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.
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.
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.
George and Abbotsford features a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Melrose. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
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.
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.
Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Bowden House B&B is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Melrose, 6.1 km from Melrose Abbey.
On average, 3-star hotels in Melrose cost £86 per night, and 4-star hotels in Melrose are £105 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Melrose can on average be found for £183 per night (based on Booking.com prices).
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Melrose this weekend is £130 or, for a 4-star hotel, £145. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Melrose for this weekend cost on average around £200 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.
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.
A great home from home, spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped. I would say that the cottage has been recently refurbished to a good level. It is a short, scenic walk across the suspension footbridge to the lovely town of Melrose with its many quaint shops, pubs and restaurants, plus the abbey. There is also the Michelin star Seasons restaurant just a few meters down the road from the cottage. Large number of lovely walks nearby too, plus it's close to the Borders Hospital, which was the main draw for us on this visit.
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.
This was an amazing place to stay. We walked in and thought WOW, it was a fantastic way to end our 3month long holiday in Scotland. Also in such a small street to have a carparking space was great. We felt like we were at home but better. We also spoke to the neighbour who told us of the history of the wee cottage. Explains why there is a post box at the fence. Was also nice that it has a small outdoor seating area. Just gorgeous.
To be honest everything. Just 2 minutes walk from the centre of Melrose, 5 minutes walk to the river Tweed. To say the cottage has character would be a gross understatement, the name says it all. If it came up for sale I would buy it in a heartbeat. If you are looking for a romantic break to rekindle or start a relationship this is the place.
This hotel is perfectly situated in the middle of Melrose whilst being a quiet haven. The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly and the owners are clearly doing a good job in training them. Breakfast was very varied and delicious . We had a very good dinner one night too. No complaints and we would definitely stay again.
Excellent location in the heart of Melrose.
Amazing friendly local staff, always smiling, helpful and flexible.
The hotel is dog friendly, so it was great vacation for our dog.
Good breakfast and restaurant facility for the day.
The room is cleaned with complementary coffee and tea sachets at check-in.
This is an old hotel, situated in the heart of Melrose. The staff are very friendly. It is very old fashioned, the furnishings are quite basic. However the room was very clean, the bed was comfortable with a new mattress, the bathroom though basic was very clean.
Our stay in a Scottish 'Castle' was everything we had hoped it would be. A lifelong dream fulfilled!
Easy access by car, plenty of parking, amazing walks in every direction. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
The location was very good and the grounds were well cared for and finding the hotel was easy and parking was great. The hotel was clean and the staff welcoming. The food was good at breakfast and dinner.
It was clean, well furnished and had everything we could need. Perfect for the Borders Book Festival- we left the car in it's parking place at the property- only a 20 minute walk into Melrose.
Great location in the center of town with easy car parking. The restaurant and bar were wonderful, easily the best meals we have had thus far on our trip. The staff was great.
A dog friendly hotel, great location for Melrose and the surrounding area. Breakfast was very good. Our evening meal ( Friday night was steak night ) was very good
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