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52 Old Elvet

4.5 star property

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Near Durham University, 52 Old Elvet provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Durham is home to 52 Old Elvet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waldridge Fell Country Park and Whitworth Hall Country Park, while Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Heritage Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Meadowfield Leisure Centre and Abbey Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Durham travel guide
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52 Old Elvet, Durham, England, DH1 3HN

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle
    Durham Castle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham
    Gala Theatre Durham
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602
    Durham Cathedral
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Durham University
    Durham University
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Durham Indoor Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station
    12 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Picnic Basket
    3 min walk
  • Rotunda Bar
    1 min walk
  • Zen
    2 min walk
  • Chapters of Durham
    3 min walk
  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
    1 min walk

About this property

52 Old Elvet

  • Luxury apartment near Durham University
  • 52 Old Elvet provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and kitchens

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • Free uncovered self parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

    Kitchen

    • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
    • Dishwasher
    • Electric kettle
    • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
    • Microwave
    • Oven
    • Stovetop
    • Toaster

    Bedrooms

    • Bedsheets provided

    Bathroom

    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Shower
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels provided

    Living spaces

    • Separate dining area
    • Separate sitting area

    Entertainment

    • Flat-screen TV

    Comfort

    • Heating

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Suitability/Accessibility

    • Smoking not allowed

    Safety features

    • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
    • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
    • First aid kit
    • Fire extinguisher

    General

    • 12 units
    • Georgian architecture
    • Individual decor
    • Individual furnishings

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM
    Contactless check-out available

    Special check-in instructions

    There is no front desk at this property
    Guests will receive an access code
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Access code

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    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
    Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
    This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
    Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    This property is professionally cleaned

    Frequently asked questions

    Is 52 Old Elvet pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking?

    Self parking is free at this property.

    What time is check-in at 52 Old Elvet?

    Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at 52 Old Elvet?

    Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is 52 Old Elvet located?

    Situated in Durham, this luxury apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and Durham University. St. Nicholas Church and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes. Durham Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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    Reviews

    52 Old Elvet Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    10

    Location

    9.0

    Staff & service

    9.0

    Property conditions & facilities
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

    Reviews

    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jo

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    A great, spacious property. Modern & clean. Excellent city centre location yet calm & quiet at night (week day stay).
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Jan

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Perfect apartment

    Lovely apartment well equipped lovely and warm with safe onsite parking,perfect location for city centre just 5 mins away
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Elizabeth

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Perfect location

    Location is perfect, walking in the town within minutes. We managed to park at the back with no problems but there is on street if needed. Bedrooms large and so quiet, Showers excellent and the living area and kitchen large and spacious, could have done with a few dishwasher tabs but that’s just a minor grumble!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Antonis

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    A very nice and modern apartment with all the facilities and very smooth check in process. Very close to the center and everything accessible in a walking distance. A couple of minor things to be improved to make the stay even better. Slightly more careful with the cleanliness as were some spots needed more attention but not something that is not possible to stay in. The toiletries should be supplied in a daily base or provide sufficient for the stay. We stayed for two nights and the 2nd day we run out of shower gel.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    cecilia

    Location was excellent and parking was good The apartment was clean but it didn’t smell very nice. I think it was the shower drain. Although an apartment for 4 people it only had 3 mugs and one of those was badly chipped and shouldn’t be used. There were only 2 small water glasses .Each bed only had one bedside lamp. Overall it was not comfortable and I expected better
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Susan

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Perfect Location

    Brilliant location. A great apartment very comfortable
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Darren

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Spacious Clean and Great Location

    Great location, just minutes walk from the centre of town but really quiet (quiet enough to sleep with the windows open). Lots of space and well stocked with everything you need
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Guy Boyce

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    We had a wonderful stay here! Andy the property manager was so helpful in every regard. We stayed for my daughter's graduation and we arrived to Champagne and Truffles, it was above and beyond and we very much appreciated it. A wonderful stay and a wonderful team running 52 Old Elvet!
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Brilliant accommodation

    Really lovely apartment and ideal for what we needed. Much bigger inside than expected and the location is excellent. We only managed to get one of the free parking spaces on one of our days stay but could park on the street directly outside which was a reasonable cost. Kitchen had everything we needed. We would consider this accommodation again,
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Rosanne

    Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Really comfortable flat in the very centre of Durham. Tall celiling, gorgeous big sash windows, nicely furnished. Immaculately clean. Excellent bathroom and very well-equipped kitchen. My only criticism (and it is a small but crucial one) is the duvet. It was horribly lumpy and clumpy. We had a fabulous stay. Thank you.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Michael

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

    Durham City break

    Beautiful city apartment. Close to Durham centre. Lovely building. Only problem was that the smoke detector and sprinkler both had their installation dust covers still attached making them unsafe. Removed them ourselves and left note to owner. Hopefully the other apartments are now all safely looked after. A small but potentially dangerous oversight. Other than that, loved our stay and enjoyed the beautiful city of Durham.
    Installation covers before
    After
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    FAYTH

    Liked: Communication
    Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
    Accommodation information is misleading, pictures are not reflective. The Wolsey is accessed through a back entrance off a small car park. The only ground floor window is the entrance door which faces the car forecourt, no openings. The Wolsey has no access to the rest of the period building. The room rate is very high given the low standard of bed/mattress, towels and cleanliness. There is a significant drain odor that permeates the entire area. Car parking space is not guaranteed, the general public use the car park. This is likened to student accommodation.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Gawain

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Great place to stay in Durham

    This was a great place to stay close to the center of town though very quiet and just a few steps from the river. The staff was great and considered all our needs and responded promptly when we had an issue or a question.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    gillian

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    The apartment was very comfortable and spacious and a perfect location for visiting Durham. There was plenty of parking close to the apartment and everything was within walking distance. Check in was easy and the hosts were friendly and well organized. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Durham!
    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Paul

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Why would you stay in a hotel?

    Excellent location, beautiful building and apartment. Highly recommended.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert James

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Great customer service and very fresh, clean property
    Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Don

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    This is a charming older inn-type property, but it's been thoroughly modernized, and it is located right at the edge of everything going on in central Durham. Lovely stay.
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    John

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Very enjoyable weekend

    From start to finish our stay was absolutely fantastic, no complaints whatsoever both the property itself and the owners are first class, we look forward to staying again soon. We would thoroughly recommend this gem for anyone visiting the area.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Martin

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Very convenient modern apartment close to centre.

    For 4 nights in County Durham this was a great spot within 2 mins of the centre of Durham itself. Well appointed small pad with everything we needed. Only thing missing was a view but not the end of the world as we were out most of the time. Parking available on first come first served basis at rear of the building, with daily permits available from admin if you needed to park on the road outside the building. No problems at all.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Carol

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Great weekend in Durham

    Amazing accommodation clean, bright and 2 mins walk into the centre. Great location plenty of bars and restaurants. Beautiful original features in the lounge absolutely stunning. Highly recommended.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Darren

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Lovely apartment

    Lovely apartment, very clean, fantastic location
    Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    perfect choice for short break to Durham

    Our stay at 52 Elvet was great. The communucation with the management company was excellent from the start . Great location for walking around the historic city of Durham and close to a lovely river walk . Driving maybe not so great as the Elvet road was closed for long term maintenance. Meaning a lengthy detour was required.. Parking at these premises was a bit uncertain but the management assisted us greatly with an alternative. Getting the driving issues out the way everything else made up for it . The historic property has been restored to embrace the history and create a modern look at the same time . Well stocked with everything we needed. Clean, comfortable , great location and the knowledge that the management team responded in an instant and very friendly manner. They really care about their guests. Would certainly return and recommend.
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Phil

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

    Great location for a luxury base in Durham

    For a 3 days stay in Durham this apartment is perfect location as it is so close to the centre and provides a nice touch of luxury. There is no parking as part of the apartment but lots of parking in the street. The apartment is clean, modern having been recently refurbed with Dishwasher, washing machine and a full kitchen. There are a few small faults with water damage/damp above one of the windows, this is an old property, but didn't detract from the stay. Bedrooms and bathrooms comfortable, clean and decent size.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness
    This is a lovely apartment within walking distance of Durham. We were staying with teenagers so a bedroom was made up as twin beds which was perfect! And, the kitchen has everything you need if you’re going to eat in.
    Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
    Great place. Well decorated and ideally positioned. A lift would have been great as easier for luggage. WiFi was spotty but over all I would highly recommend this apartment. Easy communication with owner a big plus.
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020