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Here is a quick list of Guest Houses in Durham, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Farnley Tower Guesthouse |
8.6 / 10 (1863 Reviews) |
From 141$ | |
| Castle View Guesthouse |
9.1 / 10 (412 Reviews) |
From 138$ | |
| The Old School House Hotel |
8.0 / 10 (162 Reviews) |
From 71$ |
Guest Houses offer a much more personal and homely experience when travelling than a traditional hotel. Often with a much lower price tag, a guest house can provide a comfortable base for your staycation in Durham.
Durham is home to dozens of charming and well-maintained guest houses, each with their own unique character and offering a variety of services and amenities. Whether you’re looking for a place to stay while visiting family and friends, or are looking for a quiet weekend away, a guest house is the perfect option.
Guest houses often offer a breakfast service, and many are happy to provide dinner on request. You can also expect a warm welcome and a place to store your luggage until you’re ready to check in.
Most guest houses are located close to the city centre, making it easy to explore all that Durham has to offer. With a wide range of prices and options to choose from, there’s a guest house for everyone in Durham.
Luxury Guest Houses in Durham
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Farnley Tower Guesthouse
From 141$
The 4-star Farnley Tower Guesthouse Durham comprises individual rooms approximately a 20-minute stroll of the resplendent monument "Durham Cathedral". Guests can enjoy the a la carte restaurant on site that offers Indian cuisine as well as admire views of surrounding countryside.
The venue is located 1 km from the centre of Durham and a couple of minutes' drive from Palace Green. The accommodation is also placed approximately a 25-minute stroll of the Norman Tunstall Chapel.
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Castle View Guesthouse
From 138$
The postgraduate Ustinov College is 2.1 km from Castle View Guest House Durham, while Palace Green is 600 metres away. Set near the monumental Durham Cathedral, the venue overlooks the garden and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.
Located off Durham Light Infantry Museum & Durham Art Gallery, the guest house is about 5 minutes’ walk from Durham city centre. You can get to the Gulbenkian Oriental Museum in a few minutes by car.
Cheap Guest Houses in Durham
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Woodland Barn Hotel
Featuring complimentary parking, a sun terrace and a golf course, Woodland Barn Hotel Durham offers accommodation 15 minutes' walk from Mount Oswald Golf Club. The venue is located 3 km from the centre of Durham and a couple of minutes' drive from Palace Green.
The 10-hectare Durham University Botanic Garden is less than 1 km away. This hotel is just off Low Burnhall and 40 km from Durham Tees Valley airport.
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My Way Guest House
Featuring hire of bicycle as well as free WiFi throughout the property, My Way Guest House is set in Durham, 2.9 km to the monumental Durham Cathedral. Palace Green is less than 2.9 km away.
The venue lies about 30 minutes' walk from the city centre. Ustinov College is only a few minutes' drive away.
Guest Houses in Durham With Parking
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Ingleside Hotel
Featuring free Wi-Fi in public areas, Ingleside Hotel Durham is set 10 minutes' stroll to Palace Green Library. It is 800 metres from Palace Green and a few steps from Durham Local History Museum.
Kingsgate Bridge is located near the venue, and Durham Tees Valley airport is approximately a 37-minute drive away. The centre of Durham is nearly 2 km away. You can get to the 10-hectare Durham University Botanic Garden in a few minutes by car.
Hotels in Durham
| Airport nearby ✈️ | Durham Tees Valley, Newcastle |
| Average Price 💰 | 190$ |
| Hotels in Durham 🏨 | 182 |
| Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 3693 |
| Landmarks nearby 📍 | Palace Green Library, Finchale Priory, Marquess of Londonderry's Statue, Church of St Laurence, Adventure Valley |
| Best Price Hotel 🤑 | Farnley Tower Guesthouse |
| Family Hotel 👪 | Castle View Guesthouse |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Woodland Barn Hotel |
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Browney Place
Offering a free carpark and a golf course, Browney Place Hotel Durham is within 3.6 km away from the architecturally innovative Norman CofE Durham Cathedral. The venue is located 4 km from the centre of Durham and a couple of minutes' drive from Palace Green.
This accommodation is in a 5-minute walk from St John the Evangelist.
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The Old School House Hotel
From 71$
Palace Green is 3.6 km of the property, while the hilly Wharton Park is around 3.2 km away.
The hotel is situated in Durham and 4 km from the city centre. Durham Riverside Walk is just a short drive away.