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The Queens Head

2.5 star property
Inn in Durham with free parking

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The Queens Head offers entertainment and relaxation with karaoke events and a well-stocked bar. Visitors can connect to WiFi, enjoy the peaceful garden, or play arcade games. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff for exceptional service.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Pet friendly
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

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2 Sherburn Road, Gilesgate, Durham, England, DH1 2JR

What's nearby

  • Gala Theatre Durham - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Durham Castle - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Durham Cathedral - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Durham University - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bell's Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • The Queens Head Hotel
  • ‪The Shoes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪China Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tias - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Queens Head

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, an arcade/game room, and a bar at The Queens Head. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and karaoke

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Queens Head Inn

Frequently asked questions

Is The Queens Head pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Queens Head?

As of Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Queens Head on Dec 1, 2025 start from $86.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Queens Head?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Queens Head?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Queens Head located?

Situated in Durham, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gala Theatre Durham, St. Nicholas Church, and Durham Indoor Market. Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre and Palace Green are also within 1 mi (2 km). Durham Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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The Queens Head Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 421 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodation and pleasant staff.

Basic but good accommodation. Just a shame that they no longer serve food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Queens head Durham

Had a very enjoyable stay,, you check in at the bar in the pub. Very quick and friendly room was very clean. Stayed in room 1. Bathroom looked like it had a refurb. Only downside was no remote for the tv, but landlady said it was on order, no problem as can turn over with the buttons. Whilst having a drink in the bar we spoke to the landlady and she said she had only been there 12 weeks so was trying to get the pub back up and going after being closed for a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was nice and comfortable the place was clean I felt at home
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful in person and over the phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was grand
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, especially when it's a 10-15 minute walk into Durham. Bar area was friendly staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Saturday night stay

Good value for a Saturday night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very warm welcome. Perfect for my overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

All I ask for is cleanliness, quiet, friendly service and a comfortable bed; I found them all at the Queen’s Head.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Queens Head offers good accommodation at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

miss Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUGH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location clean and tidy enjoyed the food freindly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Pauline

Exceptionally clean, lovely welcoming staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap, convenient and very friendly staff and locals will use again if around Durham.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roshun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying, always clean & easy to check in

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good wee pub

Working a way Ideal budget accommodation Shower brilliant Easy parking Ill be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Did the trick

Did the job for the reasonable price tag, bed was clean and comfortable and Durham centre a nice walk away from the property. We would consider staying again if on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So welcoming and very friendly and helpful staff. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Toni

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, hotel room was lovely pay for what you get, shared bathroom was dirty, people being sick and faeces and urine left in the toilet. Other than that had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great overall
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size. Close to a Sainsburys Local and a bus stop. About 30 mins walk to train station. Pub downstairs was a wee bit noisy. Doesnt serve breakfast but you can go to Wetherspoons in the town. Nice enough for a short stay.Outside needs renovating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, friendly staff. Really happy with everything for the price. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024