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23 Oct - 25 Oct
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Our top choices for Durham family-friendly hotels

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 modern bathroom with a stone wall, a large mirror, a double sink, a toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower.
A hotel room with a shower, a door, a TV, a sofa, and a cabinet.

1. Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG
Elvet
฿3,538
฿4,245 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG
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.
A bar area with a variety of liquor bottles, a counter with taps, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

2. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Durham
  • Magical family adventures at Durham Castle—from kids' meals at Collage Restaurant to an indoor pool and complimentary cots.
฿3,314
฿3,977 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
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 riverside building with brick architecture, a canal, and autumn foliage.

3. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Elvet
  • Family fun steps from Durham Castle—premium entertainment and cots make the perfect base for explorers.
฿3,023
฿3,628 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
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 dining area with white tables and chairs, set for a meal.
A hallway with a wooden cabinet, a red carpet, and a stained glass door.

4. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Durham
฿5,067
฿6,081 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
A modern house with a large glass facade, a wooden deck, and a hot tub.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a stone fireplace.
A modern, circular building with a balcony and illuminated interior lights, surrounded by trees.
A room with wicker furniture, a large bathtub, and a mirror.

5. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Durham
฿4,643
฿5,572 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
A spacious indoor area with a play area, seating, and large windows.
A room with four reclining chairs and a bench, arranged in a row.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror with integrated lighting.

6. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

Hotel Bannatyne Durham
Durham
฿2,011
฿2,413 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Bannatyne Durham
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a mural of a bridge, and a large window with curtains.
A modern room with a dining area, a window with a view, and a bar counter.
A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.
A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a round table, and a large window with curtains.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
Durham
  • Family-friendly comfort near Durham University with modern rooms, streaming services, and free cots for little ones.
฿1,489
฿1,787 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
A spacious dining area with large windows, tables set for dining, and a view of the outdoor garden.
A room with rows of wooden chairs and tables, large windows, and wall-mounted artwork.
A room with teal walls, a chandelier, and a variety of seating including a blue sofa, red armchair, and yellow chairs.
A room with teal walls, a large tufted sofa, yellow armchairs, and a chandelier.

8. 61 Durham

61 Durham
Durham
฿2,601
฿3,122 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
61 Durham
A banquet hall with round tables, blue chair sashes, white floral arrangements, and candles.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with a view.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A hotel with a parking lot, a road with directional arrows, and a green field in the background.

9. Honest Lawyer Hotel

Honest Lawyer Hotel
Durham
฿2,011
฿2,413 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Honest Lawyer Hotel
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a sink with a mirror, and beige tiled walls.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a ceiling fan, and patterned wallpaper.
A wooden table with metal legs in a room with a grey sofa and a blue wall.
A compact living space with a sofa, a dining table, a kitchen area with cabinets and a TV, and a clock on the wall.

10. Durham City Cottages

Durham City Cottages
Durham
฿3,341
฿4,009 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Durham City Cottages
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Durham

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Durham

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 room with two armchairs, a small wooden table, and a window with curtains.
A conference room with rows of chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG
Elvet
฿3,538
฿4,245 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG
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.
A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a large potted tree.

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Durham
฿3,314
฿3,977 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
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.
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".

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Elvet
฿3,023
฿3,628 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
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 dining area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a bar area with stools.
A modern room with a dining area, a window with a view, and a bar counter.

Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
Durham
฿1,489
฿1,787 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a side table with a vase of flowers, and a tall floor lamp.
A room with teal walls, a chandelier, and a variety of seating including a blue sofa, red armchair, and yellow chairs.
A conservatory with glass doors, a lawn, and outdoor furniture.
A room with rows of wooden chairs and tables, large windows, and wall-mounted artwork.

61 Durham

61 Durham
Durham
฿2,601
฿3,122 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
61 Durham
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 dining area with white tables and chairs, set for a meal.
A hallway with a wooden cabinet, a red carpet, and a stained glass door.

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Durham
฿5,067
฿6,081 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
A modern house with a large glass facade, a wooden deck, and a hot tub.
A room with wicker furniture, a large bathtub, and a mirror.
A modern interior with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a cozy seating area with a leather sofa, a large window with sheer curtains, and a visible bathroom with a patterned wall.
A swimming pool with two people in the water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a view of a garden.

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Durham
฿4,643
฿5,572 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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 sign for 'MY WAY GUESTHOUSE' with a logo, set against a backdrop of autumn leaves and a gravel path leading to a building.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone wall, and a tiled roof.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

My Way Guest House

My Way Guest House
Durham
฿3,519
฿3,519 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
My Way Guest House
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and hanging glasses.
A menu board listing cocktails and bubbles with various drink names.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a bar area, and framed pictures on the walls.
A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a wooden nightstand, and a door with a bulletin board.

The Avenue

The Avenue
Durham
฿3,351
฿3,351 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Avenue
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, and a mirror.
A restaurant interior with striped chairs, wooden tables, and a brick wall.
A hallway with framed artwork on the wall, potted plants, and a staircase.
A wooden cabin with a deck and a large tree in front.

Bowburn Hall Hotel

Bowburn Hall Hotel
Durham
฿3,148
฿3,778 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Bowburn Hall Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Durham Hotel Reviews

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle

10/10 Excellent
"Stayed one night . Very impressed with the room had everything we needed . Close to the station . Staff very friendly and helpful"
Julie 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Newcastle
The County Hotel, Newcastle

The County Hotel, Newcastle

8/10 Good
"Amazing location, stunning architecture, comfy rooms but pillows could be better"
Benjamin 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The County Hotel, Newcastle
Malmaison Newcastle

Malmaison Newcastle

8/10 Good
"The room heating and cooling system didn’t work So the room was cold"
Adam 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Malmaison Newcastle
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Fabulous hotel, great location"
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

10/10 Excellent
"Ideal hotel - well maintained with helpful staff"
Alan 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location, comfortable room, nice bar and restaurant. We used as base to visit Beamish village, ideal."
terence 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Lumley Castle Hotel
Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, modern finis. Ideal Location for a pit stop stay."
Jack 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Super 8 by Wyndham Durham
Royal Station Hotel

Royal Station Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay at the hotel. Location perfect right beside the train station and short walk into town"
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Royal Station Hotel
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

10/10 Excellent
"Good comfortable rooms.Good breakfasts and helpful reception staff.A new toaster is needed.Too slow."
David 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Frequently asked questions

What's Durham like for family-friendly holidays?
The welcoming destination of Durham is a good choice if you've been considering a getaway with your children. The walking trails and restaurants are just a couple of things that make this an attractive spot for a family holiday. Fly into Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.), which is located 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Durham?
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County is a hotel with a restaurant and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your stay with the children include Radisson BLU Hotel Durham and Super 8 by Wyndham Durham.
How many family hotels should I expect to find in Durham?
Expedia has 5 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Durham.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Durham?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 14°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Durham is 762 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Durham?
While you and your family are visiting Durham, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Gala Theatre Durham and Adventure Valley. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Diggerland and Durham Indoor Market.
What's the best way for us to get around Durham?
If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Durham Station. Durham may not have many public transport options, so consider a car rental to maximise your time.