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Hotel Indigo Durham

Old Elvet, 83, Durham DH1 3HL

  • Total number of rooms83
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About

Welcome to Hotel Indigo Durham, a historic haven in the heart of Trinity neighbourhood. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, our boutique hotel offers the perfect base for exploring this charming city. Just steps from Durham's historic city centre, you'll find yourself immersed in a captivating blend of old and new. Explore the magnificent university, castle, and world-renowned Durham Cathedral, all within easy walking distance. Housed in the former Durham University building, 'Old Shire Hall, ' our hotel boasts a striking Victorian façade that complements the ancient and romantic surroundings. Discover historic pubs, cozy cafes, and spellbinding churches, or escape to the tranquil countryside and picturesque villages nearby. Throughout your stay, you'll encounter subtle reminders of our UNESCO World Heritage status. Our cocktail lounge, meeting rooms, and Marco Pierre White restaurant seamlessly blend Victorian heritage with contemporary style, reflecting the city's rich history and vibrant future.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Accessible
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (03:00)
  • Check-out hour (12:00)
  • Late Check-out
  • Wi-fi
  • Local and international calls (extra charge)
  • Car hire
+ 18 more
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security (extra charge)
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe (extra charge)
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Terrace (extra charge)
  • Concierge
  • Gym
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels and bed linen

Catering

  • Café
  • Bar (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area (extra charge)
  • Highchairs
  • Banquet hall
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Breakfast room

Sports

  • Fitness

Business

  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Conference hostess
  • Printer
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre

Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast served to the table
  • Hot breakfast
  • Early bird breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Breakfast and lunch
+ 5 more
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Snacks
  • Vegan meal
  • Halal meal

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Visa Electrón

Good to know

  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age (18)
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Rooms

  • Double room

    1 Double Premium

  • Room

    STANDARD ROOM

  • Double room

    1 Double Standard

  • Double room

    1 Double Standard Accessible

  • Double room

    2 Queen Premium With Bathtub

  • Room

    1 King Premium With Bathtub

  • Room

    Premium Room

  • Double room

    1 Double Premium Cathedral View

  • Double room

    1 King Premium With Methodist Church View

Occupancy by room type
Room typeGuestsAdults / children
Double roomup to 44 adults / 3 children
Quadruple roomup to 64 adults / 3 children
Single roomup to 11 adults
Twin roomup to 44 adults / 3 children

Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.

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Location

Old Elvet, 83, Durham DH1 3HL

  • Land's End600 km
  • Penzance589 km
  • St Ives578 km
  • Falmouth570 km
  • Newquay544 km
  • Padstow527 km
  • Bude486 km

Straight-line figures from the hotel's coordinates. Cornish lanes and the coast path are slower than the map suggests, and rail and bus services can be sparse outside summer; see the walks.

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Meals

Meal plans

  • All Inclusive
  • Bed And Breakfast
  • Breakfast For Two Guests
  • Full Board
  • Half Board
  • Room Only

Key facts

Total number of rooms
83
Number of floors (main building)
4
Superior rooms
11
Accessible rooms
4

Book direct with the hotel

Gromavel is not a booking site and shows no live prices. Contact the hotel for current rates, VAT and cancellation terms; Cornish coast rooms in July and August go months ahead.

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 18/09/2026.