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OYO The Townhouse

4.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, near Durham University

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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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

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About the neighborhood

Durham

OYO The Townhouse places you within a 10-minute stroll of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. This 10-room, 4-star inn has conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durham University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 14 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Half Moon Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Library - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chapters of Durham - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafédral Durham - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fat Hippo Durham - ‬5 min walk

About this property

OYO The Townhouse

Inn with free breakfast, near Durham University
Guests of OYO The Townhouse enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a terrace. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include wedding services and a garden.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Other amenities include espresso makers, phones, and ironing boards.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at OYO The Townhouse?

OYO The Townhouse provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around OYO The Townhouse?

This inn in Durham is within a 10-minute walk of Gala Theatre Durham, Durham Castle, and Durham Cathedral. You'll also find Durham Indoor Market and Durham Heritage Centre and Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at OYO The Townhouse?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 10 per night.

Does OYO The Townhouse feature a casino?

No, OYO The Townhouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at OYO The Townhouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at OYO The Townhouse?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this inn, including bathrobes and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Are there hot tubs at OYO The Townhouse?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this inn.

Does OYO The Townhouse feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

OYO The Townhouse offers free English breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will OYO The Townhouse allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at OYO The Townhouse though service animals are welcome.

Does OYO The Townhouse have connecting rooms?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from OYO The Townhouse?

The closest major airport to OYO The Townhouse is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 25.3 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is located 25.1 mi away (44-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at OYO The Townhouse?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at OYO The Townhouse.

Does OYO The Townhouse host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at OYO The Townhouse.

OYO The Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 187 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Mick

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Date night

Perfect couples night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice Interiors, Shame about the Guests & Breakfast

I stayed here with my boyfriend as Valentine Weekend Treat. A nice hotel utterly let down by the behaviour of other guests who were drunk, shouting, arguing loudly, and then the sound of vomiting from 11pm- 3.30am. Reception is not staffed overnight so there was no-one to report this to during the night. Breakfast was supposed to Full English, À la Carte, Continental and Vegetarian, but it was cereal and meat-based Full English only. There was no-one to report these issues to upon check-out (reception unstaffed). I tried for a week to email the hotel to report my experience, and I received no reply. With so many other nice hotels in the city, I would recommend avoiding this one and going elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Was more like a doss house, would not book again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Small lapse in room preparation.

Unfortunately whoever had prepared the room had left behind the dirty pillow cases from the previous guest on the floor. Apart from that we had a perfectly fine stay but than again we only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room at The Town House months ago for a surprise for my Husband on our 10th wedding anniversary. The room was pricey at £176 but I had seen some fabulous photos on facebook and I thought it would be worth the price. A couple of weeks ago I contacted the lady at the reception desk and asked if I could upgrade because I had seen better rooms with breakfast added at cheaper prices on their facebook page. The receptionist was very helpful but pointed out that as I had booked through hotels . Com there was nothing I could do but kindly said that if any of the luxury rooms were still available on the 24th August they would upgrade and make it special for our anniversary. We also booked Sunday lunch at the town house. We arrived at the hotel yesterday and was shown our hotel room. It was very disappointing. The room was small and quite frankly grotty . The ceiling was water damaged with plaster and paint missing and it was all very worn . When we went downstairs the guy on the desk asked if everything was ok with the room . I said I was very disappointed as the room was far below the standard we were expecting and nothing had been arranged to make our room special for our anniversary as promised. The guy at the reception apologised and told us that the hotel has changed hands . He also told us there wasn’t a chef now so there were no Sunday lunches. This was the first time we had been informed about this. Later on our shower leaked into the room below.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Si

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

Birthday Break

Outstanding room, with everything you need to relax, short walk to city centre this hotel & room give you everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were amazed by our stay at OYO townhouse. We stayed in Le Jardin room and know Durham well. It surpassed all expectations with a truly gorgeous room with a beautiful that was also very private. The hot tub was super and lit up lovely in the evening/night. The service was exceptional and we were well looked after by a range of people. The hotel bar was really lovely too and we enjoyed this before and after meals. We were lucky enough to get engaged on our stay here and it made the whole trip even more memorable. Nothing to fault from the whole experience!

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed!

Myself and husband thought we would book in for our 12th anniversary when we arrived we didn’t get a warm welcome it was dull and miserable we got showed to our room when we arrived inside the room it was cold the room was dark and dull only one window was to be open if needed as the other one had a sticker on it saying it need’s replacing then to find loads off small hairs in side the bath tub as we was just about to take a shower it was disgusting definitely hasn’t been cleaned properly when checking out in the morning there was no one on the desk we waited for 15 minutes! We left the room key on the counter as we had to dash of I wouldn’t be in a rush to return to this hotel definitely not worth the money it’s such a shame this hotel has gone right down the hill it used to be beautiful and clean since new owner have taken it over it’s definitely not the same we didn’t enjoy our stay we was very disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Gorgeous night away.

We had a lovely stay at the townhouse, wand stayed in the garden lodge and it was lovely, very clean and trendy. Wendy at reception couldn’t do enough for us, she was so helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Reading

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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