The City | Bed & Breakfast in Gilesgate

| 8.4 (1989 Reviews) |   11 Bedrooms  9 Bathrooms  17 Guests
Durham Bed & Breakfast | The City

11 Bedroom Bed & Breakfast in Durham, Gilesgate

The City enjoys a location in Gilesgate, 7.1 miles from Lumley Castle and 9.2 miles from Beamish Museum. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers private check-in and check-out and free Wifi. Stadium of Light is 14 miles from the bed and breakfast, and The Sage is 16 miles away. At the bed and breakfast, units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The bed and breakfast offers some units with city views, and the units include a kettle. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. There is an on-site bar. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 16 miles from The City, while Theatre Royal is 17 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 24 miles away.

The City is located in Gilesgate.

This 11 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Entertainment, Internet, Laundry, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1989 reviews with the average score of 8.4 . Coming to Gilesgate and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Bed & Breakfast for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 11 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast if you want to learn more about this place in Gilesgate. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The City in Gilesgate is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The City”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Bed & Breakfast, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Movie nights
  • Live music/Performance
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Dry cleaning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Ironing service
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.02
Location:
9.5
Staff:
9.33
Facilities:
8.54
Comfort:
8.96
Cleanliness:
9.06
Xanthe
Mar 12, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Great location in the heart of the city was nice and quirky.
Negative: It was a bit noisy and the rooms were a bit cold the heating seemed to come on at odd times.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Quadruple Room with Bath
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Single Room with Shower
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Single Room with Shower
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

View

View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Twin Room with Shower
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 10 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Conditioner, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shower, Towels, Free toiletries, Body soap

Media & Technology

TV, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV

General

Iron, Fan, Trash cans, Smoke Alarm, Carbon monoxide detector, Carpeted, Heating, Ironing facilities, Fire extinguisher, Carbon monoxide sources

Living Area

Desk

Internet

Wireless internet

View

City view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer

FAQ's

Is this The City pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The City?

Check-in time for The City starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The City have a swimming pool?

No, this The City does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The City?

Best-rates for the The City starts from $92 per night with includes Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, Laundry, Parking, Security/Safety, Child Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The City a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this bed & breakfast 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the bed & breakfast has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The City wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The City has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The City?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The City indicates 1 day stay policy at this bed & breakfast. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The City?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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