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The Queens Head

2.5 star property
Hotel near Durham Cathedral in Durham

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Double Room, Ensuite
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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2 Sherburn Road, Gilesgate, Durham, England, DH1 2JR
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Durham

In Durham .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Durham hotel, you'll find Gala Theatre Durham and St. Nicholas Church. Durham Indoor Market and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gala Theatre Durham - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Durham Indoor Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Durham Castle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Durham University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rotunda Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪China Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Picnic Basket - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The City - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Queens Head

Hotel near Durham Cathedral in Durham
The Queens Head offers its guests an arcade/game room, karaoke, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This Durham hotel is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Queens Head offers 4 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Karaoke

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Queens Head Inn

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Queens Head to the airport?

The Queens Head is 24.5 mi (41-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Queens Head?

As of Jul 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Queens Head on Jul 9, 2026 start from CA $122, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Queens Head have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Queens Head.

How close is The Queens Head to the beach?

This hotel is 12.2 mi (24-min drive) from Hawthorn Hive Beach and 12.6 mi (26-min drive) from Blast Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Queens Head offer free breakfast?

The Queens Head does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Queens Head?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Queens Head?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Queens Head?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Queens Head have a pool?

The Queens Head does not have a pool.

Does The Queens Head have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Queens Head to downtown Durham?

The Queens Head is 0.8 mi away from Durham.

The Queens Head Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 428 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very loud music until 11-30pm. No breakfast even though it stated on the website breakfast is available. Tea and coffee available however no milk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good accommodation and pleasant staff.

Basic but good accommodation. Just a shame that they no longer serve food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good, but it's a pub and so continued quite noisy till late on Saturday night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Queens Head offers good accommodation at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

HUGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location clean and tidy enjoyed the food freindly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was nice and comfortable the place was clean I felt at home
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Pauline

Exceptionally clean, lovely welcoming staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So welcoming and very friendly and helpful staff. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Roshun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying, always clean & easy to check in
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, especially when it's a 10-15 minute walk into Durham. Bar area was friendly staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room, handy for town centre, lots of facilities for the guests to use .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Excellent budget accommodation

Exactly as described, this accommodation provides all you need on a budget with clean, modern styled rooms, warm and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room , nice staff , clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value with really friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. This is a a nice cheap place to stay and all the basic things one needs are there, Staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, friendly staff. Really happy with everything for the price. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Saturday night stay

Good value for a Saturday night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful in person and over the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

All I ask for is cleanliness, quiet, friendly service and a comfortable bed; I found them all at the Queen’s Head.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little pub and great music on the Saturday night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

miss Natasha

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Easy check in and very accommodating. Staff very friendly and always willing to help. Within walking distance to Durham. Pub atmosphere very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024