Durham hotels

If you’re planning on visiting family or friends at Durham University campus or just taking a scenic walk, The Avenue Inn on Avenue Street is a 15-minute drive away and comes with a restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and tour assistance. Or you could try Plawsworth Aparthotel on Chester-le-Street, also a 15-minute drive to the university and equipped with free Wi-Fi and parking.

Located in the Trinity Neighbourhood, Hotel Indigo Durham is a ten minute walk to Durham Castle and the same distance to Durham Cathedral. Another option is The Townhouse in Old Elvet, which has a free full breakfast and is a 12-minute walk to Durham Cathedral.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Durham on Frankland Lane features a four-room, full-service spa with detox wraps, body wraps and various types of massage. Another good spa hotel is Hotel Bannatyne Durham on Eden Terrace with its indoor pool, health club and full service spa including Swedish and hot stone massages.

Yes, there are a handful of hotels in Durham with an onsite golf course. One of them is Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Carville. This exceptional property houses not one but two 18-hole golf courses, along with four bars, several restaurants, an outdoor pool and meeting rooms and is a three-mile drive to Gala Theatre Durham.

Holidays are incomplete without your furry companion so look for stays close to the city that are pet-friendly. The Victoria Inn and The Kingslodge Inn, are both hotels within ten minutes proximity to the city centre. Alternatively, Farnley Tower Guesthouse is a little further from the river for a quieter stay.

Treat yourself to a weekend away at the OYO The Townhouse. The property is close to the city and is lined with upscale, individually designed rooms featuring four-poster beds, fireplaces and bathtubs. The interior design invites a cosy weekend in, while the outside features hot tubs on the terraces.

During your family stay in Durham, consider a hotel with many family-friendly amenities. Close to the city is the Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County. It provides an indoor pool, family rooms and kid-friendly buffet or meals. If you don't mind driving a little further away from the city, consider the Bannatyne Hotel Durham. It has a pool, a playground, board games, a fitness centre and spa facilities, including a sauna and hot tub.

Hotel Indigo Durham, OYO The Townhouse and Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County are very popular with users who want to stay within walking distance of Durham University.

After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Durham districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Durham city centre

Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

There are many hotels in Durham that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Honest Lawyer Hotel, Super 8 by Wyndham Durham and Budget Hayat express hotel.