Hotels in Durham
The Norman cathedral and castle high on a bend of the River Wear, a World Heritage Site.
Best-rated hotels in Durham
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Want to stay in the centre? There are 60 places to stay within 1 km: hotels in Durham city centre.
Looking for something specific? Rural hotels · Pet-friendly hotels · Hotels with parking · Accessible hotels · Family hotels · Aparthotels · 5-star hotels · 4-star hotels · Cheap hotels.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Farnley Tower Guesthouse★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
The City★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Victoria inn★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
Gilesgate Moor Hotel★★★8.7 FabulousSee prices
The Shoes★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
The Funky Monk★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
OYO The Townhouse★★★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
The Cartologist8.3 Very goodSee prices
Unbox at Poplar Tree★★★★9.9 ExceptionalSee prices
The Seven Stars7.9 GoodSee prices
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County★★★★8.8 FabulousSee prices
Durham Riverside Apartments★★★★★9.9 ExceptionalSee prices
Riverside Retreat - Durham9.8 ExceptionalSee prices
Durham Serviced Properties★★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
The Mayoress - Durham★★★★9.5 ExceptionalSee prices
Castle View Guest House★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Luxury Durham Home, Sleeps up to 12, Free Parking★★★★9.5 ExceptionalSee prices
Bridge Hotel Durham★★★8.2 Very goodSee prices
Durham Hideaway★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Rhubarb Retreat - Stylish House, Sleeps 5, 10 mins to Durham City & Parking & Garden★★★★9.3 ExceptionalSee prices
The Queens Head★★7.8 GoodSee prices
Where to stay in Durham: the best areas
Historic peninsula
In the old town, between the cathedral and the castle, there are a few hotels and guesthouses, on steep cobbled streets.
Banks of the Wear and the station
By the river and the station there are modern and chain hotels, ten minutes’ walk from the cathedral.
Hotels in Durham in numbers
Worked out from the data of every property within 2.5 km of the centre of Durham. Updated daily. Tap a type to see its hotels.
- places to stay
- 111
- average score of 62 rated properties
- 8.8
- guest reviews
- 26,365
- four- and five-star hotels
- 37
- Hotels with a pool
- 1
- Adults-only hotels
- 1
- Hostels
- 2
- Boutique hotels
- 3
Getting to Durham
The nearest airport is Newcastle (NCL), 30 km away as the crow flies.
Getaways near Durham
Other destinations less than 60 km away, with their hotels. Distances as the crow flies.
More hotels in Durham
Another 87 places to stay in the area, also ranked by guest reviews.
- Homely 2 Story Cathedral City Apartment
- Durham Home Away from Home★★★
- Host & Stay - The Duck Pond★★★★
- Host & Stay - Potters Bank
- Kirkwood Drive★★★★
- 40 Winks★★★
- City Centre - FREE PARKING, BUSINESS STAYS, FAMILIES, RELOCATORS★★★★
- Potters Bank Durham
- Host & Stay - Garden Cottage★★★★
- Miners cottage DH1 Bungalow Free Parking Longstay★★★★
- The Grange
- Apartment 1 The Grove★★★★★
- Apartment 4 The Grove★★★
- Free Parking, Families, Short Stays - Durham★★★★
- Chapel Heights in Durham★★★
- Dene Annexe, Durham★★★★
- Dalton Crescent★★★★
- Apartment 3 The Grove★★★★
- St Andrews Court★★★★
- Apartment 2 The Grove★★★
- The Sidings★★★
- AFPL Hosting
- Durham, Contractors, Free Parking - Modern Flat★★★★
- Crossgate★★★★
- Luxury Mansion, Central, Perfect for Groups
- The Talbot at 52 Old Elvet★★★★
- Central, Durham, Private Parking - Long Stays
- Luxury 3 Bedroom, Central, Perfect for Families, FREE PARKING★★★★
- Host & Stay - Castle View
- Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt★★
- Free Parking, Contractors, Families, SHORT STAYS - Modern
- Kepier Crescent★★★
- Luxury accommodation in Durham centre
- Clements Wharf★★★★
- Durham - Long Stays, Contractors, Central
- 40 Winks Hospitality★★★★★
- Moor Crescent★★★
- Luxury Mansion, Ideal for Contractors, Central
- Musgrave Gardens★★★★
- Apartment 3 The Grove★★★★
- Apartment 2 The Grove★★★★
- Apartment 4 The Grove★★★★
- Durham Deluxe Apartment With Stunning Views★★★★
- Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Centre★★
- Rosewood Cottage★★★
- 11 New Durham Courtyard★★★
- Stylish 3-bedroom House With Parking - Sleeps 6★★★
- Popup Durham★★★
- Host Stay The Cathedrals★★★
- Host Stay St Margaret s Mews★★★
- The Barrington★★★
- Host Stay St Andrews Court★★
- The Tunstall★★
- Host Stay Whinney Hill★★
- Host Stay Mayford Apartment★★
- The Gray★★
- The Wolsey★★
- The Talbot Penthouse★★
- The Fordham★★
- The Egerton★★
- The Langley★★
- The Kirkham★★
- The Villiers★★
- The Morton★★
- The Montague★★
- Short Stays, Free Parking, Contractors, Families - Large Home★★★★
- The Morton at 52 Old Elvet★★★
- Durham City, Peaceful, Sauna, Free Parking
- The Egerton at 52 Old Elvet★★★
- Host Stay Castle View★★★
- Durham Flat - Contractors, Long Stays, Modern, Families
- Durham City Centre Double Bedroom in a 4-bedroom house, Bills Included
- Cross River
- Host & Stay - Hallgarth Street
- Host & Stay - Mayford Studio
- Host Stay Waterside★★
- Host & Stay - Waterside
- St Giles Close
- 1 Bedroom Flat with private Bathroom in Durham
- Sophisticated Studios - Durham★★★
- Host Stay Garden Cottage★★
- Nightingale House Durham
- Durham, Free Parking, Central - Modern House
- Monthly Discounts: Luxury House Near Durham City
- HC Property - Durham House★★
- Modern 3 Bed, Ideal for Contractors, FREE PARKING - Central★★★
- Travelodge Durham
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Durham
How many hotels are there in Durham?
We list 111 places to stay within 2.5 km of the centre of Durham: 4 five-star, 33 four-star, 26 three-star and 20 two-star, and the rest without a star rating in their data.
What is the best-rated hotel in Durham?
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, with a score of 8.5 out of 10 from 8,232 guest reviews. We rank hotels by both their score and their number of reviews, so a hotel with two good reviews doesn’t come out on top.
What is the best area to stay in Durham?
It depends on your trip. Our guide to the areas of Durham explains what each one offers: Historic peninsula and Banks of the Wear and the station.
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