Durham City Centre (Walkergate) hotel

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Premier Plus rooms
Enhanced room with Ultimate Wi-Fi, coffee machine & more
A two-minute walk from the River Wear, near landmarks like Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral
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Freemans Place, Walkergate, Durham DH1 1SQ
Sat Nav Directions: DH1 1SW What 3 Words: ///bulb.abode.encounter
Directions: Exit A1M (J62) taking the A690 West to Durham City Centre. After the 2nd roundabout stay on the A690 and take immediate left after passing under bridge onto Walkergate (one way street). Follow the road round under the Bridge. Hotel is on the right. SAT NAV post code: DH1 1SW
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Transport and local information: Gala Theatre 2 minutes walk
Durham Railway Station 0.5 miles
Millburngate Shopping Centre 0.5 miles
Durham County Cricket Club 7 miles
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Parking at

There is no on-site parking available at this hotel. Chargeable off-site parking is available nearby at Walkergate Car Park at a discounted rate of £8.10 for 24 hours, car park is operated by a number plate recognition system. Please collect a discount parking voucher from reception on departure. Please note there is a 2.1 metres height restriction in place.
Our rooms
Premier Plus double
Our enhanced room design. Includes Ultimate Wi-Fi, coffee machine, mini-fridge, bedside USB ports, iron, upgraded workspace & more.
  • Ultimate Wi-Fi

    Ultimate Wi-Fi

  • Coffee machine

    Coffee machine

  • Improved refreshments

    Improved refreshments

  • Vanity area

    Vanity area

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

Standard double
A super-comfy bed, a power shower and free Wi-Fi, our double rooms have everything you'll need for a great night's sleep.
  • Tea & coffee facilities

    Tea & coffee facilities

  • Double or kingsize bed

    Double or kingsize bed

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi

  • Powerful shower

    Powerful shower

  • Desk

    Desk

Standard twin - two single beds
Enjoy two of our equally sized, super-comfy 3ft wide beds fuss-free and say goodbye to the awkward “no you have the bigger bed, it’s fine, really” chat.
  • Tea & coffee facilities

    Tea & coffee facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi

  • Powerful shower

    Powerful shower

  • Desk

    Desk

  • Vanity area

    Vanity area

Standard twin - double bed and sofa bed
Our twin rooms with a double bed and sofa bed have a super-comfy double or kingsize* bed paired with a sofa bed, which can be arranged into a single bed.
  • Tea & coffee facilities

    Tea & coffee facilities

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi

  • Powerful shower

    Powerful shower

  • Desk

    Desk

  • Vanity area

    Vanity area

Standard family
Our family rooms include a double or kingsize bed, plus a sofa bed and pull-out bed depending on the number of guests staying in the room. We also provide travel cots at no extra cost. Room size and set up can vary based on the hotel and the number of guests.
  • Tea & coffee facilities

    Tea & coffee facilities

  • Double or kingsize bed

    Double or kingsize bed

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi

  • Powerful shower

    Powerful shower

  • Desk

    Desk

Standard accessible
Our accessible rooms offer more space, a double or kingsize bed between 480mm and 520mm in height, and wider entry bathrooms with a lowered bath or wet room. At our hotels with 480mm height mattresses, our teams can raise the bed for easier wheelchair access. If you have any accessibility questions before your stay, please get in touch with our friendly team at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).
  • Tea & coffee facilities

    Tea & coffee facilities

  • Double or kingsize bed

    Double or kingsize bed

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi

  • Powerful shower

    Powerful shower

  • Desk

    Desk

Hotel description

Thanks to our city centre location next to the Pennyferry Bridge over the River Wear, Durham’s best attractions are within walking distance of our central Durham Premier Inn. There’s plenty to explore throughout your stay – Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral share UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and these historic landmarks are unmissable on Durham city breaks. Cross Milburngate Bridge from our Premier Inn Durham hotel and visit Crook Hall Gardens before taking the kids to Adventure Valley, or why not tour the popular Oriental Museum? Fuel up before sightseeing in Durham at our restaurant, where we’ll also be serving up some delicious dishes in the evening too! Best of all, you’ll have a stylish room with free Wi-Fi and a super-comfy bed waiting for you after fun days out in Durham.  

Durham City Centre (Walkergate) FAQs

Durham (DHM) train station is just a 10-minute walk away from our hotel. Bus stops are dotted throughout the city too, or you could always bring a bike – our Premier Inn hotels are bike friendly, so you can store yours back in your room after cycling in Durham!  

Tuck into everything from pizzas and curries to fresh grills when you join us for dinner at our on-site restaurant. Best of all, you get to wake up to our famous Premier Inn Breakfast in the mornings too – load up your plate with freshly cooked favourites and continental treats.  

Accessible Double rooms with a lower bath and Accessible Double rooms with a wet room are available at our Durham hotel.  

Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral are two of the best places to visit in Durham, and you’ll find them less than a 15-minute walk away from our Durham Premier Inn. Walkergate is right on our doorstep if you fancy shopping in Durham, or why not spend an afternoon at Wharton Park? 

Teesside International Airport is about a 40-minute drive from our Durham Premier Inn, so we’re in an ideal spot if you're flying into Durham.  

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