The City

New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom - Near Durham Cathedral
8.4/10 · 1847 reviews

Located about a 10-minute stroll from the monumental Durham Cathedral, the comfortable 3-star The City Durham hotel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and public parking. The hotel is a good starting point for exploring Durham, including the Norman Tunstall Chapel, which is only 0.6 km away.

Location

This Durham hotel has a central location a short way from the Gulbenkian Oriental Museum, while shopping venues like the air Riverwalk Shopping Plaza are approximately a 15-minute stroll away. Guests will also get to The City hotel 2.4 km from Aykley Wood Nature Reserve. Guests might as well visit Monks' Garden, which is just a 9-minute walk away. Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the 10-hectare Durham University Botanic Garden, in the vicinity of the accommodation. The City is located just a few steps from Durham train station, while New Elvet bus stop is merely 100 metres away.

Rooms

The rooms overlook the city and feature high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee and tea making equipment. There are separate bedrooms and private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet provided.

Food & Drinks

Guests can relax at the on-site terrace bar. Tango, situated around 5 minutes on foot from the hotel, is a perfect place to enjoy British cuisine.

Leisure & Activities

The property entices guests to participate in live performances provided for their enjoyment.

Why choose The City Durham

Select room
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

  • On-site pub with affordable drinks

  • Harry Potter themed cocktails

  • Close to major attractions

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Child-friendly

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Child-friendly
  • No pets allowed
1/34

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking

Activities

  • Cycling

Property services

  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Housekeeping

Dining options

  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle

For kids

  • Cots

Recreation

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • No smoking on site

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 22:00
Check-out:
until 11:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Enter dates to see availability

From USD 114 per night
Check-in 4 Nov 2026
Check-out 5 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
All rates verified
How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.

Rooms

Current offers Editor's Pick
Up to 10% off

Mobile Rates

Book in a few taps and save a little more for the places, tastes, and moments waiting throughout your stay.
Up to 15% off

Longer Stays

A few extra nights let you slow down, find favourite spots, and experience the place beyond the highlights.
Up to 20% off

Early Bird

Reserve while the right dates are open, then enjoy planning everything that comes after stress-free, step by step.

Photos of The City Durham

Location of The City Durham

New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom

 -  Near Durham Cathedral
Attractions
Great restaurants
Transportation

Places nearby

    Guest reviews of The City Durham

    Based on ratings from trusted providers

    8.4 /10
    Very Good 1847 reviews
    Filter Reviews
    Based on ratings from trusted providers
    Traveler Type
      Languages
        Review scores
          Solo Couple Family Extended group Leisure Business Wonderful: 9+ Good: 7-9 Fair: 5-7 Poor: 3-5 Very poor: 1-3
          ...

          Write a review

          When did you travel?

          Your rating point

          Very bad
          Excellent

          Your details

          Where are you from?
          Thank you! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your review will be published shortly.

          Review has not been sent.

          Please try again.

          Popular hotels in Durham

          Find your perfect hotel stay today

          Popular hotels all over the world

          Find your perfect hotel stay today

          Currency
          • USD U.S. dollar
          • EUR Euro
          • GBP Pound sterling
          • AUD Australian dollar
          • CAD Canadian dollar
          • BRL Brazilian real
          • CNY Chinese yuan
          • CZK Czech koruna
          • DKK Danish krone
          • HKD Hong Kong dollar
          • ILS Israeli new sheqel
          • JPY Japanese yen
          • MYR Malaysian ringgit
          • NZD New Zealand dollar
          • NOK Norwegian krone
          • PLN Polish zloty
          • RON Romanian leu
          • RUB Russian ruble
          • SAR Saudi riyal
          • SGD Singapore dollar
          • ZAR South African rand
          • KRW South Korean won
          • SEK Swedish krona
          • CHF Swiss franc
          • TRY Turkish lira
          • UAH Ukrainian hryvnia
          • THB Thai baht
          • ARS Argentina, Peso
          Select language
          100% Verified Reviews
          Enter dates to see availability
          From USD 114 per night
          Check-in 4 Nov 2026
          Check-out 5 Nov 2026
          Guests 2 guests

          Adults:

          2

          Children:

          0
          All rates verified
          How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
          Check-in & out
          4 Nov 2026
          —
          5 Nov 2026
          Guests
          2 guests
          We're here to help
          Hi there! Have a question? Message us—our team is happy to assist.
          Your details:
          Subject:
          Message:
          Thank you for your message. We’ll get back to you shortly!
          Your message was not delivered
          Important information
          The City
          Check-in:
          from 14:00 until 22:00
          Check-out:
          until 11:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • There are no extra beds provided in a room.