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The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers a cosy bar, a restaurant and easy access to Durham city centre. There is free parking on-site.

The comfortable bedrooms all free WiFi and tea/coffee making facilities.

Delightful hotel, very friendly staff and fantastic location in Durham. Excellent evening meal and lovely breakfast in the morning. We recommend and would definitely stay again.

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8.3
Very good
2,342 reviews
Price from
€ 105
per night

The hotel boasts 4 restaurants including the award-winning Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill and Fusion with a pan-Asian menu. Pemberton’s Carvery offers traditional British cuisine throughout the day and informal dining is also available in the Clubhouse.

Nice staff and good level of service

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8.1
Very good
3,170 reviews
Price from
€ 163
per night

All 17 bedrooms are individually designed and spacious.

Farnley Tower Guesthouse is less than a 10 minutes’ walk from historic sites and river walks. There are many cafe, boutiques, galleries and museums nearby.

Breakfast was great. Good food lots of choice. Excellent service.

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8.7
Fabulous
2,455 reviews
Price from
€ 140
per night

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.

The Collage Restaurant offers British cuisine with a twist, and includes a range of signature dishes. The food is produced using fresh ingredients and a selection of wines are also available. The casual Lobby Bar has light meals, coffees and snacks.

The location is the best, a few minutes from the centre and the station, yet quiet. Rooms are comfortable, many with view over the river and cathedral. If you manage, like me, to get a discounted rate, it's even most excellent value.

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8.2
Very good
6,098 reviews
Price from
€ 112
per night

OYO The Townhouse is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area. Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk.

Tastefully designed interiors feature in all rooms, placed in either the 18th-century town house, garden or main house.

beautifully put together. perfect decor. great service. Good food. Friendly service.

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8.7
Fabulous
548 reviews
Price from
€ 205
per night

In scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham centre. With a restaurant and sun terrace, the hotel offers modern, motel-style rooms with free parking outside your room.

Stylishly decorated with private entrances, the cosy bedrooms at Honest Lawyer Hotel each have free Wi-FI and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature a TV and a work desk.

asked for an accessible room which was excellent

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7.7
Good
2,100 reviews
Price from
€ 80
per night

A boutique country hotel nestled in the North East of England, 15 minutes from the magnificent city of Durham and all that it has to offer.

61 is our stylish, gastro restaurant. Open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week offering a variety of locally sourced hearty dishes and homemade desserts.

The receptionist lady Margaret and the lady who serves breakfast were wonderful and so friendly. Margaret showed me how to get to town and where to park my car so we can travel without worrying about car parking during the day. Because of this we had a very pleasant and care free time in Durham. We’d love to stay her again with my family here. Thank you to the wonderful and hospitable people we met here.

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7.8
Good
1,630 reviews
Price from
€ 105
per night

Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 630 years. Surrounded by beautiful parklands overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, the castle is a Grade I listed monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour.

The hotel boasts 71 luxurious and uniquely designed bedrooms – elegant drapes, four poster beds, feature baths, rooms with stunning views and complimentary Wi-Fi internet.

A beautiful historical building in lovely surroundings. The staff are friendly and helpful. Would definitely book again if in the area

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8.4
Very good
3,752 reviews
Price from
€ 84
per night

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Durham

  • Avg. price/night: € 177.58
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,455 reviews
    Gorgeous property with loads of character. We stayed in the family room which was exceptionally spacious. Breakfast was lovely, good quality in a warm and stylish setting. Staff couldn’t do enough to help. Location was great - just a lovely lovely stay.
    Emma
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 125.79
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,631 reviews
    Staff were excellent, lovely design to hotel, excellent food 👌
    Philip
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 269.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 203 reviews
    Absolutely amazing place. The attention to detail is incredible. Stunning apartment, high end and classy!!! So much nicer than the pictures, they do not do it justice. Cannot recommend enough. Like a 5 star hotel suite.
    anita
    People with friends
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 42 reviews
    Very stylish interior design. Hosts set up a wee bed for my daughter who was able to join us at the last minute.
    Hunter Hall
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: € 152.68
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 356 reviews
    The stylish interior design was just amazing, everything was thought about and not to mention the quality of it all.
    leanne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 152.68
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 356 reviews
    lovely room, comfortable bed, great bathroom - loved the complimentary jellybeans!! Decor/interior design was also beautiful throughout the entire property. Location was very convenient too, as we were only staying one night and needed to be relatively close to the train station
    Gareth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 269.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 203 reviews
    We stayed in ‘The Bashing Bishop’ apartment in the ground floor of The Funky Monk. The room was immaculate and very stylish. The bed was huge and very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped for a one night stay. The hot tub and sauna garden was lovely. The gold bath was great and the complementary Elemis toiletries smelt gorgeous. The customer service from the staff was fantastic.
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 269.55
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 203 reviews
    Absolutely gorgeous atmosphere, lovely people and the interior design is to die for. As well as really clean and tidy. The welcome gifts were really generous which was a nice lasting touch
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 239.48
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 548 reviews
    Stylish + quirky interior design throughout the hotel. We loved our room.. Azzurri. The staff were so friendly and went out of their way to help. Would recommend stopping to have a food/drink break in the beautiful restaurant room. Also just few minutes to old Durham. In
    jayne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 104.53
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,661 reviews
    The grounds and the location Executive rooms are beautiful and love the copper bath The interior design is gorgeous and food is amazing
    Donna
    Young couple