OYO The Townhouse

4.0 star property

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The Hideaway | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
Front of property – evening/night
Restaurant
The Hideaway | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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34 Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3HN
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Bijoux Loft

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Penthouse

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Azzurri

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Midas

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Edwardian Express

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Hideaway

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Le Jardin - Hot Tub

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cruise

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden Room - Hot Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Eden Lodge - Hot Tub

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

OYO The Townhouse

This smoke-free inn features a bar/lounge, self parking and a library. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include wedding services and a garden.
OYO The Townhouse offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Durham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at OYO The Townhouse. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Durham Indoor Market. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 15 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at OYO The Townhouse. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Durham inn is smoke free.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Townhouse Inn Durham
Townhouse Inn
Townhouse Durham
Townhouse
The Townhouse
OYO The Townhouse Inn
OYO The Townhouse Durham
OYO The Townhouse Inn Durham

OYO The Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 198 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeanette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel is closed

This hotel is closed and has been for several weeks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff made our stay very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic stay for our wedding Anniversary would definately recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Arkadiusz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel stopped operating in July
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Great location, lovely staff and breakfast included, shower only rooms though and a bit tired in decor - wallpaper coming off, ceiling stains and no toiletries, only one towel for two people too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel right near the centre of Durham. Staff are great, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Lovely hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab

Fabulous stay, staff so helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Quirky deco, nice spacious room, friendly helpful staff. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hospitality and friendly faces
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Fantastic hotel in a great location. A special thanks to Wendy for the warm welcome and incredible service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel with great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely if slightly quirky property with friendly staff in a great location Missing a few of the amenities you might be used to in a major mainstream hotel chain but made up for with welcoming and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with a warm welcome , this place was a real gem . So close to everything , staff super friendly and rooms were so beautifully decorated and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay in this unique hotel. We stayed in the Midas room and loved the decor and layout of the room. Clean room and good service by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Frances

The hotel closed down the day before I was to arrive so I had to scramble to find new accommodation at the last minute
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Date night

Perfect couples night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We got there and there was a note on the door saying the hotel was repossessed as and they still took payment out of my account do I’m now in the middle of trying to get money back,
We booked this 3 weeks ago and it’s been closed down since the 25th July . I am absolutely furious I need to my money back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic room

Wow, what a nice hotel. Room was great, and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and super convenient for durham town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic room love the unquie less of what the room..great location and friendly helpful reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was closed with a sign on the door. They tried to charge me anyway. Terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got the last room , it was convenient for our night out , nice and clean ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and the staff were very helpful and friendly making our stay more enjoyable. Especially Wendy who went out of her way to look after us :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023