Last-minute hotel deals in Durham

In the heart of Sunderland, Sunderland Self Catering is within a 5-minute drive of Sunderland Empire and Stadium of Light. This golf cottage is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Located in Bishop Auckland, The Saxon Inn is a 1-minute drive from Escomb Saxon Church and 7 minutes from Auckland Castle. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Raby Castle.

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.

Newcastle Train Station is 32 km from the accommodation, while Utilita Arena is 32 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 40 km away.

With a stay at The Lambton Worm in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Lumley Castle. This guest house is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Waldridge Fell Country Park and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

Located in Bishop Auckland, Park Head Hotel is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Auckland Castle and 10 minutes from Durham University. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Raby Castle and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Durham Castle.

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland – a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

With a stay at Eslington Villa in Gateshead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Saltwell Park. This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Angel of the North and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Life Science Centre.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

With a stay at Premier Inn Newcastle - Team Valley in Gateshead (Team Valley), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of St. James' Park and Saltwell Park. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from The Glasshouse and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Life Science Centre.

With a stay at Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and George Washington Golf Club. This golf hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Washington Old Hall and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from North East Aircraft Museum.

With a stay at The Magnum Hotel, Sunderland City, Sure Collection by Best Western, you'll be centrally located in Sunderland, within a 10-minute drive of Stadium of Light and Herrington Country Park. This hotel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from St. James' Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Durham University.

With a stay at Premier Inn Durham - Newton Aycliffe in Newton Aycliffe, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Planet Leisure and Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. This hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Windlestone Hall Country Park and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre.

Modern Studios is situated in Sunderland, 20 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, 21 km from Theatre Royal, and 21 km from Newcastle Train Station. With free private parking, the property is 3.1 km from Stadium of Light and 16 km from Lumley Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

With free WiFi, this apartment provides a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.

Northumbria University is 21 km from the apartment, while Utilita Arena is 21 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km from the property.

Boasting a hot tub, Park Studios is located in Sunderland. The property is set 16 km from Lumley Castle, 19 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 19 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.5 km from Stadium of Light.

With free WiFi, this apartment features a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment.

Theatre Royal is 20 km from the apartment, while Newcastle Train Station is 20 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km away.

With a stay at Premier Inn Newcastle - Washington in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and St. James' Park. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Washington Old Hall and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lumley Castle.

With a stay at The Reston Hotel, Newcastle South (Washington), Part of the AG Collection in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and St. James' Park. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Washington Old Hall and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lumley Castle.

The Magnum Hotel, Sunderland City, Sure Collection by Best Western is set in Sunderland, within 4.1 km of Stadium of Light and 16 km of Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk.

Guests at The Magnum Hotel, Sunderland City, Sure Collection by Best Western can enjoy a continental breakfast.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 16 km from the accommodation, while Lumley Castle is 16 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 28 km from the property.

Located in Stanley, in a historic building, 3.1 km from Beamish Museum, The Ball Alley is a bed and breakfast with a garden and bar. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

MetroCentre is 10 km from The Ball Alley, while Lumley Castle is 11 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 23 km from the property.

Athol Apartments is situated in Sunderland, 20 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, 20 km from Theatre Royal, as well as 21 km from Newcastle Train Station. With free private parking, the property is 2.9 km from Stadium of Light and 16 km from Lumley Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

With free WiFi, this apartment provides a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and fridge.

Northumbria University is 21 km from the apartment, while Utilita Arena is 21 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 30 km from the property.

Embassy Hotel, Newcastle City Centre, Sure Collection by Best Western is set in Newcastle upon Tyne, 4.6 km from Utilita Arena and 4.8 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located 4 km from MetroCentre.

At the hotel, each room comes with a desk.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 4.9 km from Embassy Hotel, Newcastle City Centre, Sure Collection by Best Western, while Newcastle Train Station is 5 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 16 km from the property.