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The 10 Best Guesthouses in Durham, UK

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All units come with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kettle, a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a desk. Units come with a private bathroom with slippers, while some rooms also feature a patio and others also feature city views. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels.

Sage Gateshead is 28 km from the guest house, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 38 km from 40Winks.

Very rich and delicious breakfast; a beautifully designed hotel and a spacious deluxe room with a view of Durham Cathedral. The hotel is very well located by the riverbank, and very close to major attractions.

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9.5
Exceptional
354 reviews
Price from
$237
per night

Sage Gateshead is 27 km from the guest house, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 38 km from Castle View Guesthouse.

Everything was of the highest standard. The room, the bed, the en-suite, all very tastefully resourced, very clean and in perfect working order. Nothing was too much trouble. Great staff and great service. Will return.

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9.1
Wonderful
622 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

Boasting a hot tub, Stunning 2 Bedroom Guest House with Hot Tub is set in Durham. The property was built in 19th century and has accommodation with a patio. There is a barbecue and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay , exceptionally clean , and nothing was too much bother ! Would definitely recommend this place and no doubt will definitely be visiting again in the future!

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9.6
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
$250
per night

The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house.

Newcastle Train Station is 22 km from the guest house, while Northumbria University is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 31 km from Durham Donkey Rescue Shepherd's Hut.

This is such an amazing place! Lovely hosts! The location and position is just so peaceful - the hut is outstanding and soooo beautiful! But...the donkeys...WOW...just a sheer joy to be around!

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9.8
Exceptional
38 reviews
Price from
$161
per night

Set in Durham and within 20 km of Beamish Museum, The City Hotel has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 3-star inn offers dry cleaning services and luggage storage space. The inn features family rooms.

Location fab, very friendly, comfortable rooms....just a touch warm through the night but wouldn't put me off. Considering above a pub had a good sleep ...wasn't noisy. Allowed to leave our cases which was a great help as train wasn't until afternoon, fab location near everything, great little pub too with a great offer of a card stamp , buy 3 pints get next one free 👍 would defo stay again....five stars 😁 also had everything you needed in the room....the little bowl of sweets on the dresser is a cute touch too ...had an upstairs sun terrace , partly covered with tv showing the rugby 👍 great place to stay ...really enjoyed it. Thankyou

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8.4
Very Good
1,736 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

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
2,327 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, with an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and car parking.

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.

Beautiful both inside and out, excellent value, tucked all the boxes

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8.7
Excellent
2,428 reviews
Price from
$136
per night

The guest house provides guests with a patio, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 km from the guest house, while Theatre Royal is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 40 km from The Old School House.

Lovely place, owner very helpful.

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8.2
Very Good
373 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

Located in Durham, within 20 km of Beamish Museum and 24 km of Stadium of Light, Victoria inn provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 26 km from Sage Gateshead, 27 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 27 km from Theatre Royal. The inn features family rooms.

Lovely stay right between the city center and Durham university. Rooms were really cosy. They don't serve breakfast. But Durham is small and cafes are in walking distance.

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8.4
Very Good
958 reviews
Price from
$113
per night

Located within 17 km of Beamish Museum and 27 km of Sage Gateshead in Durham, My Way Guest House provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 km from the accommodation, while Stadium of Light is 27 km away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 39 km from My Way Guest House.

Comfortable clean lovely outlook. Self service breakfast but a large variety of offerings. Would definitely recommend.

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8.7
Excellent
175 reviews
Price from
$83
per night

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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Durham

  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review
    New house in great location- pubs, take aways, restaurants and mini-supermarkets within 1 minutes walk. 2 minutes walk to bus to Durham (10 min ride) or Newcastle. House was spotless, comfortable and homely. Great host- stayed in contact to make sure we had everything we needed (which we did.) Hope to stay again!
    Jayne
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,428 reviews
    Annette is a great host, very friendly & attentive. The property has some unique but really nice features with a great location. On site restaurant is very nice.
    joanna
    Young couple
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 101 reviews
    Great location, comfortable stylish accommodation and a great host! Cosy wood burner was lovely and dog was made very welcome
    Jean
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 688 reviews
    Very clean comfortable room , great location , loads of retail park shopping virtually on the doorstep , Maccies Kfc etc ..petrol station round the corner great frequent bus links into the city centre . The host was very kind and helpful 🙂 excellent value for money for a short break and the cooked breakfast was great ! We will definitely stay here again 👍
    liz
    Family with young children
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 958 reviews
    Accommodation is situated above one of the last authentic traditonal pubs in the UK. Great atmosphere in the cosy pub for locals and visitors alike and decorated with antiques and serving great ales and wines. Dog friendly Very clean facilities and charming decoration in the room. Owner is on site if you need anything. Free Parking available. great location in city centre Walking distance to cathedral. great restaurants and pubs and winebars nearby
    JACQUI
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,736 reviews
    A suite of rooms including fully equipt kitchen including fridge and freezer. Lounge cosy reading area on the landing with two big chairs Remarkably quiet for a central location ( we did t go at the weekend:)) Joanne was super host charming and knowledgeable.
    Hilary
    Young couple
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 373 reviews
    Great location, perfect for our friends wedding & reception. It was lovely & peaceful, in an area with so much history. Martin was a great host and nothing was too much trouble.
    Hannah
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,428 reviews
    Lovely bed and breakfast, cozy and beautiful and quiet location walking distance to the city centre. Staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay there again.
    nayra
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $77.83
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 75 reviews
    Beautiful farm in a quiet location, only a short drive from Durham. Great host, made us feel welcome. Shared large kitchen and a living room with an offer of freshly laid eggs in the morning, made for a great start of the day.
    Slavko
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 302 reviews
    Beautifully decorated and very well equipped spacious apartment, located centrally for all attractions but in a quiet area and with the added bonus of secure parking Great shower and comfy bed. Thank you to Ray for all the little extras provided and for being such a great host.
    Jane
    Young couple

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