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Hotels in Durham

17 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.

Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Milburngate

Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Milburngate

Hotel · Milburngate Bar, Durham

A 92-room Premier Inn in Durham city centre, close to the Cathedral and Castle, with on-site dining and chargeable parking underneath.

Premier Inn Durham City Centre Walkergate

Premier Inn Durham City Centre Walkergate

Hotel · Freemans Place, Durham

A 103-room Premier Inn on Freemans Place by the River Wear in Durham, an easy walk to the cathedral and station.

Premier Inn Durham East

Premier Inn Durham East

Hotel · Belmont Industrial Estate, Durham

A modern two-storey budget hotel on Belmont Industrial Estate near the A1(M), handy for Durham city and cathedral.

Premier Inn Durham North

Premier Inn Durham North

Hotel · Arnison Retail Centre, Durham

Premier Inn Durham North offers 77 en-suite rooms with free parking, three miles from Durham's historic centre.

Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club

Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club

Hotel · Carrville, Durham

Large golf hotel near Durham with a restaurant, bar and breakfast on-site, plus a spa, pool and gym for downtime between rounds.

Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

Hotel · Roadchef Motorway Service Area,, Durham

Budget hotel at a Durham motorway services with easy A1(M) access to Durham Cathedral and the city centre, plus free parking.

The Avenue Inn

The Avenue Inn

Hotel · Avenue Street, Durham

A compact 5-room inn on Avenue Street in Durham, suited to travellers who want cathedral access without city-centre parking hassle.

The City Hotel

The City Hotel

Hotel · 84 New Elvet, Durham

A 24-hour reception and on-site bar mark out The City Hotel, a straightforward base on New Elvet close to Durham Cathedral.

The Garden House Inn

The Garden House Inn

Hotel · Framwellgate Peth, Durham

A six-room inn on Framwellgate Peth in Durham, close to the Cathedral, with free on-site parking and a garden bar.

The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office

B&B · 27 Front Street, Durham

A three-room B&B on Front Street in Durham, close to the cathedral and city centre, with a garden and free parking.

The Pub and Kitchen Brandon Village

The Pub and Kitchen Brandon Village

Hotel · 8 Brandon Village, Durham

A pub-with-rooms in Brandon Village, Durham, offering 10 bedrooms above a working restaurant and bar, with parking on site.

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak

Hotel · 1 Commercial Street, Durham

Seven traditional rooms above a bar and restaurant on Commercial Street in Durham, close to the cathedral, with free parking on site.

The Seven Stars

The Seven Stars

Hotel · Shincliffe, Durham

Small seven-room inn in Shincliffe, near Durham, with its own restaurant and bar and easy reach of Durham Cathedral.

The Shoes

The Shoes

B&B · 16 Sunderland Road, Durham

A Durham B&B on Sunderland Road, minutes from Durham Cathedral, with parking and a bar on site.

Travelodge Durham

Travelodge Durham

Hotel · Station Lane, Durham

A practical budget base on Station Lane for anyone visiting Durham Cathedral, the university or the city centre without fuss.

Victoria Inn

Victoria Inn

Hotel · 86 Hallgarth Street, Durham

Victoria Inn is a pet-friendly hotel on Hallgarth Street in Durham, with a bar on site and free parking included.

York House Durham

York House Durham

B&B · York House, Durham

A straightforward B&B in Durham, close to the cathedral and city centre, with free on-site parking rarely found nearby.

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