40 Winks offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Durham University. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Coworking spaces
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Virtual front desk
Facilities
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Room amenities
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Chef
Meal delivery service
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Special features
Dining
40 Winks Hospitality - This bar serves dinner only.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20 per person
Late check-in between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15
Hosted evening meal costs GBP 28.50
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
40 Winks Hotel
40 Winks Durham
40 Winks Hotel Durham
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at 40 Winks?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at 40 Winks?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at 40 Winks?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near 40 Winks?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, 40 Winks Hospitality.
What's the area around 40 Winks like?
40 Winks is in the heart of Durham, a short 10-minute walk from Durham Station and 8 minutes' walk from Durham University.
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Reviews
40 Winks Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.8
Amenities
10
Staff & service
9.6
Eco-friendliness
10
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, amazing, and restaurant standard with a full English being a must. (9 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Lovely stay with very comfortable bed.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
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.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful hotel, decor was fantastic, everything spotless and of the highest standard. Breakfast was amazing - restaurant standard. Can’t recommend this place highly enough, 5 mins walk down the hill to the town
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
Staff very friendly and welcoming
Spent a wonderful couple of days at 40 winks hotel. Room was very comfortable, great location for walking around Durham.
Breakfast was excellent, freshly cooked and served hot. Will definitely return. All staff very friendly and welcoming.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Lovely central high end boutique style B&B
Gorgeous place. Second time we stayed. Excellent breakfast. Close to town centre. Easy parking outside the hotel. George is great craic.
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
I stayed on my own and felt very welcome and safe lovely hotel
maria
maria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
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!
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Absolutely superb. Breakfast amazing. Staff very friendly. Even has a chauffeur service to and from the Train Definitely be back.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
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!
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing
Amazing! Will definitely come back soon
Leanne McPhee
Leanne McPhee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
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
Morag
Morag, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Enormously comfortable. Wonderful views!
Frances
Frances, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
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!!
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
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!
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Selina
Selina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Olivia
Olivia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2025
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.
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
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
Kenn
Kenn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2025
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2025
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.