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The City Hotel

New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AQ
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Car Charging Facilities
Luggage Storage
Bar
Bicycle Rentals
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Express Check-In and Check-Out
English
No Smoking in Public Areas
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Property Description
The City provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.The inn offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by inn ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible.The inn's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire inn.In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience.To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at inn come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs.Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, bottled water and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, inn offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The City as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.
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8.4/10
Very Good
Cleanliness8.4
Amenities8.4
Location8.4
Service8.4
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Surroundings
Airport: Teesside International Airport
(35.0 km)
Airport: Newcastle International Airport
(39.7 km)
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Single Room-Ensuite With Shower-Small Single

1 single bed
Private Bathroom
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Studio-Family-Ensuite With Bath-Street View-Penthouse

1 king bed
Has window
Private Bathroom
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Single Room-Standard-Ensuite With Shower-No View-Small Single

1 single bed
Private Bathroom
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Double Room-Ensuite With Bath

1 double bed
Private Bathroom
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Quad Room-Ensuite With Bath

1 single bed 1 sofa bed and 1 double bed
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Desk
Heating
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Single Room-Superior-Ensuite With Shower

1 single bed
Private Bathroom
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Twin Ensuite Room With Shower

2 single beds
Private Bathroom
LCD TV
Heating
Coffee/Tea Pot
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King-Superior-Ensuite With Bath-Street View

1 king bed
Has window
Private Bathroom
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Double Room-King-Ensuite With Bath-City View-Double Room

1 king bed
Has window
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8.4/10
Very Good
31 reviews
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Amenities8.4
  • Location8.4
  • Service8.4
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Location: Centrally located in Durham, within walking distance of the city center, cathedral, and train station. Close to public transport and major roads .
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
September 28, 2025
We love Caitlin, she is the best barmaid in Durham, please give her a promotion/ pay rise, she is so friendly and welcoming
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
August 24, 2025
Brilliant and friendly welcome! First impressions count and we definitely appreciated the friendliness at check-in. We had 3 single rooms booked. First thing to say is that from a price point perspective this place is exceptionally good value for money. Under £60 for our advance booking, the rooms were comfortable and I want to emphasise that they were spotless. I consider myself to be well travelled and the cleanliness was faultless. Room was functional, nice touch with the sweet jar, kettle/tea and coffee was provided. Final big plus was the shower, it was compact but powerful and responsive to temperature change and again if I base this on my travel experiences I’ve stayed in plenty of hotels that are quite pricey and have terrible showers or water pressure, it makes a difference! I think all 3 of us said that we’d return to Durham, probably at some point individually with our wives as we had a good time, and all 3 of us said 100% we’d stay here again.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 23, 2025
Second-time staying here when I come to visit friends in Durham. This time I had a single room - small but nice and clean. Heating is on a timer and does not come on in the morning so I was very cold getting up and dressed unfortunately. I didn't experience much noise as the bar/city was quiet however... the drip, drip, drip of the tap in the bathroom drove me mad as a hatter. I tried wrapping a towel, plugging the plughole, using my own ear plugs (a pair is provided)... the dripping just drove me mad, I couldn't stop it and the more I faffed with the tap/plughole the worse it seemed to get. BUT tap-hysteria aside, the bed was warm and comfy and you do get a cute bowl of sweets and biscuits with the tea and coffee :-) Also, the staff are always the friendliest folk who always ask how your day has been. It's always such a warm welcome. No doubt, I will be back soon!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
March 2, 2025
I was booked in for 3 nights, the location of the hotel was the best thing. ! The free ear plugs on arrival gave a clue as to what I might expect. I know you will hear noise from a downstairs bar, but the addition of banging doors and bathroom ventilation fans was too much for me. The ear plugs maybe need an upgrade.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 18, 2025
An overnight stay here. Keypad entry room keys from the bar staff which was fine. The room on the 2nd floor was spacious and clean. However the dividing wall with the adjacent room must be wafer thin. We could hear their tv almost every word. Soundproofing is badly needed. I wouldn’t recommend this place.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 13, 2024
Great location HOWEVER, floor was extremely creaky as was the room above, single glazed sash windows let a LOT of main road and people noise in. A secondary glazing panel could be added. Earplugs were provided. Heating was on a timer so it was cold until it came on. Despite the great location I wouldn’t stay again due to the above points letting it down.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 28, 2024
Bar full of students that don’t buy a drink. We went to enjoy the band which was great! It was full of students, which is fine apart from they used it as a social get together and didn’t buy drinks.It left paying patrons standing. It’s a social venue where you buy a drink whether it be alcoholic or non. Not a place to sit for an 2 hours in big groups where 1 person on the table has purchased a drink!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
October 14, 2024
Really well kept lovely room. All provided for a great overnight stay. Warm and cosy too on a cold windy night. Over a busy bustling pub which we really heard nothing just saw on check in. Nice friendly lady took us promptly to the room despite being busy at the bar. Central to many restaurants and the cathedral as we had come for the illumination festival there. I would definitely recommend wholeheartedly this reasonably priced and well looked after place. And their efficient and smiling staff. Hope to visit again and definitely would mention to friends to stay.

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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–22:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the hotel

  • Cash
Legal information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description

  • Opened: 2019
  • Number of Rooms: 11
Phone:+44-191-3845325
The City provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit.The inn offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and luggage storage to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by inn ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible.The inn's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire inn.In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience.To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at inn come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs.Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, bottled water and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, inn offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The City as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What landmarks are close to The City Hotel?

Nearby attractions to The City Hotel include Elvet Methodist Church, only <100m from your search (straight-line distance) away.

Does The City Hotel provide breakfast?

No, The City Hotel does not include breakfast. You can find nearby restaurants and cafés that serve breakfast.

Are pets allowed at The City Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed at The City Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The City Hotel?

Check-in at The City Hotel is from 14:00-22:00 and check-out is by 11:00.

Which airport is closest to The City Hotel?

The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, just about 34 mins from hotel by car (35.0 km) away.

How much does it cost to stay at The City Hotel?

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About This Property

Nearest AirportTeesside International Airport
Distance to Airport35.02KM
Nearest Train StationDurham Railway Station
Distance to Train Station0.99KM
Hotel Star Rating3