Galashiels Travel Guide

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A rural landscape with rolling hills, a rainbow, and scattered buildings.
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A river winding through a grassy landscape with trees and hills in the background.
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A calm river with swans, a concrete walkway, and a building with a green roof in the background.
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A river flowing through a lush green landscape with dense trees and a clear blue sky.
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A river surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
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Where to stay in Galashiels

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Rolling hills, a stream, and a sheep in a rural landscape.
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 3.418.844 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.418.844 ₫
4.307.743 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,520 reviews)
"I have stayed before and found it to be an excellent stay. It is very convenient to both the downtown area and the airport and especially the zoo. We had a few negatives but nothing that would prevent us from coming back. We had a lot of trouble getting the bags up all the stairs from the road level. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 6.312.251 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
6.312.251 ₫
7.953.435 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket

3 out of 5
152 Morrison Street Edinburgh Scotland
The price is 4.237.125 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
4.237.125 ₫
5.338.778 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,695 reviews)
"This was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in, we paid over £250 a night for a room that was not practical for two people with no place to move and an uncomfortable bed. At breakfast I asked for help in getting a table to sit at and was refused. When we asked for assistance from staff we ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2026

Point A Edinburgh Haymarket
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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 ...
PREMIER SUITES Edinburgh Fountain Court
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 front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,638 reviews)
"Everything about this property was great! You can’t beat the location for easy walk to Waverly Station and other attractions on the Royal Mile. Property was very clean, great amenities and a very helpful and courteous staff!"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
Fraser Suites Edinburgh

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Fraser Suites Edinburgh Edinburgh Scotland
Stay at this aparthotel in Edinburgh. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,274 reviews)
"The property was amazing and has even more amazing staff. We got there early and were accommodated were warmly. Domnik at the front desk was very helpful."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Fraser Suites Edinburgh
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Stay near popular Galashiels attractions

Waverley Line

10.0/10 (1 review)
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.
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Cities near Galashiels

Aerial view of the historic Neidpath Castle standing proudly amidst the autumnal hues of the surrounding forest, where the River Tweed meanders serenely, Peebles, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Peebles

A snow-covered landscape with a tree in the foreground and a body of water in the background.
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Selkirk

A historic building with a tower, surrounded by well-manicured hedges and a gravel path.

Melrose

A rolling green landscape with hills and a cloudy sky.

Earlston