Last-minute hotel deals near Durham University

Opposite the Angel of the North statue, The Angel View Hotel is just 10 minutes’ drive from Newcastle centre. The charming hotel features a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms with free WiFi in public areas.

The bright and airy bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV and a work desk. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities, and a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer. Most rooms have scenic views.

Guests can enjoy freshly cooked lunches and classic British cuisine in the restaurant, which features original stone arches. The cosy bar offers a range of real ales and cooked breakfasts.

Just off the A1 road, The Angel View Hotel is less than 10 minutes’ drive from Gateshead. Free on-site parking is available, and St James’ Park Football Stadium is a 15-minute drive away.

With a stay at Hotel 52 - Stanley in Stanley, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Causey Arch. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from St. James' Park and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quayside.

Located in Stanley, Black Horse Beamish is a 3-minute drive from Beamish Wild and 6 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This inn is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Tyne Bridge and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

With a stay at The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Hardwick Park and within a 5-minute drive of Sedgefield Racecourse. This bed & breakfast is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Durham University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

With a stay at Dun Cow Inn in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hardwick Park and Sedgefield Racecourse. This guest house is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Durham University and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Bowes Incline is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park. This bed & breakfast is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Quayside and 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Durham University.

With a stay at The Impeccable Pig in Stockton-on-Tees, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hardwick Park and Sedgefield Racecourse. This luxury inn is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Durham University and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Wynyard Woodland Park.

With a stay at Burnhopeside Hall in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This bed & breakfast is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from St. James' Park and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Quayside.

With panoramic views of beautiful countryside, the Ravensworth Arms Hotel is a charming pub with bright, traditional rooms. Standing on the site of Clubdon Hall, it offers free Wi-Fi, 5 minutes’ drive from the A1(M).

Each room at the Ravensworth Arms Hotel includes satellite TV, free tea and coffee, and ironing facilities. All private bathrooms feature a hairdryer.

Lewis Carroll was a frequent visitor to the Ravensworth, reportedly writing part of his classic work Alice in Wonderland on one of his stays.

In the peaceful village of Lamesley, Newcastle’s centre is still less than 10 minutes’ drive away from the pub. Guests have views of the famous Angel of the North sculpture, and are within 20 minutes’ drive of a range of golf courses.

The restaurant provides a varied and contemporary menu, including themed nights and meal deals during the week.

Located in Bishop Auckland, 33 km from Lumley Castle and 34 km from Beamish Museum, Country Glamping provides accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, and access to a fitness room.

The lodge provides guests with a patio, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower. There is also a microwave, toaster and a kettle.

If you would like to discover the area, hiking and cycling are possible in the surroundings.

MetroCentre is 47 km from Country Glamping. Teesside International Airport is 31 km away.

Located in Gateshead (Lamesley), Riding Farm Cottages is within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Angel of the North. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Washington Old Hall and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art.

Situated in Bishop Auckland, 29 km from Lumley Castle, Cosy two bedroom apartment features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 39 km from Beamish Museum, 43 km from Stadium of Light and 45 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 45 km away and Theatre Royal is 45 km from the apartment.

Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom, while certain rooms have a fully equipped kitchen with an oven.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bishop Auckland, like hiking.

MetroCentre is 47 km from Cosy two bedroom apartment, while Newcastle Train Station is 47 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 31 km away.

Situated in Horden, within 2 km of Crimdon Beach and 24 km of Stadium of Light, Hardwick Hotel features accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 29 km from Lumley Castle, 38 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 38 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Newcastle Train Station is 39 km away and Northumbria University is 39 km from the inn.

All rooms at the inn are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bath or shower. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some rooms also boast a kitchen with an oven and a stovetop. All units will provide guests with a fridge.

You can play darts at Hardwick Hotel.

Beamish Museum is 38 km from the accommodation, while Theatre Royal is 39 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 42 km away.

Situated in Wolsingham, 21 km from Beamish Museum, The Brown Horse Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 28 km of Lumley Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 31 km from MetroCentre.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. All rooms at The Brown Horse Hotel are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 32 km from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 32 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 40 km away.

Featuring barbecue facilities and views of garden, The Old Post Office, Lanchester is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Lanchester, 11 km from Beamish Museum. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. The property offers services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment.

Complete with a private bathroom, the units at the bed and breakfast come with a TV, and selected rooms here will provide you with a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies.

Guests at The Old Post Office, Lanchester can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast. Dining options are available close to the accommodation.

Guests at The Old Post Office, Lanchester can enjoy darts on-site, or cycling in the surroundings.

Lumley Castle is 18 km from the bed and breakfast, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 22 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 32 km from the property.

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Fir Tree Country Hotel is located in Fir Tree. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At The Fir Tree Country Hotel each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation.

You can play darts at The Fir Tree Country Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 41 km from the hotel, while Durham is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 37 km from The Fir Tree Country Hotel.

Incidental fees (extra charges) can be paid for using cash, credit or debit cards

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This property is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Quayside and 10.6 mi (17 km) from St. James' Park.

When you stay at The Bell Guest House in Peterlee, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cineworld Dalton Park and Tweddle Children's Animal Farm. This guest house is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Shippersea Bay.

Housed in a historic building, No.16 offers accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi in Seaham, 600 metres from Seaham Beach. The property has garden views and is 11 km from Stadium of Light and 18 km from Lumley Castle. The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 28 km away and Theatre Royal is 28 km from the guest house.

At the guest house, units come with a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Seaham, like cycling and fishing.

Beamish Museum is 25 km from No.16, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 40 km away.

Offering free WiFi, LONDONDERRYS Bar and Accommodation is set in Seaham, less than 1 km from Seaham Beach and 11 km from Stadium of Light. The property is around 18 km from Lumley Castle, 26 km from Beamish Museum and 28 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The hotel features family rooms.

The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain units at LONDONDERRYS Bar and Accommodation also have a sea view. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 28 km from the accommodation, while Theatre Royal is 28 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 40 km from the property.