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$262 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$262
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. ...
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is NZ$517 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$517
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 NZ$413 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$413
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! (1,713 reviews)
"The hotel was great, albeit that the rooms are small with hanging space along the wall. It has everything you would need along with a well designed bathroom. The staff are excellent and very friendly. The breakfast is fine. A mix of pastries, fruit and yoghurt along with a few hot pastry options ..."

Reviewed on 17 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! (2,643 reviews)
"Great location, close to many historical places. Big plus on having a luggage room, We like the concept of having little kitchenette with everything that needed for cooking a whole meal. Our bathroom sink wasn’t draining well, but it was fixed on the same day, thank you! The only issue was the ac, ..."

Reviewed on 17 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! (3,282 reviews)
"Our room was in a great location for our stay. Clean and the staff was amazing."

Reviewed on 17 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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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
The Kelpies

New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

NZ$896
per adult
New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh
In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour

In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour

NZ$1,620
per traveller
In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour
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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 historic cityscape with a prominent castle and a tall church spire.

Edinburgh

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