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Durham, County Durham, England

Hotel Indigo Durham

Town Hotel

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 9.2
 

Hotel Indigo Durham, a contemporary boutique retreat housed in the historic Old Shire Hall, offers a stylish and welcoming stay in the heart of Durham's UNESCO World Heritage city centre.

Situated on Old Elvet just moments from Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, and Durham University, this elegant hotel blends Victorian heritage with modern design—providing the perfect base to explore the city's magnificent landmarks, historic pubs, cosy cafes, spellbinding churches, and the surrounding countryside.

Each bedroom is thoughtfully designed with inspiration from the Trinity of Durham Cathedral, Castle, and University, featuring large beds, rainfall showers, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities, mini fridges with bottled water, and free WiFi throughout—many rooms offering captivating views of Durham Cathedral for an added touch of serenity.

The onsite Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill serves signature steaks, English and French classics in a refined setting, while the Rotunda cocktail bar offers a selection of tasty cocktails. Breakfast is served daily with à la carte and Full English options, and the state-of-the-art fitness room provides cardio and weight equipment for guests to stay active.

Hotel Indigo Durham is centrally located in Durham, just 5 minutes from Durham Railway Station and the city's popular shopping area. With a small onsite car park (chargeable via the front desk, first-come first-served, 33 spaces, no reservations), Newcastle International Airport 30 km away, and Teesside International Airport 33 km distant, this sophisticated hotel delivers modern luxury, exceptional service, and the ideal position for discovering Durham's rich history, cultural treasures, and scenic surroundings.

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5 rating
March 2026

This hotel was lovely. If staying in Durham again I would try to book here first, before looking at other hotels. A very smart, well maintained ‘classic’ building. The restaurant was excellent. We...

5 rating
March 2026

We booked this little stay over as we were booked to have dinner in Marco Pierre White . We had dined in the restaurant previously and really admired the building so saw it as a little treat. Our...

4 rating
February 2026

Hotel is a beautiful building which has retained its original charm. It is well located and a short walk to all Durham has to offer. The room was spacious and nicely decorated in keeping with the...

5 rating
February 2026

Lovely hotel situated within easy walking distance of Durham centre and cathedral albeit uphill. Converted Council offices done to a good standard. Rooms spacious and comfortable with a great...

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