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Low season

November

High season

September

Average price (weeknight)

$178

Average price (weekend night)

$217
Cheapest month to stay with an average 23% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 22% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

Best Durham hotels

Most recommended Durham hotels

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Honest Lawyer Hotel - Durham - Bedroom
Honest Lawyer Hotel
7.7 Good
$151+
$151+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly
OYO The Townhouse - Durham - Bedroom
OYO The Townhouse
8.6 Very Good
$328+
$328+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Hardwick Hall Hotel
8.2 Very Good
$245+
$245+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Bowburn Hall Hotel
8.1 Very Good
$133+
$133+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Lumley Castle Hotel
8.2 Very Good
$221+
$221+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pet friendly

How much is a Durham hotel?

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When to book a hotel in Durham

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Top tips for finding Durham hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Durham, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Durham in November and February.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Durham if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 22 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Durham accommodation.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Durham for 2 days.
  • First-time visitors to Durham should try the city centre for accommodations so they can have ready access to transportation links and places of interest. The Garden House Inn on Framwellgate Peth is just over 0.5 miles from downtown. Alternatively, Kingsbridge Inn, also on Waddington Street, comes with a free English breakfast and is near the Palace Garden Library.
  • There are several good options for the economy traveler. Glesgatemoor Hotel on Teasdale Terrace has lobby Wi-Fi, a bar and a breakfast buffet. If you prefer, The City Durham in New Elvet is a ‘no frills’ option that only offers free Wi-Fi and luggage storage, but breakfast will be an additional charge. Both hotels are about a 30-minute drive from Newcastle (NCL) Airport.
  • Travellers who prefer a close proximity to an airport can choose between Durham (MME) Airport and Newcastle (NCL) Airport. Days lnn Durham at Roadchef Motorway Area is 27-minute drive to Durham Airport and a 32-minute drive to Newcastle Airport. This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, a restaurant, free crib beds and a 24-hour front desk.
  • When in Durham, plan a visit to the Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, take a tour and view the rich architecture and history of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, which date back to the Norman Conquest. Reserve a room at the Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County in Old Elvets; it has 24-hour room service, a restaurant and buffet breakfast.
  • Durham City Indoor Market Hall is a popular historical shopping center in downtown Durham within a ten-minute walk from Durham Rail Station. It features several stores that offer retail shopping, arts, crafts and flea markets. Not far away is Prince Bishops Shopping Centre for all modern necessities. Reserve a room at Seven Stars Inn on High Street North and engage in a bit of retail therapy.

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