Galashiels

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Where to stay in Galashiels

Fountainhall

If you're spending some time in Fountainhall, Edinburgh Castle and Dalkeith Country Park are top sights worth seeing.

Fountainhall
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €121 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€121
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,713 reviews)
"Excellent all around."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is €138 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€138
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,547 reviews)
Great hotel
"Really nice hotel, very clean and comfortable. Rooms very spacious. Hotel was perfectly situated, nice and close to the station. Staff were lovely and very helpful"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
The price is €89 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€89
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Close proximity to airport and bus stop right outside hotel.. friendly and courteous staff throughout couldn’t do enough for me.. definately recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
4 out of 5
231 Canongate, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,973 reviews)
"Great location at the quieter end of the Royal Mile. Quick walk to everything. Good food options nearby. Clean spacious apartment. Nice breakfast. Small gym and laundry services. Perfect for me and my daughter."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (809 reviews)
Great place to stay
"Great location to explore Edinburgh old town. Clean smart room Comfortable bed Decent breakfast"

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Cheval Old Town Chambers
5 out of 5
Royal Mile, 329 High Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,992 reviews)
"Fabulous property and friendly staff at the front desk. Our apartment was spacious, clean and in a perfect location to explore Edinburgh. We will definitely return!"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2025

Cheval Old Town Chambers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Galashiels

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A beautiful area, quiet but so close to the countryside

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Enjoyed visit to Melrose Abbey. Beautiful drive through the borders in excellent autumn weather

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Really good stay staff could not do enough for you food in hotel was very good

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Welcoming

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Eat early, we hoped to get a pub meal but they stopped serving at 8pm, leaving us with fish and chips in the car. It was fine for us though.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Supermarkets are killing the town