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.
Diane
United Kingdom
Absolutely everything was just perfect. Will definitely be visiting The Townhouse hotel again. Rooms were fantastic, beds were really comfortable with lovely white ironed linen. We had dinner in the restaurant, which was amazing. Breakfast was cooked to order, which was really yummy. Top 10 marks to the Townhouse hotel and staff.
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.
Gillian
United Kingdom
The location was ideal for the purpose of our visit. The breakfast was adequate.
When we saw staff, they were friendly and helpful. The young woman who served at breakfast was hard working and efficient.
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.
Sheila
United Kingdom
Breakfast was excellent, plenty choice of porridge, cereals, yoghurts, delicious bowls of freshly prepared fruits, and pastries.
The room was very comfortable and warm; great shower and very clean.
We were visiting family in the area; however on previous visits we cycled in the area, and walked on and over the beautiful Eildon Hills, to Melrose.
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.
On average, 3-star hotels in Melrose cost £90 per night, and 4-star hotels in Melrose are £107 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Melrose can on average be found for £184 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:
10
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.
First trip to Melrose. This has obvioisly been a watering hole and stopover point for many many years. It still retains the old world charm and Melrose is a pretty clean and tidy borders town.
Food was excellent, I had the Burns supper as I was there on the 25th January.
Room was clean tidy with everything you would need.
Bed was super comfy and made with Hospital corners, something you don't see very often in hotels these days.
Bathroom suite slightly dated but perfectly clean and functional with a nice shower cubicle.
Clare and Donald were exceptional hosts, from the very warm welcome with a hot drink and millionaire shortbread to our farewell with Tablet Fudge they were fantastic. The accommodation was first class, very clean, really comfortable and beautiful surroundings. Breakfast was lovely (especially the fruit and yogurt), we also liked Boris the Cat! We highly recommend staying at the Barn at the Coach House when you are near Melrose. The town of Melrose itself is also lovely.
The staff were lovely. Nothing was too much bother for them and they worked hard all day. The bar area has been renovated and is a nice place to spend time. Breakfast (full Scottish) was included in the room rate and was excellent. The hotel has its own car park which is great in a place like Melrose.
We noticed that it's also pet friendly although we didn't have our dog with us on this occasion.
I’ve reviewed the Station hotel previously so am repeating myself in saying that the staff are brilliant, the room I had was very well appointed with an extremely comfortable bed and had a great shower. As I needed to leave the hotel extremely early, I was given a very substantial packed lunch in lieu of the excellent cooked breakfast I’d enjoyed on my previous stay.
One of the very best accommodations we have ever stayed in over 35 years of holidays. Beautiful location above Melrose. Extensive garden and own sitting area in it. Amazingly well decorated house - flowers, paintings, candles. Attention to detail worthy of a 5 star hotel. Owners are most friendly and considerate. Breakfast was exceptionally good.
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.
No problem parking. Keys were readily accessible. Property has been refurbished and standards are high. Slept well and not troubled by road noise etc. Comfortable lounge, well appointed kitchen and the whole house was nice and warm. Very clean too. Communications with the owner before our holiday were excellent.
The breakfast was really nice , the hotel is very dog friendly with a huge area for you dog to get a run around, the hotel room was very large with a very comfortable bed , the toilet and shower was very clean
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.
Location is very good for access on foot to Melrose and by car to Scottish Borders towns. Plenty of space in house. Wifi signal (mobile EE) is very good and stable. Kitchen facilities are very good.
The rooms were large, clean, bright and comfortable. Food was top class and the staff were wonderful. Hotel location was perfect, being in the very centre of beautiful Melrose.
location was very good with on street parking.Melrose is a charming place and Kings Arms is a very good spot.Also just nip downstairs for some drink and food,very handy.
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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