Set in a 10-acre private estate, Dryburgh Abbey Hotel features an award-winning restaurant, free Wi-Fi and large rooms with luxury toiletries.
Anthony
United Kingdom
Facilities were great with an excellent location. I had a very relaxing and comfortable stay. The bedroom was large, clean and had a lovely view of the river. The food was excellent and while the choice was slightly limited I was surprised at the outstanding quality and presentation. The bar had a good selection of malt whisky. A very enjoyable and relaxing stay.
With a town centre location on Market Square, Burt’s Hotel in Melrose offers individually styled rooms with free parking and Wi-Fi, along with an AA Rosette-winning restaurant.
Laing
United Kingdom
The staff, bar, restaurants, housekeeping, reception obviously well trained to a very high standard. Everyone very polite, helpful, and very clean to high standard, went out of their way to assist. The food was excellent. I would definitely stay again and definitely recommend.
In the centre of Melrose, The Townhouse Hotel is a 2-minute walk from Melrose Abbey and less than 3 miles from Sir Walter Scott’s former home, Abbotsford.
Lindsey
United Kingdom
Fabulous room that was huge but pretty, with a great en-suite and loads of storage.
Kings Arms Hotel is offering accommodation in Melrose. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar.
Kim
United Kingdom
The friendly helpful staff the place is very dog friendly and it's comfortable.
Dryburgh Arms Pub with Rooms, a property with a garden, is situated in Melrose, 6.1 km from Melrose Abbey, 46 km from Etal Castle, as well as 34 km from Traquair House.
McDonald
Denmark
It was like staying in mediterranean village. One big family. Houses on terrasses. Amazing weather. We loved Pam and the siblings.
Broomfields Country House is situated near Melrose. Melrose Abbey is 5 km away. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site. The rooms offer a private bathroom and a shower.
Kate
United Kingdom
The accommodation was very clean and homely, and they are lovely hosts. Breakfast was amazing and the location was beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. The bed was also really comfy!
Rurally situated, the Clint Lodge boasts fee Wi-Fi throughout and free private parking. This 19th century sporting lodge is just 7 miles from the small town of Melrose and is pet-friendly.
On average, 3-star hotels in Melrose cost £99 per night, and 4-star hotels in Melrose are £108 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Melrose can on average be found for £196 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
Domestic travellers can reach Melrose by train (Edinburgh to Tweedbank, 1 hour) then bus (No. 60, 15 minutes). International travellers can fly into Edinburgh Airport, then take a train and bus. Alternatively, drive from Edinburgh (56km, about 1 hour). Transfers are required for public transport.
Edinburgh Airport is the most convenient for both domestic and international travellers heading to Melrose, due to its extensive flight connections. It's approximately 56 kilometres away, making it a manageable journey.
Melrose, UK, is best navigated by bus, with services like Borders Buses offering regular routes. Taxis are also available for more direct travel. For shorter distances, walking or cycling is feasible due to the town's compact size. If you prefer driving, car hire services are accessible. Always check schedules and availability in advance.
Melrose's town centre is the best area to stay, offering convenient access to attractions like Melrose Abbey, Harmony Garden, and Eildon Hills. It's also replete with shops, restaurants, and public transport links.
What guests said about Melrose:
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Scored 10
This is a lovely old town.
This is a lovely old town. The Abbey was under some repair but a fantastic, historic place. The rugby stadium dominates Sadly, didn't get chance to do the Roman stuff;maybe next time. The River Tweed is beautiful and there is good walking around its banks and bridges. The centre has some nice pubs. The Kings Arms was very friendly, the locals inviting me into their conversation. Everyone was so welcoming. The walk into Galashiels is about 50 minutes (ten minutes drive, tops). In Gala, the Great Tapestry of Scotland is a must see. I spent nearly three hours in there and still rushed the last bit.
Brian
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Melrose is the 'jewel in the crown' of the Scottish Borders,...
Melrose is the 'jewel in the crown' of the Scottish Borders, with beautiful surrounding hills (Eildons) and lovely Borders towns nearby like Galashiels and Kelso. Borders folk are also very friendly and helpful. Sir Walter Scott's House at Abbotsford is wonderful and it's worth seeing the William Wallace Statue near Dryburgh.
Pat
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Melrose is a nice little town with shops, cafés, bars and...
Melrose is a nice little town with shops, cafés, bars and restaurnts, an interesting museum and a lovely historic site: the ruins of a mediaeval abbey. The scenery is picturesque with the river Tweed running through the town. As I love the outdoors, it was important for me to have a lot of hiking routes starting from the town. There are buses running from there, too, to all directions, so important places, the capital or even the sea are within easy reach.
I visited Dryburgh Abbey on foot and Kelso and Jedburgh by bus. A visit to Abbotsford, the house of Sir Walter Scott was absolutely intriguing. The rolling hills of the Borders are so beautiful that I would go back this instant if I could.
corvus casatus
Hungary
10
Scored 10
Trimontium Museum in Melrose market place is absolutely...
Trimontium Museum in Melrose market place is absolutely first class - about a huge Roman fort a couple of miles outside Melrose. Melrose Abbey was disappointing as most of it is fenced off whilst they carry out building inspections, and it didn't look like this would change any time soon. Dryburgh Abbey about 5 miles away is better. Abbotsford well worth a visit. We also took the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh for the day which worked very well. Also visited the Great Scottish Tapestry in Galashiels which is an absolute must. Can recommend Provender in Melrose for dinner. Town centre has a range of independent shops and cafes.
Judy
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Quaint small town.
Quaint small town. The Roman Museum is very good as is the visit to the Abbey, although, unlike last time you could not go into the abbey. I was there to begin the St. Cuthbert Trail walk to Lindisfarne. Sir Walter Scott's nearby home is worth a visit.
Scott
United States
10
Scored 10
We love Melrose and visit often.
We love Melrose and visit often. We love browsing the small shops on the high street and they have a brilliant butcher in Martin Baird. A walk round the town is a delight, past the abbey, Harmony Garden and across the chain bridge to Gattonside - or up the Eildon's if you are feeling energetic. We also love Sir Walter Scott's home, Abbotsford which is a short car journey and the Tapestry of Scotland exhibition in Galashiels.
Getting to Melrose is relatively easy from Edinburgh Waverley station on the Borders light railway to Tweedbank, then a short taxi ride.
Having traveled in various countries and seen numerous hotels, motels and B&B's, then Kirklands B&B near Melrose would simply stick with head and shoulders above them. Our stay there was simply superb.
Not only there is a great house and comfortable rooms, but the breakfast is just great, both the Scottish full one as well as the Continental version. Also, if the Sun is out and the temperature is good, have a stroll in the enormous garden where you can fins several spots to read a book, or just enjoy the sunshine itself.
The apartment truly was home away from home. Everything was very lovingly prepared and arranged. We loved to have good cooking ware. The location is both quiet and restful yet close to Melrose restaurants, grocery stores, museums, and hikes. Our hosts were thoughtful and professional, and very easy to contact.
Breakfast was excellent, many choices.
The hotel was well maintained with comfortable lounges and well stocked bar.
The room was clean and cosy with kettle tea and coffee.
The hotel staff was very friendly and couldn’t do enough for us.
We definitely recommend the Station Hotel and Restaurant.
Breakfasts were included as part of room charge. There was an excellent selection of fruit, cereal, juice, coffee, and fully cooked breakfasts--all very good! We also had an evening meal in the hotel dining room, and it was excellent. The staff were exceptionally helpful and courteous.
Melrose is a lovely village, home of the Rugby Sevens. Like most of these large hotels, it's dated and worn. Toilets still have ashtrays over each urinal gives an idea of how old the place is. Parking is excellent good choice of whiskeys, a busy bar in the evening with good atmosphere.
The apartment has lovely features and real character. It is in a great location with off street parking and a secure garage for bikes.
The kitchen was really well equipped.
The living room was super comfy and nice to relax in at the end of the day
For the price it was excellent
A geet canny olde hotel/ local pub in the lovely Melrose in Scotland.
The hotel is central in the small town of Melrose and has fab free parking, as most places you will struggle to find appropriate parking when on a 2/3 day short break away from home 😉
The staff were top notch - so welcoming. The dinner we had was good, as was the breakfast - both very flavourful. And the location can't be faulted. Melrose is a lovely town with plenty of free parking, which was very near to the hotel.
The rooms were comfortable and well appointed.
The evening meal was delicious and the staff were pleasant and efficient.
On site parking made everything very easy and the hotel was situated in an ideal position in the town.
Good breakfast and very nice staff. The location is good as it is in the center of Melrose close to shops and restaurants. The local bus service bus stop is a few yards away. Melrose Abbey is five minutes walk.
The room was quiet, though a bit worn. Breakfast was quite good. Staff was helpful with arrangements. Really a quite adequate hotel, but for us guesthouses are more personal.
The location is superb right in the centre of Melrose and with good car parks nearby for parking the car. Lots of places to eat nearby and great variety.
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