Student Castle Durham, Durham

Student Castle Durham is the best and most popular student accommodation in Durham, featuring a central location and excellent facilities. Located at 20 Claypath, Durham DH1 1RH, Student Castle Durham is just a 6-minute walk from Durham University Business School and a 10-minute bus ride to the main campus. Sitting at Claypath, the accommodation is surrounded by restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and bus stops. A few minutes’ walk to Durham city centre, you can explore the best shops, take a stroll along the River Wear, or soak up the history at Durham Cathedral. Durham Student Castle offers en-suite flats, studios, and twin studios for diverse lifestyles. What makes Student Castle stand out is its amazing facilities, including spacious study areas, a breathtaking 45-seat cinema, a TV room, a fully equipped gym, a café area, and more! Book today to enjoy luxury living near campus and the city centre from £275/week!

Features of Student Castle Durham

Student Castle Durham student accommodation creates premium living in the heart of Durham with stylish rooms and fantastic amenities. 

Your Room:

Student Castle accommodation provides en-suite flats, various studios, and twin rooms to suit all lifestyles and budgets. All rooms have been lovingly designed and include many little luxuries, such as high-tech kitchens and beautiful bathrooms. Every flat is well-furnished with essentials students need, including a comfy bed, a wardrobe, a study desk and chair, ample storage, and a fitted kitchen. All utility bills, including gas, electricity and water, WiFi and contents insurance for your belongings, are included in the rent.  

Community Amenities:

Reknowned for its state-of-the-art amenities, Student Castle Durham residence is a Global Student Living Platinum Certified Operator with multiple awards. From the spacious study areas and a breathtaking 45-seat cinema to a fully equipped gym, café area, and outdoor courtyard, everything you need for relaxation, study, and socialising can be easily found here. Check our Student Castle Durham reviews, photos, and videos to find out the real living experience.

• Ultra-fast WiFi: 100Mbps internet and WiFi throughout
• Gym: Fully equipped gym, open 24/7 
• Study Area: Communal study space, complete with a large table and study booths 
• Cinema Room: State-of-the-art 45-seat cinema, complete with bar foyer 
• Outdoor Courtyard: Relax and enjoy the sun in the landscaped courtyard 
• Cafe Area: Large cafe area with seating and a communal kitchen 
• Meeting Room: Private meeting room, perfect for quiet study 
• Games Area: Games room with pool table, table football, TV and PlayStation access 
• Common Area: Large common area with a big screen TV and lots of comfortable seating 
• Free Bike Hire: Explore more with complimentary bike hire.
• Security: CCTV & security doors, 24/7 staff on-site

Location and What's near Student Castle Durham?

Student Castle Durham accommodation enjoys an exceptional central location on Claypath, with Millennium Square just a 1-minute walk away, and the city centre is also a short stroll. Residents benefit from unmatched convenience, with a Tesco Express right next door, a variety of restaurants and bars downstairs, and essential shops, pharmacies and the Market Hall all within a two-minute stroll. The city’s most iconic attractions, including Durham Market Place, Elvet Bridge, the Castle and Cathedral, are also easily reached on foot, making this one of the most convenient and vibrant places to live in Durham.

• Supermarkets: A Tesco Express is right next door, just a 1-minute walk, making daily shopping for groceries and snacks extremely easy.
• Restaurants: Hen House, Ajiwai Japanese & Korean, and Tia's Mexican Durham right downstairs. More dining options are also within a 5-minute walk.
• Bars & Pubs: Also find The Drunken Duck, The Big Jug, and Willian Robson House down the building, making nightlife as easy as possible.
• Healthcare: A 2-minute walk to Boots Pharmacy, and a 3-minute walk to Concept Eye Clinic Durham.
• Shopping: Only a 2-minute walk to explore Durham Market Hall, Price Bishops Place, and Walkergate Durham.

Nearby Attractions:

• Durham Market Place: a 2-minute walk, the historic heart of the city with shops, cafés and regular markets.
• Elvet Bridge: a 5-minute walk, a scenic medieval bridge crossing the River Wear with great riverside views.
• Museum of Archaeology: an 8-minute walk, showcasing Durham’s rich history from Roman times to the medieval period.
• Durham Castle: a 9-minute walk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of University College.
• Durham Cathedral: a 9-minute walk, one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Europe.
• Durham City View Point: a 9-minute walk, offering panoramic views over the cathedral, castle and river.
• The Durham Cow: a 13-minute walk, a popular riverside sculpture and landmark along the River Wear.
• Wharton Park: a 16-minute walk, a peaceful green space with gardens, play areas and city views.

Transport Links near Student Castle Durham

Student Castle Durham offers outstanding transport links that make getting around the city and beyond exceptionally easy. The Claypath Millennium Place bus stop is just a 1-minute walk away next door, and serves key local routes including the 64 to Arnison Centre and Sherburn, the 65 to Seaham, the 204 to Sherburn, and the X62 express to Peterlee. A further 2-minute walk reaches the Leazes Road underpass stop for major routes such as the 6 towards Bishop Auckland, the 40, 41 and 42 linking the cathedral, railway station and university colleges, and the X12 to Middlesbrough and Newcastle. Durham train station is only a 10-minute walk, placing residents on the East Coast Main Line with direct trains to Newcastle in 15 minutes, Edinburgh in around 2 hours, and London in around 3 hours. This combination of frequent local buses and excellent rail connections makes Student Castle Durham one of the most convenient student residences in the city.

Nearby Universities:

• Durham University Business School: 0.3 mile, a 6-minute walk
• Durham University main campus: 0.8 mile, an 18-minute walk
• East Durham College: 1.1 miles, a 25-minute walk or 10-minute cycle