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Beat the queues at the top Durham attractions by staying close to them.

Durham Cathedral

National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens

Finchale Priory

Durham Cathedral

National Trust - Crook Hall Gardens

Finchale Priory

5-star hotels in Durham: FAQs

In Durham, the expected average temperature in May is 10°C. The warmest month is typically August, which averages 18°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is August, and the driest month is March.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Durham with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is HK$429 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for HK$618 per night.

The average price of a hotel during the week is HK$2,026 per night, and the average price on weekends is HK$2,017. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Durham could be Monday.

The nearest airport to Durham is Newcastle Airport (NCL), which is 29.9km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Teesside International Airport, which is 30.7km from the city centre.

We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Durham. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday

The average price of a 3-star hotel in Durham is currently around HK$1,071 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is HK$415 per night.

The average price of a 4-star hotel in Durham is currently around HK$1,614 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is HK$765 per night.

The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Durham is August, with an average price of HK$1,538 per night. The most expensive month is July, when the average room rate can rise to HK$3,800 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.

The average price of a hotel in May is HK$2,192 per night, which is around 4% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Durham are 40 Winks Hospitality, Farnley Tower Guesthouse and Hotel Bannatyne Durham.