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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, hotel in Durham

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.

Great room and location
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
6,095 reviews
Price from£116per 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 features views of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle and is located on the banks of the River Wear.

Nice room, good shower. Staff were very helpful. Very central location. Excellent breakfast. We were upgraded to river-view room.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
3,483 reviews
Price from£111.60per 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 1312 feet from Durham Cathedral and Castle.

Great location and very characterful property.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
3,087 reviews
Price from£121.55per 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.

The room was clean and spacious. The staff were most helpful. The hairdryer did not work and they replaced it immediately and apologised greatly.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
2,403 reviews
Price from£79per 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 center.

Everything
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,102 reviews
Price from£78per night
Bowburn Hall Hotel, hotel in Durham

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.

The room was lovely and overlooked the gardens. I was upgraded to a double room and so was pleased to have the extra space and larger bed. The breakfast was lovely and much enjoyed. There is a lovely lounge which we were able to sit in during the evenings away from the bar and have a few nightcaps
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
1,661 reviews
Price from£89per 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 center.

Easy access, location , quality/price .
7.1
Scored 7.1
Good
Rated good
1,612 reviews
Price from£54per 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.

Without a doubt the most stylish, most welcoming and most comfortable stay ever
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
549 reviews
Price from£170.10per night
The Lambton Arms, hotel in Durham

Located in Durham, 5 miles from Beamish Museum, The Lambton Arms provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

The bed was so comfortable and it was so quiet perfect highly recommend 😊
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
901 reviews
Price from£60per 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 amid mature woodlands and lakes.

Liked the bathroom - very comfortable bath & also a large shower. Room was pretty nice overall.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
3,179 reviews
Price from£139per night
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  • Hotel Indigo - Durham, an IHG Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,087 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 1312 feet 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
     · 3,485 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.

    Extremely clean, fabulous location, fantastic staff

  • Bowburn Hall Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,661 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.

    Beautiful clean room and the iron bath tub was amazing.

  • OYO The Townhouse
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 549 reviews

    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 staff were very helpful and we got a free upgrade!

  • The Cartologist
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 44 reviews

    Located 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
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,403 reviews

    This 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
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 194 reviews

    Located within 13 miles of Stadium of Light and 15 miles of Beamish Museum, Budget Hayat express hotel has rooms in Durham.

    The location was central between different areas around

  • Durham Castle, University of Durham

    Located in Durham and within 13 miles of Beamish Museum, Durham Castle, University of Durham has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

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.

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What Guests Said About Durham:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Clive
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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!
    Catherine
    United States of America
  • 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

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
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,773 reviews
    I 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.
    Isabel
    Spain
  • From £151.20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,457 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
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 354 reviews
    All rooms are different design and character. I liked it. Convenient location. A lot of public footpaths. 8 minutes drive to Durham University. Breakfast was lovely and so the dinner. It’s busy over weekends, therefore advisable to book in advance. Staff is friendly. A big bonus that it’s dog friendly hotel. I will be coming only here to visit my son in the uni.
    Leila
    United Kingdom
  • From £50 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 608 reviews
    The 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_S
    United Kingdom
  • From £95 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 972 reviews
    Very 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.
    pand251
    United Kingdom
  • From £139 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,346 reviews
    Location was perfect, within walking distance of Durham City centre. Free on-site parking was very much appreciated. Overall, the hotel was well decorated and very warm and comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient.
    David
    Hong Kong
  • From £185 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,087 reviews
    Huge, beautiful castle-like hotel. The room was perfect, spacious, stylish, quiet, comfortable and with a great toilet. Also it was very close to the main attractions of the city. I totally recommend it.
    Nicolás
    Colombia
  • From £80 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 613 reviews
    Excellent vfm and a unique setting. Room was comfortable and continental breakfast was very good. Staff were very helpful and informative. Excellent base for exploring Durham and surrounding areas.
    Angela
    United Kingdom
  • From £92 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 666 reviews
    All round brilliant little hotel Staff were very helpful and friendly Breakfast very good Surroundings were lovely, despite being in a busy road the location to Durham was perfect
    Donna
    United Kingdom
  • From £89 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,403 reviews
    For 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.
    Connie
    Hong Kong
  • From £203.90 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 549 reviews
    The 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 you
    A
    Anonymous
    United Kingdom
  • From £151.20 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,457 reviews
    Lovely period rooms, large and overlooking the garden. Nice refreshments provided in the room. The Restaurant below the hotel was really good
    Linda
    United Kingdom
  • From £185 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,087 reviews
    Very close to Durham city centre, room was much larger than normal hotel rooms, décor was excellent, generally a very good city centre hotel.
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • From £219 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,179 reviews
    Rooms were nice did get access’s to some of the facilities but not all even though you were staying in the hotel
    laura
    United Kingdom
  • From £203.90 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 549 reviews
    Room decor was fab, lovely location centre of Durham. Friendly lady greeted us. Lovely stay
    engee
    United Kingdom
  • From £147 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 6,096 reviews
    Fantastic hotel with excellent facilities close to the city centre and Riverside
    Hall
    United Kingdom
  • From £65 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 689 reviews
    Friendly. Short walk into Durham city centre. Breakfast was excellent.
    Rachel
    United Kingdom
  • From £89 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,403 reviews
    We're it was situated, within walking distance to Durham center.
    Oneill
    United Kingdom
  • From £147.60 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,485 reviews
    The staff and location and history of hotel.
    Andrea
    United States of America

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