Durham Hotels

Durham is a famous university town in the north east of England, very well known for its Norman castle, cathedral and fantastic medieval architecture. The local entertainments, restaurants and hotels in Durham are well priced and plentiful and plenty of visitors descend to enjoy city breaks each year. The city has fantastic shopping, cultural attractions and a strong local cuisine, which is well worth sampling at one of the many gastropubs or restaurants.

Choosing a Durham Hotel

Accommodation is plentiful and varied. There are fantastic old coach-houses with modern interior design and excellent catering, five star lavish hotels with spa and beauty facilities, trendy boutique hotels and cosy B&Bs run by friendly locals. For cheap Durham hotels, it pays to book in advance and look online for special deals and prices. It's also worth getting car rental in Durham, as there's some lovely countryside around the city to explore.

When to visit Durham

The city is worth a visit year-round, as many of its attractions are indoors and can be enjoyed just as well in poor weather. The city is particularly beautiful at Christmas when it attracts European markets, as it is in summer, when local residents enjoy cool drinks at one of the terrace cafes. For cheap Durham hotels, out of season booking reaps rewards, especially if you travel away from the main summer holiday periods. Availability may be less during the various food, arts and music festivals in the area too, so it's worth checking the city schedule for details in advance - contact the tourist office for more information.