What's it like in Durham Town Center?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Durham's Durham Town Center neighbourhood has to offer. Are you looking for Durham Town Center travel tips? Make sure that you visit Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Indoor Market while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Durham Town Center area?

Expedia has 7 Durham Town Center hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Durham area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Durham Town Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Durham Town Center.

What is there to do around this Durham neighbourhood?

Durham Cathedral, Durham Indoor Market and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre are landmarks that can't be missed during your stay in Durham Town Center. Gala Theatre Durham and Palace Green are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Durham Town Center include Palace Green Library, Durham Heritage Centre and Museum and The River Wear. While you're out sightseeing, The River Wear and Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology are a couple of additional sights to visit in Durham.

Top 10 Durham Town Center Hotels of 2026

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

1. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

Durham Town Center

Susan

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

2. Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

Elvet, 0.3 km from Durham Town Center

Rebecca

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

3. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Elvet, 0.2 km from Durham Town Center

John

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

4. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

0.5 km from Durham Town Center

Anne

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

5. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

0.8 km from Durham Town Center

MARK

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

6. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

1 km from Durham Town Center

David

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

7. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

2.8 km from Durham Town Center

Richard

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

6.2 km from Durham Town Center

Sandra

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A banquet hall with round tables, blue chair sashes, white floral arrangements, and candles.

9. Honest Lawyer Hotel

4.3 km from Durham Town Center

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A restaurant with wicker furniture, hanging lights, and a patterned ceiling.

10. The Highfield Hotel

8 km from Durham Town Center

john

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

11. The Three Horseshoes

5.8 km from Durham Town Center

Denise

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

12. Lumley Castle Hotel

8.8 km from Durham Town Center

Jane

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a side table with a vase of flowers, and a tall floor lamp.

13. 61 Durham

5.5 km from Durham Town Center

Bradley

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

14. The Old Mill

7.8 km from Durham Town Center

Nikola

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern house with a large glass facade, a wooden deck, and a hot tub.

15. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4.4 km from Durham Town Center

Hazel

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

16. Park Head Hotel

13 km from Durham Town Center

Maureen

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A buffet counter with various food items and beverages.

17. Holiday Inn Washington by IHG

12.4 km from Durham Town Center

James

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern outdoor patio with a fire pit, picnic tables, and a glass door leading to a room.

18. The Reston Hotel, Newcastle South (Washington), Part of the AG Collection

12.5 km from Durham Town Center

Kacie

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A restaurant with a checkered floor, brick walls, and a variety of seating arrangements including tables and chairs.

19. The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group

14.6 km from Durham Town Center

MARY

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A courtyard with a central fountain, outdoor seating, and a building with a clock tower.

20. Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

13.9 km from Durham Town Center

Laura

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Durham Town Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 52 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Farnley Tower Guesthouse	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 258 reviews	View

Where to stay in Durham Town Center

Find the best Durham Town Center areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Elvet

Though Elvet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gala Theatre Durham and Crook Hall and Gardens.

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Gilesgate

While Gilesgate isn't home to many top sights, Gala Theatre Durham and Crook Hall and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A stone bridge over a river, a castle in the background, and a tree-lined bank.

Pity Me

While Pity Me may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Crook Hall and Gardens and Gala Theatre Durham.

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A cathedral with two prominent towers, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a town in the background.

Brasside

While Brasside isn't home to many top sights, Adventure Valley and Crook Hall and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Durham Town Center Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside

10/10 Excellent

"Great location 10mins to centre over the millennium bridge, room with a view over the river.. parking wasn’t a problem, limited spaces Bed was comfortable Over all would definitely stay there again."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead

8/10 Good

"The hotel was good, however the bathroom definitely require an upgrade, the tiles and bathroom suite is dated and plumbing old. The shower pressure was very low. The bedding and towels were really good. And this is very important to me. But definitely bathroom needs improvement"

Dakota Newcastle

10/10 Excellent

"The valet parking was v convenient and the reception process slick. Loved the room- v clean and convenient with lovely view of the river. Bathroom and shower superb but we were bit surprised there was no shower gel - there were small bottles of shampoo etc and bar of soap but no gel. Lovely breakfast with exemplary service and the bar was a pleasant place to relax at the end of the day. All of the staff with whom we came into contact gave first class service and did everything they could to make our stay memorable."

Royal Station Hotel

8/10 Good

"Called in advance to request a lower floor; and the receptionist, Annabelle was wonderful: making sure that we got a lower floor room, and just being very welcome. Hotel itself is a little dated decor wise, but is clean. Was very excited to find out the room had a little fridge in it. Perfect for a wee bottle of milk for my tea, and our water bottles. Room was very warm so we slept with a window open: word of warning: it’s very loud well into the early hours: and we were staying on weeknights. I can sleep through anything so was fine: but if you’re a light sleeper: it’s not for you. Perfect location: can access from the railway station. Just along the road from the Life Museum. Short journey to metro centre. And a walk to all main attractions (including the football stadium if you like that sort of thing) There was a room service menu: we didn’t get anything from it: but prices were reasonable. All in all, a good stay, and would stay again"

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Our top choices for Durham Town Center hotels

1. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

2. Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG

3. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

5. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

6. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

7. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

9. Honest Lawyer Hotel

10. The Highfield Hotel

11. The Three Horseshoes

12. Lumley Castle Hotel

13. 61 Durham

14. The Old Mill

15. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

16. Park Head Hotel

17. Holiday Inn Washington by IHG

18. The Reston Hotel, Newcastle South (Washington), Part of the AG Collection

19. The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group

20. Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

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Where to stay in Durham Town Center

Elvet

Gilesgate

Pity Me

Brasside

Top Durham Town Center Hotel Reviews

Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside

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