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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Our guide on where to stay in Galashiels

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Rolling hills, a stream, and a sheep in a rural landscape.
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Fountainhall

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$313 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$313
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,453 reviews)
"Good location, clean and comfortable rooms. We enjoyed our stay, thank you"

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$527 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$527
30 July - 31 July
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! (2,105 reviews)
"Incredible location. Massive bed and clean room with all amenities. Pool and spa were lush and such a treat to have on site. Staff were always helpful and welcoming. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$605 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$605
6 July - 7 July
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! (2,741 reviews)
"The hotel itself is lovely, but unfortunately our stay was let down by the noise. We were woken at 6:00 a.m. by the bins being emptied right outside our window, and the noise continued as staff pulled noisy delivery carts along outside. After such a disturbed night's sleep, we didn't feel the room ..."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
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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! (3,221 reviews)
"Very central spot, in an excellent location in Edinburgh. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Furniture and furnishings a bit tired in the room and good use a refresh. Overall a lovely stay."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Fraser Suites Edinburgh
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 parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Holyrood Aparthotel
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! (2,590 reviews)
"The good: Great location right on the Royal Mile with a lot of food options nearby. It is also just a 15-minute walk from the Airlink bus station (the shuttle to and from the airport). The bad: We stayed in a one-bedroom apartment with two adults and two kids. The apartment is tiny—only one person ..."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile
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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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Activities

Tranent: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

NZ$48
per adult
East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
Beyond Edinburgh

Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)

NZ$1,029
per traveller
Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)
The Kelpies

New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

NZ$892
per adult
New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
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Cities near Galashiels

A river flowing through a park with a bridge, a church, and residential buildings in the background.

Peebles

A historic cityscape with a prominent castle and a tall church spire.

Edinburgh

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