Gilesgate Moor Hotel - Durham
54.779392, -1.539808Overview
2-star budget-friendly hotel with free on-site parking and exceptional breakfast
Amenities
Gilesgate Moor Hotel in Durham provides free on-site private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel has a shared lounge and bar area with darts and board games for guest use. CCTV in common areas and smoke alarms ensure a secure environment for all visitors.
Dining
A full English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 8:00 AM, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available upon request. The Gilesgate Moor Hotel also offers packed lunches for guests exploring Durham. Sunday lunch is a popular offering, with fresh vegetables and a choice of meats cooked to order.
Rooms
The Gilesgate Moor Hotel offers single, twin, family, and double rooms, all with private bathrooms and carpeted floors. Deluxe double rooms with showers include a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Family rooms can accommodate up to four guests, with extra bedding available on request.
Entertainment
Weekly quiz nights and Thursday darts competitions are held at the onsite bar, where guests can interact with local regulars. The Gilesgate Moor Hotel Durham also hosts charity events and Sunday lunches that draw guests from the community. Board games and a large TV in the shared lounge provide additional options for quiet evenings.
Location
The Gilesgate Moor Hotel is a 30-minute walk from Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, with a bus stop directly outside for city center access. Nearby attractions include the Stadium of Light and the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, both within a 20-minute drive. The hotel sits next to a large retail park with grocery stores, shops, and fast-food outlets.
- Parking: Free on-site private parking
- Breakfast: Full English with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
- Entertainment: Weekly quiz nights and Thursday darts
- Location: 30-minute walk to Durham Cathedral, bus stop outside
- Rooms: Single, twin, family, and deluxe double rooms
- Dining: Sunday lunch and packed lunches available
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Darts
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Gilesgate Moor Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 114 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 25.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Newcastle, NCL |
Location
- City landmarks
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