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A window with a view of a cathedral and trees. - 40 Winks (Durham)
A leather armchair with two pillows, one with a fox design and the other with a crest, and a modern lamp with a black shade and gold accents. - 40 Winks (Durham)
A bedroom with a large window, a bathtub, and a bed with a dark blanket. - 40 Winks (Durham)
A dining area with wicker chairs, a table set for two, and a view of greenery outside. - 40 Winks (Durham)
A building entrance with a sign reading "FORTY" above the door, flanked by two ornate street lamps. - 40 Winks (Durham)
Close to Durham University, 40 Winks provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or aromatherapy. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

View all photos for Gala Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a classic clawfoot bathtub, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Gala Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Belmont Suite

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large window with a view of greenery, and a chandelier.

Belmont Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for The Finestra Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dresser, and a mirror.

The Finestra Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Woodland Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Woodland Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Botanist Suite

A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a large window with curtains, a bed with a pink quilt, and two armchairs.

Botanist Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for The Rose of Raby Suite

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, floral wallpaper, a bed with a blue quilt, and two bedside tables with lamps.

The Rose of Raby Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Durham, 40 Winks is in the city center. Gala Theatre Durham and Oriental Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Durham Indoor Market and Newgate Shopping Centre. Freemans Quay Leisure Centre and Meadowfield Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Durham travel guide
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40 South Street, Durham, Durham, England, DH1 4QP

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with a central tower, arched windows, and a cobblestone pathway leading to the entrance.
    Durham Castle
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic castle, a calm lake, and surrounding trees.
    Durham Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A nighttime scene with people walking on stairs, some holding umbrellas.
    Gala Theatre Durham
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
    Durham University
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Crook Hall and Gardens
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station
    10 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Bridges
    4 min walk
  • Ye Old Elm Tree
    4 min walk
  • The Shakespeare Tavern
    7 min walk
  • The Curious Mr Fox
    4 min walk
  • The Colpitts
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 8.55 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 28.50

Restaurants on site

  • 40 Winks Hospitality

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Coworking space

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8.55 per day
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 28.50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 40 Winks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 40 Winks?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 7:00 AM for a fee of GBP 15.

What time is check-out at 40 Winks?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 40 Winks located?

Located in the heart of Durham, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and Durham University. St. Nicholas Church and Gala Theatre Durham are also within 10 minutes. Durham Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

40 Winks Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay with very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely location, comfortable room, friendly staff. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Room was very comfortable. Excellent breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay in this beautiful boutique hotel. We booked the room overlooking the Cathedral which was stunning. The room was really large and immaculately designed. The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and helpful. The walk was no more than 10 minutes to the centre. We were so impressed with this hotel and Durham we would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Literally amazing suite. The view, the decor, the bathroom and the comfort were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, comfy, great shower and bathroom. Breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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I stayed on my own and felt very welcome and safe lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stunning property, excellent location and amenities, beautiful room and great staff. Super quiet and a couple of minutes walk into Durham city centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stop over in Durham

A great place to stay when visiting Durham. Great view of the cathedral from the room. Room was extremely comfortable and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel, close to the centre. Immaculate and great views from the room. Stayed in Gala. Thanks for a great weeken
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Little gem in the heart of Durham

What a gem of a place, ideal location, gorgeous views, super comfortable room and really friendly staff. One of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had. It’s so nice to stay somewhere with so much character, if you’re going to Durham, stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely superb. Breakfast amazing. Staff very friendly. Even has a chauffeur service to and from the Train Definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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George and his team were amazing and went above and beyond to be welcoming and take amazing care of us! The room was lovely, too, and clean. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We will be back

Such a lovely boutique hotel only 5 mins walk to the riverside. All staff were so friendly, the furnishings are so beautiful and the food is outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Enormously comfortable. Wonderful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel, beautiful room with gorgeous touches such as Molten Brown toiletries. Lovely view from room, a lovely welcome from start to finish. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A touch of class

This is a very well ran hotel. Staff are Friendly,professional and very accommodating. Full breakfast was 5star. We look forward to our next stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved our stay at 40 Winks, the room was so beautiful with a gorgeous view of the Cathedral. It felt romantic, relaxing and special. Only a 5-10 minute walk to get to the main attractions and lots of food options. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful, I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone staying in Durham.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful!

What a Beautiful place to stay! The room we stayed in was gorgeous and it’s easily the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. The view was amazing. Staff were friendly and welcoming. All of the facilities were wonderful and breakfast was so nice! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, so close to town centre, fantastic host, George couldn’t do enough for us. Lovely room overlooking the quiet cobblestone one way street in view of the cathedral. Breakfast has a selection that is cooked to order and is amazing, the full English is a must. Had a wonderful short stay that couldn’t have been better, thanks 40 Winks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our second stay at 40 winks and it was even better! Warn welcome, beautiful decor, delicious breakfast. Host went out of his way to make our visit run smoothly as we were here for a graduation ceremony. We will be back. Didn’t have time to use the new bar so we must return!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What an absolutely beautiful property. And friendly helpful staff. Shown by the manager to the gorgeous room. Won’t stay anywhere else in Durham after this!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026