Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Indigo - Durham by IHG is worth booking if you want a 4-star a 5-minute walk from the cathedral, with friendly staff and a full English breakfast option. If you are driving or watching costs closely, factor in daily parking fees and a rate guests call expensive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Durham. It suits couples, families and visitors who want to see the cathedral, castle and shops on foot and value a warm welcome.
Family rooms are listed, and there is a gym and a restaurant. Travellers on a tight budget should look at our Budget pick, which scored slightly higher at under half the price.
Location and getting around
The address is 9 Old Elvet, Durham. The location score is 9.7 out of 10, and guests say the cathedral, castle and shops are a short walk away.
Durham Cathedral is about 0.4 km away, roughly 5 minutes on foot. Brancepeth Castle is about 6.9 km, around 86 minutes, and Langley Park about 7 km, around 88 minutes. Both are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi. Walking times are straight-line estimates.
Guests mention daily parking fees. The exact amount is not in our data.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.8 out of 10 from 1,927 reviews, joint second among the 6 eligible properties we compared.
Staff come up often in a positive way. Guests describe a friendly, professional team, helpful service and a warm welcome.
Value is the sore point. The experience is described as high quality, but daily parking fees and room rates are seen as expensive.
Price compared with our other Durham picks
Our reference price was €181.85 per night, about €363.70 for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. The sample median was €148.05. This is a reference price, not a quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Super 8 by Wyndham Durham, is a 3-star scoring 8.9 at €88.13 per night. Our Best Value pick, Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, is a 4-star scoring 8.6 at €208.66.
Durham is an odd case. At our reference dates the Radisson Blu cost about €27 more per night than this Luxury pick, for a lower score. Prices move, so compare all three for your dates.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Durham. The Luxury slot gives priority to official 5-star hotels, and a 4-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Hotel Indigo qualifies with 4 stars and an 8.8 score. Listed facilities are a gym, a restaurant, family rooms, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
Before you book
Breakfast is listed as full English or Irish and buffet, but whether it is in your rate is not confirmed. Check before you pay.
Ask about parking charges if you are arriving by car. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Hotel Indigo Durham from the cathedral?
About 0.4 km, roughly 5 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Guests also say the castle and shops are a short walk.
Does Hotel Indigo Durham charge for parking?
Guests mention daily parking fees. The amount is not in our data, so ask the hotel.
What breakfast does Hotel Indigo Durham serve?
The data lists full English or Irish and buffet options. Whether breakfast is included is not confirmed, so check your rate.
How much does Hotel Indigo Durham cost?
We saw a reference price of €181.85 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is Hotel Indigo Durham good for families?
Family rooms are listed, along with a gym and a restaurant. Room sizes have not been assessed, so check the room description.