The Best Durham Budget Hotels

recommended two star and other cheap hotels in or near Durham


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boasts an excellent location surrounded by woodland yet within a 10 minute walk of the city centre; rooms are modern and well-appointed

Days Inn Durham

Services Jct. 61 A1(M)

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set within the motorway service area, this simple, basic accommodation is ideal for a journey stopover or for a touring base of the area

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offers simple, but comfortable, rooms, a traditional bar with wood and stone-panelling, beer garden and an on-site, Indian restaurant

Three Horseshoes Inn

Running Waters

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set amidst open countryside on the A181 4 miles from Durham's historic centre; stay in well-appointed rooms and dine from a traditional menu

The Avenue Inn

High Shincliffe

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commended for its friendly ambience by previous guests, this traditional pub offers comfortable rooms and serves a menu of pub classics

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offers simple style rooms, but comfortable and good-value, above a popular bar and is situated between the city centre and A1(M)

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a family-run inn just over a mile from Durham Cathedral has impressed guests with the warm welcome, cosy rooms and substantial breakfast

The City

Durham

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city centre pub offering cosy rooms that are individually decorated and great location just a 10-minute walk from the cathedral and castle