The City

New Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom - Walking distance attractions
8.4/10 · 1846 reviews

The City Durham hotel offers 11 rooms a 10-minute walk from the monumental Durham Cathedral. This hotel features both Wi-Fi in the rooms and public parking nearby.

Location

Located within 500 metres of Prince Bishops Shopping Centre, the comfortable hotel is in proximity to the Norman Tunstall Chapel. Guests will also appreciate proximity to Bow Trust Museum, which is a 7-minute walk away. Also, English Garden is situated 450 metres away. The hilly Wharton Park is a 16-minute stroll from the City. New Elvet bus stop is within a 100-metre distance of this property and within reach of is enough to get to Durham train station.

Rooms

The smoke-free rooms are appointed with a carpeted floor and comprise a dressing area and a living room. The rooms also have carpet flooring. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets. The rooms have a view over the city.

Food & Drinks

This 3-star hotel invites guests to the terrace bar to relax with a drink. Serving American dishes, Tango is a 5-minute stroll away.

Leisure & Activities

The property provides guests with entertainment activities such as live performances.

Why choose The City Durham

Select room
  • Free Wi-Fi available in rooms

  • Close to Durham Cathedral

  • On-site bar and lounge area

  • Flat-screen TV in all rooms

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

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.

When are you staying?

From USD 161 per night
Check-in 6 Nov 2026
Check-out 7 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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    When are you staying?
    From USD 161 per night
    Check-in 6 Nov 2026
    Check-out 7 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
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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.