The Best Hotels Closest to Durham Castle in Durham - 2026 Updated Prices

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

1. 40 Winks

0.3 km from Durham Castle

James

฿7,080

฿8,496 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Elvet, 0.4 km from Durham Castle

Carol Ann

฿4,346

฿5,215 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

3. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

0.9 km from Durham Castle

David

฿4,965

฿5,958 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

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

A modern house with a tiled roof, a glass conservatory, and a wooden deck.

4. My Way Guest House

3.1 km from Durham Castle

Jaimee

฿3,480

฿3,480 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

5. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Elvet, 0.3 km from Durham Castle

Eric

฿3,292

฿3,950 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

6. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

0.7 km from Durham Castle

Laura

฿4,383

฿5,259 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

7. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

0.6 km from Durham Castle

Julie

฿3,757

฿4,508 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

8. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

Durham Town Center, 0.4 km from Durham Castle

Ruby

฿2,000

฿2,400 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and weight machines, arranged in rows.

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

9. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

2.8 km from Durham Castle

Erika

฿2,246

฿2,696 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

10. Travelodge Durham

Gilesgate, 1 km from Durham Castle

Chris

฿1,726

฿1,726 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A plate of food including sausages, a slice of meat, onion rings, and a drink.

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.

11. The Queens Head

Gilesgate, 1.4 km from Durham Castle

Nigel

฿2,873

฿2,873 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A riverside building with a dock of wooden boats.

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

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

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

12. Rosewood Cottage

1.5 km from Durham Castle

฿17,544

฿21,053 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

13. Premier Inn Durham East

2.5 km from Durham Castle

Maydelin

฿1,805

฿2,166 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A stone building with a red-tiled roof, a patio with a table and chairs, and a barbecue grill.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

A cozy bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a fireplace.

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

14. Orchard Cottage

3.2 km from Durham Castle

฿26,560

฿31,872 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A building entrance with a dark door labeled "HORSE SHOE" and two flower pots on either side.

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

15. The Three Horseshoes

5.9 km from Durham Castle

Denise

฿3,287

฿3,945 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

16. The Old Mill

7.8 km from Durham Castle

Andrew

฿3,287

฿3,945 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A bar area with a dark wood counter, multiple bar tools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

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

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

17. The Bowes Incline

14.6 km from Durham Castle

Patricia

฿4,235

฿5,083 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A compact kitchen with a wooden table, a washing machine, and a microwave.

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

18. Farthing Cottage

15.6 km from Durham Castle

rob

฿3,646

฿4,375 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

6.2 km from Durham Castle

฿1,856

฿2,228 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

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

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

20. The Impeccable Pig

15.9 km from Durham Castle

Julie

฿10,060

฿12,072 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Durham Castle

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 248 reviews	View
My Way Guest House	9.4 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View

Top Durham Castle Hotel Reviews

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here before a university move in. I got a complimentary upgrade in room so that I could be near the second rom so had robe and slippers for spa. Comfortable spacious room. Spa very nice but in the morning steam room broken and jacuzzi cold. Gym big with lots of equipment Breakfast excellent. Parking cheaper if you book in advance. Easy walk into town"

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is very well located for visiting the old city centre on foot, and is a 20 minute walk from the train station. My room was large, clean and quiet. It had A/C (though I didn’t really need it) and a mini-fridge. I took the English breakfast option, which was a good choice as there are not many breakfast cafes nearby. My one quibble was with the bathroom, which had a shower in the tub with a glass door which leaked water on the floor. Hotel offered a late checkout option of 1 pm (vs 12 pm) for £10, which was worth it for me. Hotel has a large pay parking lot, useful for people travelling by car."

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."

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Everything what more can we say 😊😊"

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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

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 Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel, ideally located for Durham centre & train station. Staff were helpful & welcoming. Room has been recently refurbished & everything was nice, clean & tidy. We ate in the hotel one night - it was nice but could have been a bit hotter. We went to Veera’s (Indian) the following night which was lovely & a 10 min walk away. Parked at hotel easily & breakfast included- very nice."

St Chads College

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay at a reasonable price for events in Durham and Newcastle. A short walk to the cathedral, castle and city centre. Student rooms are basic but clean."

The Queens Head

8/10 Good

"Enjoyable stay, long walk from town centre"

Other attractions near Durham Castle

Durham Cathedral

9.6/10 (652 reviews)

Durham Cathedral 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 or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

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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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Palace Green Library

Find out about the history of Durham when you take a trip to Palace Green Library. Visit 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 visit its lively bars.

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Durham Indoor Market

8.2/10 (68 reviews)

During your visit to Durham, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Durham Indoor Market. Visit the spas and lively bars in this culturally rich area.

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Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Durham Heritage Centre and Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Durham. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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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 visit its top-notch restaurants.

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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 holiday in Durham. Visit the spas and stunning cathedral in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Durham Castle?

Durham Castle is located in a welcoming area of Durham known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 93 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Durham Castle?

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

How many hotels will I find close to Durham Castle?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Durham Castle.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Durham Castle.

What can I see and do near Durham Castle?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Durham Heritage Centre and Museum and Oriental Museum. Durham Cathedral, Crook Hall and Gardens and Palace Green are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Durham Botanic Garden and Waldridge Fell Country Park.

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Our top choices for Durham Castle 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. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

7. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

8. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

9. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

10. Travelodge Durham

11. The Queens Head

12. Rosewood Cottage

13. Premier Inn Durham East

14. Orchard Cottage

15. The Three Horseshoes

16. The Old Mill

17. The Bowes Incline

18. Farthing Cottage

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

20. The Impeccable Pig

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Top Durham Castle Hotel Reviews

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

52 Old Elvet

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

40 Winks

The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

St Chads College

The Queens Head

Other attractions near Durham Castle

Durham Cathedral

Palace Green

Palace Green Library

Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Durham Indoor Market

Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

St. Nicholas Church

Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology

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