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A window with a view of a cathedral and trees.

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

A dining area with wicker chairs, a table set for two, and a view of greenery outside.

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

1. 40 Winks

0.6 km from The River Wear

James

NT$6,383

NT$7,660 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A hotel room with a shower, a door, a TV, a sofa, and a cabinet.

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.

2. Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Elvet, 0.2 km from The River Wear

Carol Ann

NT$3,621

NT$4,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A stone building with a blue entrance, a sign with 'hdi' and 'bhang', and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

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

3. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

1.2 km from The River Wear

David

NT$4,713

NT$5,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a sign reading "THIS BEER", and a building with a sign that says "BREWDOG".

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

4. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Elvet, 0.1 km from The River Wear

Eric

NT$2,854

NT$3,425 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

The Kings Lodge Inn entrance with stone lion statues, a stone wall, and a paved walkway.

5. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

0.9 km from The River Wear

Laura

NT$4,184

NT$5,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 multi-story hotel with a brick facade and large windows, reflecting in a body of water.

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

6. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

0.5 km from The River Wear

Julie

NT$3,727

NT$4,472 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 room with a large green wall, two velvet armchairs, and a neon sign reading 'To the moon and back'.

7. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

Durham Town Center, 0.3 km from The River Wear

Susan

NT$2,145

NT$2,574 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 gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, arranged in rows.

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

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

8. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

2.5 km from The River Wear

Erika

NT$2,250

NT$2,700 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 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.

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

A cozy restaurant interior with red cushioned seating, a checkered floor, and a chandelier.

9. The Queens Head

Gilesgate, 1.1 km from The River Wear

Nigel

NT$2,742

NT$2,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

10. Travelodge Durham

Gilesgate, 0.7 km from The River Wear

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 patio with a glass table, two chairs, and a bench.

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.

11. Rosewood Cottage

1.8 km from The River Wear

NT$16,747

NT$20,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 hotel with a sign reading 'Premier Inn,' a front entrance, and surrounding greenery.

12. Premier Inn Durham East

2.2 km from The River Wear

Maydelin

NT$1,793

NT$2,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A deck with wooden furniture and a view of a green field with cows.

A bar with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a neon sign.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a window with a plaid valance, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

A neatly made bed with a textured pillow and a wall-mounted lamp.

13. The Three Horseshoes

5.7 km from The River Wear

Denise

NT$3,138

NT$3,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A brick building with a large window displaying a reflection of trees and a sign that reads "The Old Mill."

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.

14. The Old Mill

7.9 km from The River Wear

Andrew

NT$3,138

NT$3,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A traditional stone building with a sign reading "BOWES INCLINE HOTEL".

A neatly made bed with a white and grey bedspread, two rolled towels, and several pillows in various colors.

An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and benches, covered by black umbrellas with 'San Miguel' branding.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and dark cabinetry.

15. The Bowes Incline

14.5 km from The River Wear

Patricia

NT$4,043

NT$4,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

16. The Manor House 3br Home With Pool Table

18.1 km from The River Wear

NT$3,707

NT$11,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

17. Farthing Cottage

15.8 km from The River Wear

rob

NT$3,481

NT$4,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 luxurious bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror, and a seating area.

18. The Impeccable Pig

15.9 km from The River Wear

Julie

NT$9,777

NT$11,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

19. Park Head Hotel

13.2 km from The River Wear

Maureen

NT$3,199

NT$3,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

6.2 km from The River Wear

NT$1,336

NT$1,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to The River Wear

Property	Property class	Guest rating
40 Winks	10.0 Exceptional 50 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Farnley Tower Guesthouse	9.4 Exceptional 255 reviews	View
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group	9.0 Wonderful 449 reviews	View

Top The River Wear Hotel Reviews

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."

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

10/10 Excellent

"Spa area included. Nice indoor pool etc"

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful curated room and furniture. Location is perfect for exploring the city and location by the river is picturesque, although the near by main does overshadow the tranquility."

Hotel Bannatyne Durham

8/10 Good

"The toilet flush was not very strong. The room has plenty of space but you might want to reconsider if you’re going in the summer as the room does not have air conditioning."

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."

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location in an interesting historical property. Excellent restaurant."

Other attractions near The River Wear

A nighttime scene with people walking on stairs, some holding umbrellas.

Gala Theatre Durham

7.6/10 (19 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Gala Theatre Durham, a storied theater in Durham. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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A historic stone building with a central tower, arched windows, and a cobblestone pathway leading to the entrance.

Durham Castle

9.0/10 (364 reviews)

Durham Castle is just one of the places to see in Durham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and spas in this culturally rich area.

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St. Nicholas Church

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

St. Nicholas Church is just one of the places to see in Durham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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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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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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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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Freemans Quay Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Freemans Quay Leisure Centre during your stay in Durham.

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Palace Green Library

Find out about the history of Durham with a stop at Palace Green Library. Check out the spas and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The River Wear?

The River Wear is located in Durham. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 97 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near The River Wear?

Adjacent to The River Wear, 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 choices within a short distance include Radisson BLU Hotel Durham and Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to The River Wear?

Expedia has 97 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from The River Wear.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The River Wear, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to The River Wear.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The River Wear?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near The River Wear, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near The River Wear?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Durham Heritage Centre and Museum and Oriental Museum. Durham Cathedral, Crook Hall and Gardens, and Durham Indoor Market are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Local parks like Palace Green, Durham Botanic Garden, and Waldridge Fell Country Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for The River Wear hotels

1. 40 Winks

2. Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

3. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

4. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

5. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

6. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

7. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

8. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

9. The Queens Head

10. Travelodge Durham

11. Rosewood Cottage

12. Premier Inn Durham East

13. The Three Horseshoes

14. The Old Mill

15. The Bowes Incline

16. The Manor House 3br Home With Pool Table

17. Farthing Cottage

18. The Impeccable Pig

19. Park Head Hotel

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

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Top The River Wear Hotel Reviews

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Hotel Bannatyne Durham

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

52 Old Elvet

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Other attractions near The River Wear

Gala Theatre Durham

Durham Castle

St. Nicholas Church

Durham Indoor Market

Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Palace Green

Freemans Quay Leisure Centre

Palace Green Library

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