The Best Hotels Closest to Durham Cathedral in Durham for 2026

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A window with a view of a cathedral and trees.

A bedroom with a large window, a bathtub, and a bed with a dark blanket.

A building entrance with a sign reading "FORTY" above the door, flanked by two ornate street lamps.

A leather armchair with two pillows, one with a fox design and the other with a crest, and a modern lamp with a black shade and gold accents.

1. 40 Winks

0.3 km from Durham Cathedral

James

NT$5,983

NT$7,179 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A spacious, elegantly designed restaurant with high ceilings, ornate columns, and large windows with stained glass.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a tray with breakfast items, and a card.

A conference room with rows of chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

A room with two armchairs, a small wooden table, and a window with curtains.

2. Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Elvet, 0.4 km from Durham Cathedral

Carol Ann

NT$3,606

NT$4,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A stone building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and outdoor seating area.

A hallway with a wooden cabinet, a red carpet, and a stained glass door.

A room with two wooden chairs, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with white tables and chairs, set for a meal.

3. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

0.9 km from Durham Cathedral

David

NT$4,693

NT$5,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic landscape, a dining area with a kitchen in the background, and comfortable seating arrangements.

A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a tiled roof.

4. My Way Guest House

3.1 km from Durham Cathedral

Jaimee

NT$3,308

NT$3,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a floral arrangement, leading to a door.

A staircase with a floral arrangement, a table with glasses and bottles, and a door with a framed picture.

A hotel reception area with a marble floor, wooden reception desk, and a large window.

A dining table set for six with clear chairs, a chandelier, and a view of a building through the window.

5. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Elvet, 0.4 km from Durham Cathedral

John

NT$2,842

NT$3,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with a large tree in a planter, hanging light fixtures, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern interior with a blue armchair, wooden shelving with decorative items, and a large window.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a large potted tree.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white floral arrangements and elegant table settings.

6. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

0.7 km from Durham Cathedral

Julie

NT$3,656

NT$4,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A restaurant interior with wooden floors, booths, and tables.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A stone building with a sign reading "ENTRANCE" and a welcoming sign above the door. There are outdoor seating areas with chairs and tables, and potted plants around.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture of a castle, and a window with curtains.

7. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

0.8 km from Durham Cathedral

Laura

NT$4,184

NT$5,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A metal rack with multiple hooks holding black items, likely coats or bags, in a room with a wooden door and a textured wall.

A hair dryer on a wooden surface with a power outlet in the background.

8. Premier Inn Durham East

2.6 km from Durham Cathedral

Maydelin

NT$1,793

NT$2,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements including tables and couches, a large glass partition, and a television screen mounted on the wall.

A spacious indoor area with a play area, seating, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.

A room with four reclining chairs and a bench, arranged in a row.

9. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

2.9 km from Durham Cathedral

Erika

NT$2,170

NT$2,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A neatly made bed with a striped blanket and pillows, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A plate with a piece of meat, a baked item, and vegetables.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a pedestal sink, and a toilet.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two folded towels, a wooden nightstand with a tray of white cups and a red packet, and a patterned wallpaper above the bed.

10. The Queens Head

Gilesgate, 1.4 km from Durham Cathedral

Nigel

NT$2,731

NT$2,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A wooden table with two white mugs, a stainless steel coffee pot, and a tray of Twinings tea packets.

11. Travelodge Durham

Gilesgate, 1.1 km from Durham Cathedral

Chris

NT$1,573

NT$1,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A riverside building with a dock of wooden boats.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a fireplace.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a window with a view of greenery.

A brick cottage with a blue door, a number 14 sign, and a 'Rosewood Cottage' sign.

12. Rosewood Cottage

1.4 km from Durham Cathedral

NT$16,747

NT$20,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A check-in area with a neon sign, self-service kiosks, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A check-in area with a neon sign, a reception desk with plants, and a patterned floor.

A bar area with a countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

13. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

Durham Town Center, 0.6 km from Durham Cathedral

Susan

NT$2,145

NT$2,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a castle surrounded by a lush green landscape with a clear sky.

A room with a large bed, a wooden vanity with a mirror, a red carpet, and a red curtain.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a vase with flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

14. Lumley Castle Hotel

9 km from Durham Cathedral

josephine

NT$2,867

NT$3,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a mural of a bridge, and a large window with curtains.

A reception area with a Costa Coffee sign, a refrigerator with beverages, and a counter with a coffee machine.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a round table, and a large window with curtains.

A modern room with a dining area, a window with a view, and a bar counter.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

6.1 km from Durham Cathedral

NT$1,330

NT$1,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with multiple shelves of bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a computer.

A reception desk with a mirror above it, a vase with flowers, and a laptop on the counter.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green throw blanket, a wall-mounted lamp with a yellow shade, and a framed picture of a tree.

A room with a fireplace, a stained glass window, and a wooden door.

16. The Old Mill

7.7 km from Durham Cathedral

Andrew

NT$3,125

NT$3,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden rocking horse, a fireplace, and a window with a view.

A stone building with a black door, a sign reading "Farthing Cottage," and two white windows with green frames.

A dining area with a wooden table and black chairs, a kitchen in the background, and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, a television, and wooden furniture.

17. Farthing Cottage

15.6 km from Durham Cathedral

rob

NT$3,466

NT$4,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, each with a large umbrella.

A person cutting an egg benedict dish with a lemon slice on a plate, accompanied by a glass of orange juice and a cup of coffee.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a TV.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, blue walls, and decorative plates on the wall.

18. Park Head Hotel

12.7 km from Durham Cathedral

Maureen

NT$3,186

NT$3,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A traditional building with a sign reading "The Saxon Inn." It features a stone wall, a grassy hill, and a paved road in front.

A restaurant with multiple dining areas, including a bar and a seating area with a fireplace.

A hotel reception desk with a name tag, a yellow bell, and framed awards on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. The Saxon Inn

14.7 km from Durham Cathedral

Bradley

NT$3,151

NT$3,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a leather armchair, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a fireplace, leather chairs, a patterned carpet, and a decorative ceiling.

A bar area with a brick wall, a fireplace, and a clock. There are shelves with bottles and a bar counter with glasses.

A hot tub, wooden deck, a hanging chair, a stone wall, and a wooden fence.

20. The Impeccable Pig

15.7 km from Durham Cathedral

Julie

NT$9,736

NT$11,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Durham Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
40 Winks	10.0 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Farnley Tower Guesthouse	9.4 Exceptional 255 reviews	View
My Way Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Durham Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

8/10 Good

"The hotel was clean and well maintained, it felt very welcoming and had a buzz about it that we liked . The dining room was lovely, as was the meal we had on Saturday afternoon. Although we really didn’t enjoy the breakfast, both the sausage and bacon was over cooked."

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"It’s worth just staying there for the warmth and inviting personality of Anna who makes sure everything you need is taken care of. Lovely big rooms and very comfortable bed. Breakfast was also very good."

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay spotlessly clean staff were fabulous. Breakfast was top-notch can’t wait to return."

The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in a really nice setting in the city but also quiet and secluded. Rooms was clean and of a good size, bed was comfortable and staff could not be faulted - attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. For us the bathroom was a disappointment it was not well designed or laid out and was not a "£180/night" bathroom. The shower cubicle was small, the shower cartridge unit was not secured well and no shelf anywhere in the room making it difficult ot put travel bag and tooth brush etc down - the bathroom itself was huge but seemed to have no thought to its design whatsoever. Away from the room and having a need to use the disabled toilet it is so often the case but always is disappointing to have these used as a store room with no thought to the user especially one with limited mobility, there is no way the hand rail could be moved without moving a variety of bins."

Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and well appointed for a one nights stay. We paid for breakfast at the hotel the next morning and it was convenient. Only issue at breakfast was coffee machine was being cleaned and took about 15-20 minutes and we were finished eating but had our coffee after."

52 Old Elvet

10/10 Excellent

"The only problem we had was our room was not cleaned when we had access at 3pm. There was some insistence on check in-time being 3pm with no wiggle room, which is fine, but then the room was filthy. Had to leave the apartment and wander around exhausted from travel and unable to check-in until after 4pm. To her credit Hannah, the building manager, tried to make it right with a partial refund. Otherwise the apartment was lovely and comfortable."

40 Winks

10/10 Excellent

"We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay in this beautiful boutique hotel. We booked the room overlooking the Cathedral which was stunning. The room was really large and immaculately designed. The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and helpful. The walk was no more than 10 minutes to the centre. We were so impressed with this hotel and Durham we would definitely come back."

The Queens Head

8/10 Good

"Enjoyable stay, long walk from town centre"

Travelodge Durham

8/10 Good

"Overall: Very nicely clean! Lovely room, bathroom & view. A bit of a hike to get to the actual room itself, but a pleasant one. Facilities: USB ports worked well for charging. No microwave/fridge available in the room I chose, although I should've inquired about this I suppose. Was able to make instant oatmeal for breakfast using the water kettle & mugs provided. Nice tea/coffee options. Didn't try the "grab-and-go" breakfast—costs extra and doesn't seem super nutritious. Careful: Wifi also costs extra after the first 30 mins you use it per 24-hour period. This was frustrating. But it also wasn't very expensive to buy access (something like £3.50 extra per 24 hours). Friendly staff, but no one was at the reception desk initially. Make sure you have cell service if you need to call them—I didn't, but got lucky since some passersby let me use their phone to call reception. Not sure if pet-friendly. Don't use a car to visit Durham. Take the train!"

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Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

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Palace Green

8.6/10 (29 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Palace Green, a lovely green space in Durham. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

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Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Durham. Visit the spas and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

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Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

8.0/10 (10 reviews)

Find out about the history of Durham when you spend time at Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its lively bars.

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Durham Indoor Market

8.2/10 (68 reviews)

During your visit to Durham, you can enjoy retail therapy at Durham Indoor Market. Check out the spas and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

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St. Nicholas Church

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Durham Cathedral?

Durham Cathedral is located in a welcoming area of Durham known for its beautiful river views and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 93 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Durham Cathedral?

Adjacent to Durham Cathedral, Delta Hotels Durham Royal County is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good options close by include Radisson BLU Hotel Durham and Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Durham Cathedral?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Durham Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Durham Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Durham Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Durham Cathedral?

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What can I see and do near Durham Cathedral?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Durham Heritage Centre and Museum and Oriental Museum. Explore landmarks like Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham Indoor Market, and Palace Green Library. Spend some time wandering around Whitworth Hall Country Park, Palace Green, and Durham Botanic Garden.

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Our top choices for Durham Cathedral hotels

1. 40 Winks

2. Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

3. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

4. My Way Guest House

5. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

6. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

7. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

8. Premier Inn Durham East

9. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

10. The Queens Head

11. Travelodge Durham

12. Rosewood Cottage

13. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

14. Lumley Castle Hotel

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

16. The Old Mill

17. Farthing Cottage

18. Park Head Hotel

19. The Saxon Inn

20. The Impeccable Pig

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Top Durham Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

52 Old Elvet

40 Winks

The Queens Head

Travelodge Durham

Other attractions near Durham Cathedral

Durham Castle

Palace Green Library

Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

Palace Green

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Durham Indoor Market

St. Nicholas Church

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