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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.

Lovely staff, very friendly.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
6,090 reviews
Price from¥25,138per 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.

Great location. Clean , comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
3,487 reviews
Price from¥22,090per 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....

A very good location. Beautiful historic building. The room is spacious. Bathroom is clean, warm and have all the amenities (like no fog magnifying mirror and no-leaks shower).
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
3,066 reviews
Price from¥24,564per 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.

Great place
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
2,403 reviews
Price from¥15,637per 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.

Me and my partner stayed for one night and we absolutely loved it! The staff were amazing the great were lovely and very cold, the rooms were absolutely spotless and the bed was very comfy, we will definitely be back
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,090 reviews
Price from¥15,439per night
Bowburn Hall Hotel, hotel in Durham

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.

Clean. Comfortable and a lovely location. Beautiful building. Just what we needed
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
1,656 reviews
Price from¥17,616per 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.

Modern clean and quiet
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
1,613 reviews
Price from¥10,689per 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.

Well furnished room, comfortable and elegant. Staff friendly and helpful.
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
549 reviews
Price from¥34,659per 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.

Staff
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
3,167 reviews
Price from¥27,513per night
The Cartologist, hotel in Durham

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

Very comfy bed and lovely room. Very spacious and airy.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
47 reviews
Price from¥17,814per night
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Budget hotels in Durham

  • Bowburn Hall Hotel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,654 reviews

    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.

    Beautiful clean room and the iron bath tub was amazing.

  • The Cartologist
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 47 reviews

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

    Staff were amazing- really helpful and accommodating.

  • Budget Hayat express hotel
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 193 reviews

    Budget 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

  • Durham Castle, University of Durham

    Situated in Durham and within 20 km 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.

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:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Durham has a lovely city centre and an interesting...

    Durham has a lovely city centre and an interesting historical heritage. I visit once a year. MAY/June is my favorite time, and also christmas with the christmas fair at the Cathedral is lovely. You can easily walk around Durham in a few hours. There are also parks and other areas surrounded the city that ar lovely. Visit "the Cafédral" for a cream scone and cakes! We have stayed at several hotels - our favorites are Kings Lodge Inn, and Ramshall Golf&Spa hotel. The cathedral itself is stunning and do take a guided walk! Highly recommended. The city is a university city - so do avoid coming when there are graduation ceremonies - it will be impossible to find somewhere to eat. There are several nice places to stay also. Durham has easy access to the translation for day trips to other cities. Just a short trip to York and Edinburgh. Take note that there isn't possible to visit the castle anymore, as it is now used by the university. Best evenings out ar wednesday and Fridays. I would avoid saturday..
    Anne
    Norway
  • 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
  • 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
  • From ¥29,493 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,654 reviews
    The staff were excellent, and couldn't do more for us, nothing was too much trouble. The room was very nicely decorated with a comfortable bed and a great shower. The hotel is very close to Durham City Centre, with it only being a 10-minute drive. The on-site restaurant has some delicious food available with our personal recommendations being the garlic mushrooms, mince on mash, lasagne, lamb koftas.and Chinese chicken sizzlers. The breakfast was also very nice and filling
    Paul
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥24,762 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,487 reviews
    The hotel was fine for a one night stay - the room was very clean if not particularly big (I think we were told that we had been upgraded). The location is great - very close to the city centre/river/cathedral - and we were able to park on the road outside for £1.60 (normally more but no charges until Monday after 6pm on Saturday). The staff were very friendly.
    Hugh
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥25,732 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,086 reviews
    The hotel is in a great location, close to the city centre and the train station, and within walking distance of several cafes, pubs, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, and the main sights. The rooms were comfortable and spacious, and staff were efficient and helpful. There was a good range of continental and cooked options for breakfast each morning.
    Clare
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥15,835 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 627 reviews
    Good value for money,interesting buildings,amazing chapel is well worth visiting,never seen anything like it.. Nice garden's to walk round and an excellent breakfast included in nice surroundings with helpful staff.Room's not posh but clean and worth the money,a different experience from a normal hotel.would stay again.
    Waltham
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥59,856 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,451 reviews
    Lovely quiet location, very comfortable, great staff and beautiful breakfast. Definitely a hidden gem and will now be our 'go to' place in Durham. Felt like we were really looked after and nothing was too much trouble. We had a lovely relaxed stay.
    Heather
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥25,732 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6,086 reviews
    The location by the river was quality. The easiness of arriving/parking at the hotel was very good. Check in was rapid- no more that 5 minutes. Breakfast was plentiful. Location to Durham City Centre was very convenient.
    Dan
    United Arab Emirates
  • From ¥19,794 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 313 reviews
    Excellent cottage for a long weekend stay visiting our daughter at Durham University. very comfortable and every thing we needed. Close to the halls and the city centre. well placed for heading out to the coast as well.
    Fiona
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥35,431 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,337 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 ¥17,616 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,403 reviews
    Clean, comfortable, modern hotel complex. Never used the gym or pool bcoz we were too busy. Very helpful staff. Located just outside the city, can walk to retail park. Bus every 12 mins into city, a 10 minute ride.
    A
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,778 reviews
    Great hotel, staff were absolutely lovely and helpful and the room was clean and comfy :) would definitely return! Lovely location and the pub itself had a great selection of drinks at really reasonable prices.
    Em1842
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 279 reviews
    The location was excellent, within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants in Durham. Also convenient to the University and Cathedral. We didn't have to drive to see the local sights we wanted to see.
    Robert
    United States
  • From ¥37,410 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,067 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 ¥17,616 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 ¥16,924 per night
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 868 reviews
    Very cheap. Around 10 mins drive to Durham city centre. Area of room and toilet are spacious. Bed is also comfortable for single person. Room has everything I need
    Xue
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥24,762 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,487 reviews
    Very centrally located Excellent service and very friendly staff. Room was spacious with comfortable bed and good TV. Dinner in hotel’s bar was surprisingly good
    Saida
    Kazakhstan
  • From ¥15,835 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 627 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 ¥59,856 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,451 reviews
    Fabulous place to stay within a short walk of Durham city centre - peaceful location, excellent breakfast & free parking!
    Tricia
    United Kingdom
  • From ¥35,431 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,337 reviews
    We came to Durham to visit Beamish and the Durham cathedral. The Inn's location was perfect for us.
    Bruce
    United States

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