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Durham Castle

From £50.00
Durham University
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Durham Castle offers affordable university-style student accommodation, which is suited to the budget traveller looking for a unique place to stay. This 11thC castle is part of a World Heritage Site and has an excellent central location adjacent to Durham Cathedral.

Our rooms are simply furnished, with a limited number having en suite bathroom facilities. A Full English Breakfast is included, served in the magnificent Great Hall.

Durham Castle is part of Durham University.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
64
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Double (En- Suite)£115.00 per person (breakfast included)
Double Standard£85.00 per person (breakfast included)
Single Ensuite£80.00 per room (breakfast included)
Single Room with Shared Bathroom£50.00 per person (breakfast included)
Twin Ensuite£115.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin with Shared Bathroom£85.00 per person (breakfast included)

*Standard rooms with shared bathroom available in Summer Vacations, July to Sept

Gradings

  • 4 Visit England Stars Campus
4 Visit England Stars Campus

Awards

  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme - Gold Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2016

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
251 reviews
    • Service
      4 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      146
    • Very Good
      63
    • Average
      27
    • Poor
      10
    • Terrible
      5

    Recent Reviews:

    • Y5910ANangelam
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Fantastic location but terrible communication
      1 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 6th August 2022
      I had been on a guided tour in durham castle before and loved it. I decided that next time i went to durham i would go during the uni holidays so i could stay there. Two friends joined me. The... Read full review
    • Leanne H
      Bollington, United Kingdom
      Great Castle Tour
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 18th October 2022
      This was a good value tour of the main parts of the castle. For us, the tour was a great length and right level of detail. Our student guide Molly was really clear, informative and friendly. really... Read full review
    • lorit716
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Durham castle
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 18th January 2023
      Fantastic tour by third year history student. This chap was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about his subject. He made the tour of Durham castle/university college most enjoyable. This... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Bookable Product Facilities

    • Non smoking rooms available
    • Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms

    Catering

    • Additional meal details - Vegan, gluten free. Prior Booking required. Subject to availability
    • Bar
    • Cater for vegetarians

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
    • Cot
    • Facilities for children - Cots availiable, Highchairs available
    • Highchair

    Parking & Transport

    • Off site parking - Limited car parking outside castle entrance. Please note: The Lindisfarne Gospels will be on display in the Palace Green Library during Summer 2013. Due to the high volume of expected visitors there will be no parking around Palace Green during that time

    Payment Methods

    • Delta accepted
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Cater for groups
    • Cater for individuals
    • Central heating throughout
    • Conference facilities
    • Ironing facilities
    • Number of Shared Bathrooms

    Provider Features

    • Film or TV location - George Gently 2010
    • In town/city centre
    • Non smoking establishment
    • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

    * Available during University vacations.

    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    From A1(M)Take the A690 Durham. Follow the signs for market place, cathedral and castle.

    Public Transport Directions

    Durham Railway Station 0.75 miles. Durham Cathedral bus every 20 minutes links rail station, coach station and coach park.

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