The Shoes vs The City
Both are in Durham, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★Old Durham
The Shoes
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
Inn★★★City of Durham
The City
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick The City
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.2 km apart.
Choose The Shoes if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose The City if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The Shoes better than The City?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
Why is The City better than The Shoes?
- 1540 m closer to the beach (3.7 km vs 4.2 km)−540 m
- 2840 m closer to the city centre−840 m
- 31.0 km closer to public transport−1.0 km
- 4141 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+141
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 79 vs 32)+47
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Shoes vs The City: which hotel is better? | The Shoes | The City |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Location | 3.6 | 7.0 +3.4 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 1.2 | 6.8 +5.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.1 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.1 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 56 +19 | 37 |
| Google rating | – | 4.2/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 211 |
| Rank in Durham | top 12% +18% | top 30% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.6 | 7.0 +3.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.1 km | 220 m −840 m |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 750 m −1.0 km |
| To the airport | 30 km | 30 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 9 | 150 +141 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 2 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 9 |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 9 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
1.2 km apart
The Shoes or The City: common questions
Which is better, The Shoes or The City?
The City leads in 2 of 4 categories, including location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Shoes 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: 220 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for The Shoes.
How far apart are The Shoes 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