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OYO The Townhouse

4.0 star property

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The Hideaway
The Hideaway | Bathroom
Restaurant
Front of property – evening/night
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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

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Bijoux Loft

Bijoux Loft

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

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Penthouse

Penthouse

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

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Azzurri

Azzurri

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

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Midas

Midas

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

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Edwardian Express

Edwardian Express

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

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The Hideaway

The Hideaway

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

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Le Jardin - Hot Tub

Le Jardin - Hot Tub

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

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Cruise

Cruise

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

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Garden Room - Hot Tub

Garden Room - Hot Tub

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

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Eden Lodge - Hot Tub

Eden Lodge - Hot Tub

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

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About the area

Durham

With a stay at OYO The Townhouse in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Durham University and Durham Indoor Market. .This inn is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.
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What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durham Indoor Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durham University - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 15 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picnic Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rotunda Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chapters of Durham - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

OYO The Townhouse

OYO The Townhouse offers 10 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durham inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a library. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and debit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Arkadiusz

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

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service

Left out on the street!

My wife has stayed here in the past and liked it, however, this place is currently closed and up for sale (Sep 2025). We arrived on a friday night after making a booking a couple of months prior. The doors were locked, curtains all drawn and no lights on. No response when ringing bell or knocking. On calling the 'hotel contact number' we were connected to a foreign call centre who were of little help, and Hotels.com are refusing to refund our payment because they cant get approval from a manager... He's legged it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Davina

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome and wacky decoration at beautiful townhouse, well situated for university. Inflated prices due to open day not entirely justified - no towels or hand soap in bathroom, limited breakfast choice (only full English, only white toast)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overpriced considering the condition of the hotel. Very dated. Friendly staff though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria, Tunbridge Wells

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Mixed feelings... great staff and hotel, poor room

Daniel and his staff are very friendly and do a good job. The hotel reception, bar and restaurant are all of a very good standard. The theme of the rooms is good. Its a really hard review to give as the hotel is nice and I know Daniel has only had the hotel since January but on this occasion the room fell short The room was themed as a cruise line. Colours and furniture were all matching the theme. Few points room needs a bin as the tiny bin in bathroom was not suitable. Some blackout blinds are needed as the curtains are very pale and let lots of light in. The room does need some attention there was damage to the decor and lots of bits wrong. The bathroom was probably the worst bit. Needs lots of attention. Mixed fittings, shower temperamental, bath needs resealing Would I stay here again, I would but just not in the cruise room
Damage to wallpaper
Sindows need painting
Damaged shower
Miising hot top off tap
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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 traveller

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