Galashiels Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Find the best Galashiels areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Rolling hills, a stream, and a sheep in a rural landscape.
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$441 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$441
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! (2,115 reviews)
"No laundry facilities for guest use—only laundry service. Otherwise fabulous! The staff were so friendly and helpful. They allowed us to check in early in the morning, which was a lifesaver because we were wiped out from traveling. They helped us figure out how to use the train station when we were ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$511 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$511
26 July - 27 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! (2,768 reviews)
"Apex was great. Right in the heart of Edinburgh and easily walkable to the sites. Bars are outside so a little loud late evening but not horrible. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4 out of 5
132 Corstorphine Road Edinburgh Scotland
The price is AU$252 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$252
26 July - 27 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! (1,467 reviews)
"The rooms were not very clean. There is no coffee or tea service after 10 pm. Breakfast was very limited"

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
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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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,018 reviews)
"Decent property, terribly slow and creepy elevator."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

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! (2,599 reviews)
"Great location! Walking distance to so many things and the train station. Had issues with our A/C, but they gave us a fan. Would stay again for the convenience and location."

Reviewed on 11 July 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! (3,227 reviews)
"Great location, but if you have heavy luggages coming from train station good to take a taxi even though distance is short because uphill on old town. Under 10 about 6.50 pd. It’s wonderful location for 5 days stay as proximity to most attractions and nice restaurants are within 5-10mins walking ..."

Reviewed on 10 July 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

AU$40
per adult
East Lothian: Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
The Kelpies

New Lanark & the Kelpies : Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

AU$751
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

AU$1,358
per traveller
In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour
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Cities near Galashiels

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

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