Dunbar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view of a picturesque coastal town at sunset with serene water and rocky cliffs, Dunbar, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Aerial view of a picturesque coastal town at sunset with serene water and rocky cliffs, Dunbar, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Aerial view of beautiful countryside with homes and fields near the ocean, Dunbar, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Aerial view of beautiful coastal town with sandy beach and ocean waves, Dunbar, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Dunbar Castle is the remnants of one of the strongest fortresses in Scotland.

Where to stay in Dunbar

Bilsdean Burn Barley field beside the Bilsdean Burn.

Innerwick

When in Innerwick, you can plan a visit to Berwickshire Coastal Path and Dunbar Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Innerwick
Bayswell Park Hotel

Bayswell Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
16 Bayswell Park Dunbar Scotland
The price is ₹10,575 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
₹10,575
₹12,690 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dunbar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
Stay was perfect from start to finish. A warm welcome on arrival. Shown to room and member of staff explained how to use hot tub etc. We stayed for dinner in the hotel which was delicious and the breakfast was lovely.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Bayswell Park Hotel
Pine Marten, Dunbar by Marston's Inns

Pine Marten, Dunbar by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
Spott Road Dunbar Scotland
The price is ₹8,464 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹8,464
₹10,157 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Dunbar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (378 reviews)
The room was spotless and warm. But the bar was freezing where I had my dinner. I had to move. If I had been more comfortable I would have stayed longer.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Pine Marten, Dunbar by Marston's Inns
Eco Indigo

Eco Indigo

2 out of 5
Keepers Cottage and Kennels Dunbar Scotland
Stay at this lodge in Dunbar. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Dunbar Golf Club and Whitesands are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
A great property with fantastic view across to Bass Rock. The pod had everything you could want for a short stay and was ideally situated to explore the beautiful coast line. Great walks on the door step too.

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Eco Indigo
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.
Woodpecker Lodge

Woodpecker Lodge

2.5 out of 5
8 Meadow View Thurston Manor holiday Dunbar Scotland
Stay at this golf cottage in Dunbar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Whitesands and Dunbar Golf Club are located nearby.
Woodpecker Lodge
Dalkeith Aparthotel

Dalkeith Aparthotel

2 out of 5
152 High Street Dalkeith Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Dalkeith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and housekeeping. Popular attractions Royal Mile and Grassmarket are located nearby.
6.2/10 (37 reviews)
Much better than I expected. The owner has made an effort here. Right on Dalkeith high streer. Noisy area but felt safe.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

Dalkeith Aparthotel
Coastal 2-bed Cottage for 4 Cellardyke, Anstruther

Coastal 2-bed Cottage for 4 Cellardyke, Anstruther

3 out of 5
Anstruther Scotland
Stay at this condo in Anstruther. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and in-room deep-soaking baths. Popular attractions Scottish Fisheries Museum and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Great property! Well-outfitted, clean, bright and convenient to local everything:)

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Coastal 2-bed Cottage for 4 Cellardyke, Anstruther
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 Dunbar

4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 27%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 55%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

No it was a stop over

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

This review asked if I visited things n Edinburgh but I was in Dunbar which is a nice seaside town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

aviation museum at east fortune was well worth the visit. wee café at the museum was also excellent.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Dunbar is my favourite place and I love going back there The beach is amazing the harbour and surrounding area are lovely nice pubs and some really good places to eat .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Dunbar is a pretty little town, some quaint shops and nice for a short visit. The costal walks are breathtaking and seriously beautiful, especially with the sunshine beating down on you!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love the working seaport and the small cafes

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