Great location, comfortable stylish accommodation and a great host! Cosy wood burner was lovely and dog was made very welcome
    Jean
    United Kingdom
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 689 reviews
    Very clean comfortable room , great location , loads of retail park shopping virtually on the doorstep , Maccies Kfc etc ..petrol station round the corner great frequent bus links into the city centre . The host was very kind and helpful 🙂 excellent value for money for a short break and the cooked breakfast was great ! We will definitely stay here again 👍
    liz
    United Kingdom
  • From £95 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 962 reviews
    Accommodation is situated above one of the last authentic traditonal pubs in the UK. Great atmosphere in the cosy pub for locals and visitors alike and decorated with antiques and serving great ales and wines. Dog friendly Very clean facilities and charming decoration in the room. Owner is on site if you need anything. Free Parking available. great location in city centre Walking distance to cathedral. great restaurants and pubs and winebars nearby
    JACQUI
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,746 reviews
    A suite of rooms including fully equipt kitchen including fridge and freezer. Lounge cosy reading area on the landing with two big chairs Remarkably quiet for a central location ( we did t go at the weekend:)) Joanne was super host charming and knowledgeable.
    Hilary
    United Kingdom
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 380 reviews
    Great location, perfect for our friends wedding & reception. It was lovely & peaceful, in an area with so much history. Martin was a great host and nothing was too much trouble.
    Hannah
    United Kingdom
  • From £151.20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,436 reviews
    Lovely bed and breakfast, cozy and beautiful and quiet location walking distance to the city centre. Staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.
    nayra
    United Kingdom

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