The City
Location: New Elvet, Durham, gb
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Modern Comfort in Durham
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy a bar, free WiFi, and non-smoking rooms at The City Hotel. Benefit from dry cleaning services and luggage storage during your stay.
Cozy Accommodations: Relax in family rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and city views. Rest easy with complimentary bed linen and towels provided.
Outdoor Relaxation: Unwind on the sun terrace or explore Durham through cycling activities. Don't miss nearby attractions like Stadium of Light and Sage Gateshead.
Book your stay at The City Hotel for a memorable experience in Durham.
Important Information
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Ironing service
- Non-smoking throughout
- Kid meals
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- Face masks for guests available
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
Rooms Available
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Single Room with Shower
Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room offers a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Standard Single Room with Shower
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room provides a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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One-Bedroom Apartment
The apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchenette, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. The apartment is furnished with a desk and a seating area and provides a dining area and a high chair for children. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Window
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Twin Room with Shower
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Quadruple Room with Bath
Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Superior Single Room
Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room features a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Superior King Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
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Double Room with Private Bathroom
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Electric blankets
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Gordon (8/5): -
- Christine (10/5): Great little hotel which suits us &the location is great - The location is great Just the stairs but we have stayed here before &knew about them
- CJ09 (8/5): Clean and simple stay. - Friendly staff and great location. Also very clean. Quite noisy but that's to be expected.
- Maria (3/5): Handy for the centre -for comfort go for a bigger room. - The staff at the hotel are lovely, really helpful and kind, I satayed in the single room at the back of the building, the room is very small, but well decorated with shelves and places to hang clothes, with kettle and hairdryer, and welcome sweets. The heating was on full blast and it was impossible to turn it off, which made it very uncomfortable in such a small space, so I had to open the window which let in even more noise from the bar (there was a general lack of sound proofing even with window closed - I could hear people speaking in the bar and everything said on the TV for instance). The radiator in the bathroom is also very hot, and this was dangerous as it was right next to the toilet, so you could have burned a leg when using it. Additionally the drain from the shower had created an overpowering smell in the room, again uncomfortable when the window was closed. I think that the bigger rooms which face the front of the building are probably quieter and would be a better bet if you intend staying here, and as already mentioned the staff are super kind and helpful, and the checkout is very reasonable at 11am.
- Maureen (8/5): -
- ROBBIE (8/5): - Location Bit noisy with road busy
- Andy (9/5): Great value and great location hotel - Fantastic location, large spacious room and nearly as large bathroom. Very friendly staff. No control over the heating and you have to ask the staff to adjust the heating.
- Gayle (9/5): -
- Jane (6/5): Comfortable enough for a one night stay. - Clean and comfortable. On a very busy traffic-filled road. Above a pub but I knew that when booking, and the noise wasn’t as bad as I expected.
- Claire (10/5): I accidentally left behind my necklace and they mailed it back to me all the way in the USA - THANK YOU!! - Central location, easy access
- Lynne (8/5): Great for a short stay - Great location in the middle of Durham A bit noisy in the evening from the bar downstairs.
- marie (8/5): -
- Iain (9/5): -
- Elise (8/5): -
- Jorge Mario (10/5): -
- Andrew (9/5): Recommended- excellent value - Location excellent. Super friendly and helpful staff. Clean, well equipped room with ensuite
- Keith (9/5): -
- mark (10/5): -
- Tim (10/5): - Perfect location, room was amazing. Staff helpful. Will definitely return. N/A
- MYRA (9/5): It was great to be near the Cathedral - The room. Was clean and well prepared. None
- Patrizia (8/5): -
- Patrizia (8/5): -
- Marilyn (8/5): It was a lively weekend in Durham with students celebrating, but I enjoyed the activity and everything quieted down by b - Friendly staff, great location. Nothing fancy but everything I needed. Lovely shower. Some stairs to climb.
- Florian (10/5): Great experience - Très chouette logement. C'était très propre, spacieux et plutôt confortable. L'emplacement est idéal, et le pub juste en dessous est très chouette pour pouvoir prendre un dernier verre. Il y a un peu de bruit, mais rien de très dérangeant. Nous avons pu déposé nos bagages avant l'heure de check in prévue.
- Kathryn (8/5): Very good value. Clean, comfortable ,felt safe - Very good location. Clean nicely decorated. A bit noisy until the pub closed but as I had been out myself quite late it was fine. Ideal place to stay after a day and night out.
- Yvonne (9/5): Enjoyed location and friendly staff - Location Window (provided ear plugs )
- swiftytravels (9/5): - Staff was very kind and helpful at check in. Great location to get around and see the city. Near food shopping and historical sites, making it walkable. We had a pint down at the bar every night making it convenient. Beds were comfortable and bathroom large for the 3 people I was traveling with.
- Henk (9/5): Prima plek om Durham te verkennen - Locatie n.v.t.
- Michael (9/5): Perfect for my one night in Durham - Excellent location. Easy walking distance to the cathedral, etc. Ear buds were provided - which I used to good effect! The room was clean and warm, with pristine white towels. Wifi was also good. No hand-washing basin in the shower room/toilet.
- Glynis (7/5): -
- Judith (10/5): -
- Clare (10/5): Fab stay - Really central and lovely rooms have stayed here a few times now and never disappointed
- Steve (8/5): -
- Emanuele (10/5): Central, clean, convenient, and very cozy - It was central, clean, convenient, and staff went above and beyond to accommodate my needs! I didn’t find anything negative, but some people could find it a bit noisy in the evening. It’s a pub, a very nice one, and some noises until 11 pm are normal
- Summerfield (10/5): -
- Shirley (2/5): Very noisy area. - Shower Extremely noisy on a main road junction with constant noise of traffic and people all night long. No double glazing on windows. Room smells strongly of damp and mould, and is above a pub on a very busy junction, so it is not restful or comfortable. It is not a hotel, just rooms above a pub, and is more aligned to a hostel than a hotel.
- Brough (8/5): Amazing stay - Amazing location and venue - super modern amenities and incredibly comfortable bed. The staff were amazing! In room 5 there was a lot of noise whenever I used the tap, the loo or the shower - unsure if it's just the pipes connected to the room or an interconnected issue.
- M.Belo (7/5): - Het bad De bedden en het geluid van de straat
- David (8/5): i had a very pleasant stay at the City and would use it again if in Durham - Room was good but the shower was cramped.
- Hazel (9/5): - Clean and cosy A couple of minor issues
- Shellie (4/5): Awful. When u arrive to earplugs, alarm bells should ring! - Room size and clean. Overpriced for an average accommodation. Guest upstairs was stomping across the floor from 5am till 8am continuously. Road noise excessive. Ear plugs provided!!! Price should reflect quality of sleep. I have small ears and have never been able to wear ear plugs and this shouldn’t be an option. The price should be reflective.
- Mark (10/5): -
- Joseph (7/5): - The location to Market Square was perfect,as that was the location I was meeting up with friends.I was able to check in early as as well. The mattress was not very comfy,I could feel the springs.
- Andrew (10/5): Lovely modern room in a very traditional town pub. - I had a lovely room over a busy but not too noisy pub - where they serve a lovely pint of Murphy's. The young woman, who had lost most of her Texas accent, was one of a team of 3 working the bar and dealing with the hotel took me to my room, told me what I needed to know and was charming, chatty and remembered our drinks order for the rest of the evening. The room was modern. My internet was plenty fast enough for me, the bath was nice and deep. There was plenty of ta and coffee and even a couple of pairs of earplugs (unused) because the pub is old, the windows are single thickness sash and you are in the middle of a lively University town. For overseas tourists, this was a very English experience of a pub with rooms.
- Michael (1/5): -
- Larry Tango (8/5): - Location is great and the size was nice The cooker was broken which was an issue, the bathroom door didn't lock or close properly which could be an issue for some. The floor is uneven / mini steps (tripping hazard) and low ceiling but I understand this is due to building size / age
- Raquel (9/5): -
- Richard (9/5): Ideally situated and cosy - Right in the centre of Durham. Comfortable. Very helpful landlady. I really enjoyed my stay there.
- Anne (8/5): Great single room, v clean, comfortable and quiet - Very clean and comfortable Would have been lovely to be able to have breakfast on the premises
- Paul (7/5): -
- dgcz (10/5): -
- Martin (10/5): Good - Much bigger than I expected.
- ANDREW (10/5): -
- stephanie (10/5): Excellent, comfortable, value for money stay - Central location, spotlessly clean, spacious bathroom, helpful staff. A bit of road noise but there is double glazing and they provide earplugs. It didn’t bother us on a Monday night at all.
- Hongyan (8/5): 因为提前预定的价格相对便宜，还可以吧，酒吧工作人员态度很好👌🏻 - 地理位置不错，离市中心很近，去哪里都方便 酒店设备陈旧，简单，床垫子很软不舒服
- ANGELA SABRINA (9/5): - Friendly staff, nice room and comfy bed, excellent location. nothing
- Jim Fenlon (10/5): - Really good value and great location for us Location
- Andrea (7/5): Good choice for a flying visit to Durham! - Lovely big room - very clean and comfortable. Room smelt of faintly of cigarette smoke and it was noisy due to closeness to the road and being above the pub.
- Davidson (9/5): We wanted a night away and the facilities were brilliant - The location is very central. Staff were brilliant but stairs were a little steep to the room on the first floor. We will go back in future.
- Anton (9/5): The place full of character - The room was spacious, a bit chilly (end of March) and not exactly the quietest (huge window facing the high street), however the shower was hot and generous, and the pub (drinks, no food) was downstairs, so I was alright.
- Tamsin (7/5): Friendly, comfortable but a bit noisy - The room was clean and cosy. The facilities were good, the staff were wonderful. The location is extremely convenient for Durham City centre. The property is on a busy road and there was noise throughout the night. As the building (I would guess) is listed, there are old sash windows which don't keep out much noise. It is definitely not suitable for those who struggle to sleep.
- Lee (10/5): Perfect value for money - Very clean and tidy No food offering
- Peter (7/5): - - Central location, clean room with plenty of amenities and friendly staff. - Quite loud and creaky but to be expected with an old building.
- Lisa (10/5): - Good location 2nd time here nice pub underneath really close to everything Nothing
- Kevan (9/5): - Clean and functional
- Andy (8/5): - Location Noise from the main road
- Cilene (7/5): - Localização Conforto
- Kathleen (9/5): -
- Andrew (8/5): Great value stay in city centre - Very well located.
- Babett (10/5): - Die Location war wunderbar. Die WC-Spülung
- Susan (6/5): Convenient, but impossible to sleep well. - Close to the cathedral, castle and town. Extremely noisy. Traffic noise, sirens, police dealing with intoxicated people on the street believe our window, delivery trucks, people upstairs. There was no parking so you have to find somewhere on the street and pay extra for it.
- Brenda (9/5): -
- Kathleen (8/5): -
- Karen (6/5): - Very clean and close to the centre Very noisy at night cars stopping at lights with loud music playing and constant traffic all night.
- David (7/5): - Room in very good condition People standing close to window talking loudly; no chair in room
- Bradley (9/5): Great night stay once again would definitely book up here again - Perfect location just what you need for a couples stay when out in Durham Nothing
- Supasop (9/5): - Comfortable room
- dawn (8/5): - Conveniently situated , clean spacious room adequate for a reasonably priced 1 night stay No complaints with the hotel at all Unfortunately red flag on entering the room ,ear plugs so expected noise from the road , however didn't expect the inconsiderate person who forgot keys or code banging on the door in the early hours Uncertain if they were at all a guest staying in the establishment so quite unnerving
- Rachel (8/5): -
- Devon (7/5): - Location was amazing.
- mark (10/5): Brilliant, great value - Superb hotel , great staff. Ideal location All was great
- Williams (7/5): Clean pleasant stay - Well located A little noisy
- Derek (10/5): Fine - Sweets
- Ian (9/5): -
- sally (7/5): Perfect for a night out - Close to city centre - really convenient to have a single room Bit noisy in the day but ear plugs provided - so all good
- Janet (8/5): Brilliant location, rooms lovely, bar down stairs great - Location Windows
- Mark (8/5): - Well located and very helpful staff Room quite small and warm
- Anna (10/5): First time in Durham with girls - Great location lively nightlife in the area and places to eat Large room for 3/4 people Nothing really A little street noise and music at nighttime till max midnight
- Brian (9/5): Will be back. - This is definitely a value for money stay, in the heart of Durham. The lady who checked us in was very friendly and helpful. N/A
- Lisa (8/5): - Very clean, comfortable, felt safe and friendly greeting from staff
- Kate (10/5): Another excellent stay at The City -
- Julian (7/5): -
- Gregory (7/5): Good VFM in the centre. It’s rooms above the pub, but works efficiently. - Excellent location. Friendly bar staff done below to help with check-in, etc. Warm room. Small room which was a little musty. No desk for working.
- Mick (7/5): Friendly good value great location - Well located just off Elvet Bridge. Nice friendly bar. Room very clean but small. I had a single room which was fine but en-suite very cramped. Good value. Bit tight in the shower room. A shelf for toiletries in the shower would be helpful. Single bed a little rickety but slept well.
- David (9/5): Great room, great location if you want to wander Durham, or just overnighting. - The location was excellent for going out in town and walking to all places. Staff in the bar were friendly and accommodating. The room was a good size, and the bathroom was good. Bar below was lively and friendly. I should have planned parking a bit better, however they gave good advice where to leave the car, and this was good.
- Lee (8/5): enjoyable and met my requirments - The room was comfortable and clean. There was no breakfast which would have been good. and the shower drain was poor leading to a slight flooding of the bathroom
- Chun Chen (8/5): -
- Ygor (9/5): -
- Joanne (3/5): Good location for parking and city centre. Clean but basic room. Above a pub on a very busy noisy st - No breakfast Very noisy location. Could not sleep.
- Molly (8/5): -
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