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The Queens Head

2.5 star property
Hotel near Durham University in Durham

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Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 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

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

  • ‪Picnic Basket - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪China Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rotunda Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Zen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bell's Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Queens Head

Hotel near Durham University 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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includes taxes & fees
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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 May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Queens Head on May 19, 2026 start from CA $119, 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. 168 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 425 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Original

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

barrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cleanliness wasn't good. There was a overall unpleasant smell in room aaltho
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bedlinen was clean, the toilet not so clean. The owners were friendly and quickly provided tea bags and toilet roll. Unfortunately the room we were originally assigned had no heating. We were moved to another room ,which was quiet after 11pm. It is situated within an easy 20 minute walk into Durham centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Queens head Durham

Had a very enjoyable stay,, you check in at the bar in the pub. Very quick and friendly room was very clean. Stayed in room 1. Bathroom looked like it had a refurb. Only downside was no remote for the tv, but landlady said it was on order, no problem as can turn over with the buttons. Whilst having a drink in the bar we spoke to the landlady and she said she had only been there 12 weeks so was trying to get the pub back up and going after being closed for a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business 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

10/10 Excellent

Xitong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size. Close to a Sainsburys Local and a bus stop. About 30 mins walk to train station. Pub downstairs was a wee bit noisy. Doesnt serve breakfast but you can go to Wetherspoons in the town. Nice enough for a short stay.Outside needs renovating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t stay again

Carpets were tatty and dirty, mirror was splattered in something. The bed side table was an safe with sicky back plastic on. The door to the room had clearly been forced open at some point and the key and door numbers don’t match ie I was in room 7 but keys had a fob on for room 17. The shared bathroom was dated and dirty so other than having to use the toilet I waited till I was home to shower. Yuck !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

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

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was grand
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rose

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rosidalca

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rahil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth, Berkeley Heights

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Laurence W

Liked: Cleanliness

If you value your sleep

Room ok bed comfortable staff friendly enough. Main problem was the music in the pub downstairs reverberating until half past midnight followed by the revellers leaving until one o’clock
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

8/10 Good

Aliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was good for ehat i paid for the only thing was they said they had a kitchen but there was no microwave and the kitchen was essentially useless other than for getting water but no the room otherwise was fine and the location was near a Sainsbury's
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wo full.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025