A Boutique Hotel in Heart of Durham
Set within the beautifully restored Old Shire Hall on Old Elvet, Hotel Indigo Durham is one of the city’s most distinctive boutique hotels. Combining Victorian architecture with contemporary design, the hotel places you in the heart of Durham’s historic centre, just a short walk from Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and Durham University.
Our central location makes Hotel Indigo Durham an ideal base for every type of visit. Spend a weekend discovering one of England’s most picturesque cities, break up a journey on a Northern road trip, celebrate a graduation, attend an open day or explore Durham’s rich history at your own pace. Whatever brings you to the city, you’ll find its most iconic landmarks, independent shops, restaurants and riverside walks just moments from the hotel.
Durham is a city best explored on foot. Wander along the banks of the River Wear, discover the hidden vennels that weave through the historic streets and browse the independent businesses that give the city its character. Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sits alongside Durham Castle at the heart of the peninsula, creating one of the country’s most recognisable skylines. Throughout the year, the city also hosts university celebrations, cultural events and seasonal festivals, making every visit a little different.
After a day exploring, return to the comfort of Hotel Indigo Durham. Enjoy locally inspired dining in our restaurant, unwind with a cocktail in the Rotunda Bar or relax in a characterful bedroom that reflects the history of the Old Shire Hall. Combining a unique heritage setting with a prime city centre location, Hotel Indigo Durham offers the perfect boutique stay for city breaks, staycations and memorable occasions in Durham.
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Culture
When it comes to culture, meanwhile, you mustn’t miss out on an afternoon’s browsing round the Oriental Museum or an evening watching a world-class production at the Gala Theatre.
And if you’re in town on the second weekend of June, the Durham Regatta, staged every year since 1834, sees almost the entire town head to the banks of the River Wear – a three-minute walk from Hotel Indigo – Durham – for picnics, Pimm’s and close-up views of some of the world’s top rowers pushing themselves to the limit.
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Local History
Speaking of tough physical work, Durham was for many years a mining town and there were once around a hundred deep mines in the Durham coalfield, which helped to fuel the country’s Industrial Revolution. Today none remain, but this isn’t a town that forgets its heritage in a hurry, and on the second Saturday of July Durham hosts the Durham Miners’ Gala, the largest trade union event in Europe.
With such a wealth of history, combined with a vibrant, forward-looking and welcoming population, this district is an unmissable gem: you’re guaranteed to leave the Trinity Neighbourhood feeling at least a little bit besotted.
