The City (Durham, GB) from 84 £/night

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The City - Durham

New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.4Great

Location9.4

Staff9.3

Value for money9.0

Breakfast9.0

Cleanliness8.9

Who stays here

Solo39%

Couples38%

Groups13%

Families10%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.4Great

Location9.4

Staff9.3

Value for money9.0

Breakfast9.0

Cleanliness8.9

Who stays here

Solo39%

Couples38%

Groups13%

Families10%

3-star inn with an on-site pub serving affordable drinks and live music in Durham city center

Rooms & Accommodations

The City Durham offers en-suite bathrooms in all rooms, with select accommodations featuring kitchen facilities and spacious living areas. Rooms include flat-screen TVs with cable channels and free toiletries in private bathrooms. Some rooms provide a separate living area with a single bed, plus a master bedroom with a king-size bed.

Dining & Bar

City Rooms Durham has an on-site pub with a relaxed atmosphere that offers affordable drinks, real ales, and a range of snacks. The pub hosts live music performances and live sport events on multiple screens, including a sun terrace with a TV for outdoor viewing. The hotel provides an extensive breakfast menu daily with various options to suit different preferences.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The City Hotel Durham is a 5-minute walk from Palace Green and 500 metres from Durham Cathedral, placing guests within walking distance of historic sites. St Nicholas Church and Palace Green Library are also nearby attractions accessible on foot. The city center location provides direct access to shops, restaurants, and the River Wear.

Entertainment & Activities

The City Inn Durham offers movie nights and live sport events in the pub, alongside regular live music performances. Guests can take part in cycling activities in and around the area, with routes starting directly from the hotel. A sun terrace with outdoor furniture and a TV showing rugby matches provides additional relaxation space.

Guest Services & Amenities

The City Durham provides luggage storage and dry cleaning services for guests, along with express check-in/check-out options. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and all guest rooms, with CCTV coverage in common areas and outside the property for security. Daily housekeeping, ironing service, and laundry facilities are included, and a bar stamp card offers a free drink after three purchases.

Location: 5 min walk from Durham Cathedral and Palace Green
Rooms: en-suite bathrooms, some with kitchen facilities
Dining: on-site pub with affordable drinks and breakfast menu
Entertainment: live music, movie nights, live sport events
Activities: cycling routes and sun terrace with TV

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-22:00

until 11:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:11

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Rooms and availability

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Private Bathroom Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 King-size bed

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Single Room

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Check-in/ Check-out

Express check-in/ -out

VIP check-in/ -out

Sports & Fitness

Cycling

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Sun terrace

Room view

City view

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Dressing area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The City

💵 Lowest room price	84 £
📏 Distance to centre	900 m
✈️ Distance to airport	39.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Newcastle, NCL

Location

New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

Address

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New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

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New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Church

Durham Cathedral

820 m

Castle

Tunstall Chapel

610 m

Museum

Oriental Museum

1.7 km

Garden

Crook Hall and Gardens

1.2 km

Landmark

Marquess of Londonderry's Statue

1.0 km

Museum

Durham University Museum of Archaeology

1.1 km

Landmark

Durham Riverside Walk

1.0 km

Park

Durham University Botanic Garden

1.5 km

Landmark

Old Durham Gardens

950 m

Shopping Area

The Riverwalk

820 m

Landmark

Low Burnhall Woods

950 m

Park

Wharton Park

1.3 km

Landmark

Great High Wood

810 m

Landmark

World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

1.1 km

Landmark

Aykley Wood Nature Reserve

1.4 km

Landmark

Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Coffee Shop

2.1 km

Bailey Ct

Palace Green

560 m

Library

Palace Green Library

560 m

Durham Market Place

Neptune Statue

420 m

Museum

Durham Museum

500 m

Market Place

The Durham Light Infantry Memorial

490 m

Palace Green Library Durham University

Lindisfarne Gospels

560 m

Gallery

Bow Trust

540 m

Mall

Prince Bishops Shopping Centre

490 m

Bridge

Elvet Bridge

210 m

Bridge

Kingsgate Bridge

380 m

Restaurant

The Swan & Three Cygnets

220 m

Restaurant

The Library

340 m

Restaurant

Treats Tea Room

410 m

Restaurant

Greggs

260 m

Restaurant

Riverside Bar & Cafe

260 m

Restaurant

Cafe Cenno

490 m

Restaurant

KFC

950 m

Restaurant

Pizza Uno

500 m

Restaurant

Brooklyn pizza Slice

380 m

Reviews of The City

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FAQ about The City

What interesting sites can I visit not far from the The City Hotel?

Guests of the The City Hotel can visit Statue of Neptune in Market Place (just near the accommodation), or Durham Museum placed 7 minutes' walk away.

Which airport is the closest to the 3-star The City Hotel?

The closest airport to the 3-star The City Hotel is Durham Tees Valley airport (40 km) and it is reachable with a 40-minute drive.

Is there a parking at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can take advantage of parking.

What are our dining options during the stay at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-restaurant The Capital offering Asian cuisine.

What time is check-in and check-out at the The City Hotel hotel?

Guests of the The City Hotel hotel can check in from 15:00 to 22:00 and check out from 11:00.

How much does it cost to stay at the 3-star The City Hotel hotel?

The price for a room in the 3-star The City Hotel hotel starts at $110.

What payment methods are available in The City Hotel?

At The City Hotel, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.

What room types are available at the hotel?

Quadruple Room, Superior Room, and Superior King Room are among the room types available at the hotel.

Which amenities are included in the rooms at The City Hotel?

Each room at The City Hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with a hair dryer and a bathtub.