Galashiels Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ferniehirst Farm from Bowshank
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Ferniehirst Farm from Bowshank
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Knowes Dean Reservoir
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Gunknowe Loch , Tweedbank, Melrose, Scotland
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River Tweed , Boleside, Galashiels, Scotland
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ₹10,251 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹10,251
₹12,301 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,481 reviews)
The Apex in Grass market is a perfect location for the Castle, Old Town, Royal Mile and loads of restaurants, cafes and pubs. The staff were brilliant and not just one but everyone that dealt with us over the week. They were accommodating and very pleasant. Facilities included a spa and very clean ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ₹11,244 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹11,244
₹13,493 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,030 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is ₹10,983 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹10,983
₹13,179 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,575 reviews)
There is a lot of bars snd restaurants close by and close to the castle

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

4 out of 5
231 Canongate Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,428 reviews)
Rooms are spacious and great kitchen for a few nights. Perfect location for walking to most places and an easy 15 min walk from the tram stops

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court

4 out of 5
121 Grove St Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this apartment in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (550 reviews)
Absolute belter of a location for a serviced apartment in Edinburgh. Only fifteen mins walk from the west end of Princes Street and a few mins walk to Haymarket station. Highly recommend this place, especially if you’re after a high-end self-catered option.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
Holyrood Aparthotel

Holyrood Aparthotel

4 out of 5
1 Nether Bakehouse Holyrood Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,962 reviews)
Reception staff were very helpful and quick to respond to issues. Big room, laundry facilities and everything you could need to self cater. In an excellent location just a short walk up to the Castle.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Holyrood Aparthotel
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Popular places to visit

Torwoodlee Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Galashiels at Torwoodlee Golf Club. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Torwoodlee Golf Club

Waverley Line

Learn about the local history of Galashiels with a stop at Waverley Line. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Waverley Line

Old Gala House

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Old Gala House in Galashiels. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Old Gala House

Reviews of Galashiels

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Top destination
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4 - Good 39%
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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

Cities near Galashiels

JR56XW A lovely summer view across the River Tweed towards Peebles, Scottish Borders

Peebles

Calton Hill which includes a sunset, skyline and a city

Edinburgh