Hotels in Durham
24 handpicked places to stay
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Durham city holds most of the county's accommodation, and staying within walking distance of the cathedral and castle is easy to arrange. The Victorian Town House and Castle View Guest House sit close to the old town, ideal for exploring on foot, while Hotel Indigo Durham and the Radisson Blu occupy more central positions geared towards visitors wanting comfort alongside the sights.
Further out, options change character. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa suits those after grounds and leisure facilities rather than a city-centre base, and Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers a quieter setting still within reach of the centre. Budget chains such as Travelodge Durham and OYO The Townhouse work well for short stopovers or drivers passing through on the A1.
Choosing between them largely comes down to whether you want cathedral views on your doorstep or a bit more space and parking a short drive away.
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Hotel · Carrville, edge of Durham city
A large resort hotel on 350 acres just outside Durham with two golf courses, a spa complex and several restaurants.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Hotel · Riverside, Durham city centre
A 207-room riverside hotel on the Wear with a spa and pool, a short walk from Durham Cathedral and the city centre.
Hotel Indigo Durham
Hotel · Old Elvet, Durham city centre
A boutique IHG hotel in the former Old Shire Hall, five minutes' walk from Durham Cathedral, with a steakhouse and cocktail bar.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
Hotel · Old Elvet, riverside, Durham city centre
A riverside hotel dating to 1815 on Old Elvet, with views of the cathedral and castle and a leisure club with pool.
The Kingslodge Inn
Inn · Flass Vale, Durham city centre
A dog-friendly inn on the edge of Flass Vale woodland, within walking distance of Durham station, castle and cathedral.
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Guest House · The Avenue, Durham city centre
A Victorian mansion guesthouse on the edge of Durham with 17 en-suite rooms, castle and cathedral views, and an Indian restaurant on site.
Castle View Guest House
Guest House · Court Lane, Durham city centre
A well-reviewed small guesthouse a few minutes' walk from Durham city centre, known for spacious rooms and a hearty breakfast.
The Victorian Town House
B&B · Victoria Terrace, Durham city centre
A 4-Star Gold Award bed and breakfast overlooking Wharton Park, a five-minute walk from Durham Cathedral.
Bowburn Hall Hotel
Hotel · Bowburn, Durham
A 19-room hotel in Bowburn near Durham, with free parking and easy reach of Durham Cathedral and Beamish Museum.
Budget Hayat Express Hotel
Hotel · Front Street, Durham
Simple 24-room hotel on Front Street in Durham, with free on-site parking and easy walking distance to the cathedral.
Burnhopeside Hall
B&B · Durham Road, Durham
Burnhopeside Hall is a historic country house on Durham Road with just five rooms, a spa and free parking near Durham Cathedral.
Castle View Guesthouse
Guest Accommodation · 4 Crossgate, Durham
Adults-only guesthouse on Crossgate in Durham, near the cathedral, with en-suite rooms, in-room drinks and parking.
Croxdale Inn
Hotel · Front Street East, Durham
Croxdale Inn is a traditional pub-hotel on Front Street East, Durham, with its own restaurant, bar and free parking on site.
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County by Marriott
Hotel · Old Elvet, Durham
A 150-room hotel on Old Elvet in Durham, close to the Cathedral, Castle and riverside city centre on foot.
Forty Winks Guest House and Residence
Guest Accommodation · 40 South Street, Durham
An adults-only guest house on South Street in Durham, close to the cathedral, with parking and eight en-suite rooms.
Gilesgate Moor Hotel
B&B · Gilesgate Moor Hotel, Durham
Adults-only B&B in Durham with free on-site parking, an on-site bar and easy access to the cathedral and local attractions.
Hallgarth Manor House
Hotel · Pittington, Durham
A period hotel in Pittington village just outside Durham, with free on-site parking and gardens for guests happy to drive into the city.
Hardwick Hall Hotel
Hotel · Sedgefield, Durham
Hotel in Sedgefield, County Durham, set within its own gardens with easy reach of the Durham Dales and Beamish Museum.
Honest Lawyer Hotel
Hotel · The Bridge, Durham
A low-slung hotel on The Bridge in Durham, with family rooms, free parking and a bar just outside the city centre.
Hotel Bannatyne Durham
Hotel · Eden Terrace, Durham
50-room hotel on Eden Terrace in Durham with an on-site spa, indoor pool and gym, plus free parking for easy access to the city's landmarks.
Moor End House Bed & Breakfast
B&B · 7-8 Moor End Terrace, Durham
A five-room Durham B&B with its own restaurant and bar, plus a spa, gym and pool tucked into Moor End Terrace.
My Way Guest House
Guest Accommodation · Front Street, Durham
Guest house on Durham's Front Street, close to the Cathedral and city attractions, with free on-site parking and a garden.
OYO The Townhouse
Hotel · 34 Old Elvet, Durham
A small 10-room budget hotel on Old Elvet in Durham, handy for travellers who want a simple base close to the city centre.
Plawsworth Aparthotel
Hotel · Plawsworth Hall, Durham
Plawsworth Aparthotel near Durham offers 51 self-catering apartments with kitchens and free on-site parking, close to the cathedral and castle.
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