Durham: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Durham side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Super 8 by Wyndham Durham	Best Value Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham	Luxury Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG
Guest score	8.9/10	8.6/10	8.8/10
Reviews	2,070	5,540	1,927
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★
Area	Durham Motorway Service Area, Tursdale Road	Frankland Lane	9 Old Elvet
Reference price per night	€88	€209	€182
Guests like	Room: Spotless, modern, and tidy throughout. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team provide efficient service.	Location: Central riverside setting with cathedral views and a short walk to town. Staff: Friendly, welcoming team provide efficient service.	Location: Central setting a short walk from the cathedral, castle, and shops. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide helpful service and a warm welcome.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Fresh continental selection, though guests note a lack of hot food options.	Breakfast: Wide variety of options, though hot food is often tepid.	Value For Money: High quality experience, though daily parking fees and room rates are considered expensive.
Good for	pets, family, parking, ac, breakfast	pool, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast	family, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Super 8 by Wyndham Durham if price matters most, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham for the best balance of score and price, and Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.