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 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.

A leather armchair with two pillows, one with a fox design and the other with a crest, and a modern lamp with a black shade and gold accents.

1. 40 Winks

0.3 km from Durham Castle

James

Rp3.799.259

Rp4.559.111 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 stone building with a blue entrance, a sign with 'hdi' and 'bhang', and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

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

2. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

0.9 km from Durham Castle

David

Rp2.649.441

Rp3.179.329 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A staircase with a floral arrangement, a table with glasses and bottles, and a door with a framed picture.

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

A dining table set for six with clear chairs, a chandelier, and a view of a building through the window.

3. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Elvet, 0.3 km from Durham Castle

Eric

Rp1.766.426

Rp2.119.711 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

The Kings Lodge Inn entrance with stone lion statues, a stone wall, and a paved walkway.

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

4. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

0.7 km from Durham Castle

Laura

Rp2.351.888

Rp2.822.171 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 bar area with a countertop, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A room with a large green wall, two velvet armchairs, and a neon sign reading 'To the moon and back'.

5. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

Durham Town Center, 0.4 km from Durham Castle

Ruby

Rp1.205.549

Rp1.446.659 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white floral arrangements and elegant table settings.

6. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

0.6 km from Durham Castle

Julie

Rp2.094.889

Rp2.513.867 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.

7. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

2.8 km from Durham Castle

Erika

Rp1.205.367

Rp1.446.440 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 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.

A cozy restaurant interior with red cushioned seating, a checkered floor, and a chandelier.

8. The Queens Head

Gilesgate, 1.4 km from Durham Castle

Nigel

Rp1.539.175

Rp1.539.175 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

9. Travelodge Durham

Gilesgate, 1 km from Durham Castle

Chris

Rp944.075

Rp944.075 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

10. Premier Inn Durham East

2.5 km from Durham Castle

Maydelin

Rp1.007.918

Rp1.209.502 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 reception desk with a mirror above it, a vase with flowers, and a laptop on the counter.

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

11. The Old Mill

7.8 km from Durham Castle

Andrew

Rp1.763.857

Rp2.116.629 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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

12. The Bowes Incline

14.6 km from Durham Castle

Patricia

Rp2.272.678

Rp2.727.308 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

6.2 km from Durham Castle

Rp889.340

Rp1.067.208 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A stone building with a black door, a sign reading "Farthing Cottage," and two white windows with green frames.

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

14. Farthing Cottage

15.6 km from Durham Castle

rob

Rp1.953.569

Rp2.344.282 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, blue walls, and decorative plates on the wall.

A person cutting an egg benedict dish with a lemon slice on a plate, accompanied by a glass of orange juice and a cup of coffee.

A large, white building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

15. Park Head Hotel

12.9 km from Durham Castle

Maureen

Rp1.600.811

Rp1.920.973 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A traditional building with a sign reading "The Saxon Inn." It features a stone wall, a grassy hill, and a paved road in front.

A hotel reception desk with a name tag, a yellow bell, and framed awards on the wall.

A bar area with multiple taps, a pool table, and bar stools.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

16. The Saxon Inn

14.9 km from Durham Castle

Bradley

Rp1.778.679

Rp2.134.414 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a vase with flowers.

A room with a large bed, a wooden vanity with a mirror, a red carpet, and a red curtain.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

17. Lumley Castle Hotel

8.8 km from Durham Castle

Julie

Rp1.538.557

Rp1.846.268 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A pub named 'The Pickled Parson' with a traditional white facade, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

A wooden dining table set with wine glasses, cutlery, and a menu at The Pickled Parson in Sedgfield.

A teal leather chair with a small round table beside it, featuring a white vase with yellow flowers.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a telephone, a hanging mirror, a sink with toiletries, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield

15.8 km from Durham Castle

Mark

Rp2.170.632

Rp2.604.758 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

An outdoor patio area with round wooden tables and chairs, a green vertical garden, and a wooden lattice fence.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a mirror, a lamp, and a check-in counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a plaid carpet, and a desk with a chair.

19. The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group

14.7 km from Durham Castle

Neil

Rp1.561.206

Rp1.873.542 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.

A brick house with a tiled roof, surrounded by dense greenery.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

20. Travelodge Washington A1 Northbound

12.8 km from Durham Castle

Paula

Rp903.001

Rp903.001 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
Farnley Tower Guesthouse	9.4 Exceptional 250 reviews	View
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group	9.0 Wonderful 448 reviews	View
Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate	8.8 Excellent 45 reviews	View

Top Durham Castle Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

10/10 Excellent

"We really liked the size of the rooms. The shower is small but Robert at front desk was very helpful in finding us a room with a walk in shower. Location is great!"

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Asti was incredible! Farnley went above and beyond. The Indian restaurant was amazing too. Would absolutely come back here"

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."

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. Farnley Tower Guesthouse

3. Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4. The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group

5. Premier Inn Durham City Centre - Walkergate

6. Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

7. Hotel Bannatyne Durham

8. The Queens Head

9. Travelodge Durham

10. Premier Inn Durham East

11. The Old Mill

12. The Bowes Incline

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Durham

14. Farthing Cottage

15. Park Head Hotel

16. The Saxon Inn

17. Lumley Castle Hotel

18. The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield

19. The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group

20. Travelodge Washington A1 Northbound

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Top Durham Castle Hotel Reviews

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

52 Old Elvet

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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