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A historic building with a tower, surrounded by well-manicured hedges and a gravel path.
An old church with Gothic architecture and a cemetery in the foreground.
A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by a cemetery with numerous headstones.
An old church with Gothic architecture surrounded by a cemetery.
A historic church with Gothic architecture surrounded by a cemetery.
Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

3 out of 5
St Boswells Melrose Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £103 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
£103
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Melrose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Dryburgh ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (980 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel, lovely staff, lovely big room and great food"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
George and Abbotsford Hotel

George and Abbotsford Hotel

3.5 out of 5
High Street Melrose Scotland
The price is £97 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£97
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Melrose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (504 reviews)
"The hotel is a bit tired. My room was adequate. The bed comfortably and the shower worked. But it was dated. The bar sold a good selection of craft beers and was quite lively with live music on 2 of the 3 nights I stayed."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

George and Abbotsford Hotel
Buccleuch Arms

Buccleuch Arms

4 out of 5
The Green Melrose Scotland
The price is £133 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
£133
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly inn in Melrose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Scott's View and Dryburgh Abbey are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (106 reviews)
"Unusable internet I had to check out early because I couldn’t get any work done"

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Buccleuch Arms
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World famous house in the beautiful Scottish Borders

World famous house in the beautiful Scottish Borders

Melrose Scotland
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Melrose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Our trip was amazing. The house is incredible! The Staff is helpful and amazing! I recommend the Abbotsford to anyone!"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

World famous house in the beautiful Scottish Borders
Lovely Townhouse with garden overlooking the Square sleeps 2-5+ comfortably

Lovely Townhouse with garden overlooking the Square sleeps 2-5+ comfortably

Melrose SCT
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Melrose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Priorwood Garden and Saint Cuthbert's ...
10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Great location on the Market Square in Melrose. Easy walking to anywhere in town. Lots of dining choices or grab groceries at the Food Co-op, butcher or fishmonger and cook your own. Great bakeries as well. We would definitely stay here again if ever in the area. It worked out great for friends but ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Lovely Townhouse with garden overlooking the Square sleeps 2-5+ comfortably
Cottages Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting

Cottages Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting

Melrose SCT
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Melrose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Saint Cuthbert's Way and Priorwood Garden ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Fantastic property in peaceful surroundings Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Cottages Located In A Stunning South Facing Two Acre Private Garden Setting
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Stay near popular Melrose attractions

A historic church with Gothic architecture, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones and trimmed hedges.
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Melrose Abbey

9.0/10 (101 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Melrose with a trip to Melrose Abbey. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour

In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour

£705
per traveller
In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour
The Kelpies

New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

£1,460
per adult
New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
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