The City

New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom - Near Durham Cathedral
8.4/10 · 1935 reviews

The 3-star The City Durham hotel offers walking tours for active guests about a 10-minute stroll from the architecturally innovative Norman CofE Durham Cathedral. Located a short way from a convenient place to shop such as the air Riverwalk Shopping Plaza, this Durham hotel provides 11 rooms.

Location

The hotel lies only 1.1 km from Wharton Park and only 650 metres from the Norman Tunstall Chapel. The City Durham offers proximity to such natural sights as the 10-hectare Durham University Botanic Garden (1.5 km) and the hilly Wharton Park (1.3 km). There is the Gulbenkian Oriental Museum just 1.7 km away, and Durham City bus station is in the vicinity of the accommodation. For those travelling from afar, Newcastle airport is 38 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

In-room facilities include high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making machines. Ironing equipment are featured for guests' comfort. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and toiletries.

Food & Drinks

Zaps Burrito Bar offers Mexican meals and lies around 5 minutes on foot from this Durham hotel.

Why choose The City Durham

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  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

  • On-site pub with affordable drinks

  • Harry Potter themed cocktails

  • Close to major attractions

Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Parking

  • Express check-in/ -out

  • Sports activities

  • On-site Dining

  • Child-friendly

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Sports activities
  • On-site Dining
  • Child-friendly
  • No pets allowed
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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
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning

Dining options

  • Bar/ Lounge area

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

For kids

  • Cots

Recreation

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Sitting 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.

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From USD 114 per night
Check-in 22 Jun 2026
Check-out 23 Jun 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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    Guests 2 guests

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    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.