Farnley Tower Guesthouse vs The City
Both are in Durham, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★City of Durham
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Inn★★★City of Durham
The City
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick The City
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose The City if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.7)
- to walk to the sights (220 m / 1.4 km)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 4)
Why is Farnley Tower Guesthouse better than The City?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
Why is The City better than Farnley Tower Guesthouse?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.7)+0.3
- 2730 m closer to the area centre−730 m
- 3146 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+146
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 34)+45
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Farnley Tower Guesthouse vs The City: which hotel is better? | Farnley Tower Guesthouse | The City |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Location | 4.7 | 7.0 +2.3 |
| Public transport | 6.1 | 6.8 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.0 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 37 +29 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 211 |
| Rank in Durham | top 67% | top 30% +37% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.7 | 7.0 +2.3 |
| Distance to City of Durham centre | 1.0 km | 280 m −730 m |
| To public transport | 880 m | 750 m −130 m |
| To the airport | 30 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 4 | 150 +146 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 9 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 9 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
Farnley Tower Guesthouse: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Chester Le Street Train Station: 880 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 30 km, 4 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
The City: city centre: 220 m, nearest station London Kings Cross: 750 m, Newcastle International Airport (NCL): 30 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.
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Farnley Tower Guesthouse or The City: common questions
Which is better, Farnley Tower Guesthouse or The City?
The City leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Farnley Tower Guesthouse or The City?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The City is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 1.0 km for Farnley Tower Guesthouse.
How far apart are Farnley Tower Guesthouse and The City?
The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score