The Queens Head puts you within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
What to do
Karaoke
Facilities
Garden
Arcade/games room
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
The Queens Head Inn
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Queens Head?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Queens Head?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Queens Head?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Queens Head and nearby?
The Queens Head has an arcade and a garden.
What's the area around The Queens Head like?
The Queens Head is a short 15-minute walk from Gala Theatre Durham and 19 minutes' walk from Durham Castle.
The Queens Head Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Cheap and cheerful
Great value for money. Clean and tidy, if a little rough around the edges.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Very warm welcome.
Perfect for my overnight stay
Leo
Leo, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Aaditya
Aaditya, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Lovely place, especially when it's a 10-15 minute walk into Durham. Bar area was friendly staff were lovely.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Stay in Queens Head, Gilesgate
This was a fine hotel to stay in for a couple days, and the people working there were friendly and helpful. Shared bathroom was clean enough for the most part, as was the little kitchen used. Towels, coffee, tea, and TV were in the room, which was nice, and the bed was comfortable. It's not a fancy hotel, but works for solo traveller looking for inexpensive accommodation. 20 min walk to city centre and buses run right by the hotel.
Jeniffer
Jeniffer, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
19 Nov 2024
Dirty and requires renovation.
Property felt filthy and unclean with the exception of the bed which was decently comfy and sheets clean. I had a shared bathroom stay and it was dirty in there with hair in the shower and dirty shower curtains etc. I didnt feel good staying there other than just sleep the night.
Bishawraj
Bishawraj, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
christopher
christopher, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Queens inn Durham
Throughly enjoyed stay room small but adequate.. Very clean and although quite noisy been above pub notva issue with sleeping .. Girl on reception went out her way look after us fantastic service ,Throughly recommended staying ere lovely little place ideal for Durham city centre at budget price
D
D, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
3 Nov 2024
Shared bathroom was disgusting the ahower curtin was disgusting the plug hole in the bath I don’t want to think what it was grubby and black
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Quiet and handy for Durham
Good value for money
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Marcus
Marcus, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Saturday night stay
Good value for a Saturday night stay
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
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.
miss Natasha
miss Natasha, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2024
The room was very pleasant as were the staff. The only issue was the music in the bar below is on until 11.30pm, which would be a problem if you needed an early night.
Raglan
Raglan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Oct 2024
thomas
thomas, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
7 Oct 2024
Avoid at all costs!
Book 2 nights in a superior room!! So bad we had to abandon and book elsewhere. The music from the bar was SO LOUD and didn't cease until 25 past midnight. Then the goodbyes and tidying up noise began for another 30 minutes. Didn't sleep a wink! Nobody available the following morning to discuss and no answer to calls or emails. Broken glass in car park, broken windows and the beer garden was 2 dirty broken and rotten wooden bench tables. DO Not Book to stay here!!!
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2024
Really wuite nice for a budget stay
It was good. Its a budget place but as budget places go i was surprised it was very nice. I was in an en suite.
Martin
Martin, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
27 Sept 2024
Shared bathroom
The shared bathroom was usually too wet to use from where other occupants had not positioned the shower curtain within the bath - so all spray was on the floor.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
23 Sept 2024
Loved staying here it was something very different, the beds were a bit noisy so maybe some new mattresses needed. Would have liked a mirror in the room too! Other than that no complaints, locals downstairs were great and friendly.
Brooke
Brooke, 2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
22 Sept 2024
It is what you pay for - so no complaints.
edward
edward, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
21 Sept 2024
Very noisy room over the bar which was loud until 1pm
Dominic
Dominic, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
All I ask for is cleanliness, quiet, friendly service and a comfortable bed; I found them all at the Queen’s Head.