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title: "The City, Durham: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The City in Durham: rated 9.0 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Inn · ★★★
# The City

City of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom

9.0 ·  Excellent 37 reviews ·  #8 #8 of 28 in Durham ·  4.2/5 on Google, 211 reviews ·  7.0 Location score
## About The City

The City is an inn in City of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 37 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free wi-fi. It is 220 m from the centre of Durham. The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 30 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 6

84 New Elvet [citydurham.co.uk](http://www.citydurham.co.uk/)

## How The City scores

Better rated than 70% of hotels in Durham

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **6.8**

Durham average

## Rating on Google

4.2/5

211 Google reviews

-   5★42%
-   4★34%
-   3★11%
-   2★5%
-   1★8%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **79**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Kings Cross</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">750 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Newcastle International Airport (NCL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">68 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Durham</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">220 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Durham Museum and Heritage Centre200 m
-   Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology470 m
-   Durham Light Infantry Museum1.2 km
-   Durham University Observatory1.2 km
-   Durham University Oriental Museum1.4 km
-   Mount Oswald1.9 km

## The City: in detail

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 and toiletries 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.

### Compare

## Compare The City with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The City

### How do guests rate The City?

The City has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 37 reviews, which is better than 70% of rated hotels in Durham.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The City include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is The City from the airport?

The nearest airport, Newcastle International Airport (NCL), is 30 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The City have?

The City has 9 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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