The City | Hotel in Durham

| 8.4 (1948 Reviews) |  9 Bathrooms  17 Guests
Durham Hotel | The City

Hotel in Durham

Located in Durham and within 7.1 miles of Lumley Castle, The City has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Built in 18th century, this 3-star hotel is within 9.2 miles of Beamish Museum and 14 miles of Stadium of Light. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. The rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. The City has a sun terrace. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durham, like cycling. The Sage is 16 miles from The City, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 16 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 22 miles away.

The City is located in Durham.

This 11 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1948 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Durham and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 11 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Durham. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The City in Durham is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The City”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
General
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Express check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Baggage storage
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.02
Location:
9.5
Staff:
9.33
Facilities:
8.54
Comfort:
8.96
Cleanliness:
9.06
Patrick
May 25, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Lovely, helpful staff, especially Gillian. Great location. Nice clean rooms & comfortable bed
Negative: N/A
Summary: Great location.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Room with Private Bathroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Quadruple Room with Bath
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Quadruple Room with Bath

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Childrens' cribs, Linens

Internet

Wireless internet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Single Room with Shower
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Single Room with Shower
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
One-Bedroom Apartment

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries

General

Carbon monoxide sources, Heating, Trash cans, Iron

Kitchen

Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Stovetop, High chair, Wine glasses, Kitchenette, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Dining area, Sitting area

Internet

Wireless internet

View

View

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack

Layout

Window

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Twin Room with Shower
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Hairdryer, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Towels, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower

Media & Technology

TV, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Heating, Carbon monoxide sources, Carbon monoxide detector, Iron, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this The City pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The City?

Check-in time for The City starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The City have a swimming pool?

No, this The City does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The City?

Best-rates for the The City starts from $92 per night with includes Sports/Activities, Child Friendly, Laundry, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The City a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The City wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The City has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The City?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The City indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The City?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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