Must-see hotels in Central Scotland

  • Spindrift

    Fife

    Arriving from the west, there's no need to go further than Anstruther's first house on the left, a redoubt of Scottish cheer and warm hospitality. The…

  • Friars Wynd

    Stirling

    Set in a lovingly restored 19th-century town house just a short walk from the train station, Friars Wynd offers eight bedrooms of varying size, many with…

  • Pitcullen Guest House

    Perth

    This excellent B&B has a much more contemporary look than other guesthouses on this strip. Great-looking fabrics and modern styling give the rooms an…

  • Victoria Square Guesthouse

    Stirling

    Though close to the centre of town, Victoria Sq is a quiet oasis of elegant Victorian buildings surrounding a verdant park. This luxury guesthouse’s huge…

  • Old Fishergate House

    St Andrews

    This historic 17th-century town house, furnished with period pieces, is in the oldest part of town, close to the cathedral. The two twin rooms are very…

  • 34 Argyle St

    St Andrews

    Set in a fine old stone-built house just west of the town centre, the Argyle has four luxurious, hotel-quality bedrooms with huge modern bathrooms of dark…

  • Merlindale

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Georgian architecture meets generous hospitality at this excellent guesthouse at the eastern end of town. The four fabulous rooms all have individual…

  • Fairways of St Andrews

    St Andrews

    Just a few paces from golf's most famous 18th green, this is more like a boutique hotel than a B&B, despite its small size. There are just three…

  • Murray Library Hostel

    Fife

    Set in a handsome, red-sandstone waterfront building that once housed the local library, this hostel is beautifully furnished and equipped. There are four…

  • Gleneagles Hotel

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Deep in rural Perthshire near the town of Auchterarder lies Gleneagles Hotel, one of Scotland’s most famous resorts. Not your typical bed-and-breakfast,…

  • Forth View Hotel

    Fife

    It's difficult to imagine a more enchanting setting than that enjoyed by this friendly B&B in a secluded seafront location. The front rooms offer fabulous…

  • Cromlix House

    Stirling Region

    Wimbledon tennis champion Andy Murray (born in nearby Dunblane) has invested some of his winnings in this luxurious country-house hotel, signposted 4…

  • Old Course Hotel

    St Andrews

    A byword for golfing luxury, this hotel is right alongside the famous 17th green (Road Hole) on the Old Course and has huge rooms, excellent service and a…

  • Peat Inn

    St Andrews

    This Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms makes an ideal gourmet break. The split-level bedrooms look over the garden and fields beyond; breakfast is…

  • Yann's at Glenearn House

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    This luxury B&B is a most welcoming establishment, offering four large, bright rooms with plenty of understated style, an atmospheric lounge stuffed with…

  • Crieff Hydro

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    This enormous spa hotel is nearly 150 years old, but apart from its monumental exterior it looks very different from its mannered Victorian past. It's…

  • Four Seasons Hotel

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    The historic Four Seasons (the Beatles stayed here while on tour in 1964) has been given a classy modern makeover. Two beautifully appointed lounges and…

  • Alyth Hotel

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    This is a classic rural coaching inn right in the middle of the village. The old-style rooms upstairs are better than the renovated ones, though, with a…

  • Hazelbank Hotel

    St Andrews

    Offering a genuine welcome, the family-run Hazelbank is the most likeable of the pleasingly old-fashioned hotels along The Scores. The more expensive…

  • Parklands

    Perth

    This relaxing hotel occupies a luxurious villa set amid lush hillside gardens overlooking the parklands of the South Inch. While the rooms preserve the…

  • Neidpath B&B

    Stirling

    Offering excellent value and a genuine welcome, this fine choice is easily accessed by car. The spacious and appealing 'Campbell' room is the best of…

  • Bank

    Fife

    Rooms at this modernised central pub, housed in a converted Victorian bank, offer loads of space, big beds and spotless bathrooms. The building backs onto…

  • McGregor B&B

    Stirling

    This place feels like a secret hideaway – there’s just 'McGregor B&B' on the doorbell – but it’s conveniently located smack bang in the centre of town…

  • Castlecroft Guest House

    Stirling

    Nestling into the hillside behind the castle, this hideaway feels like a rural retreat but is a short, spectacular walk from the heart of Stirling. The…

  • Heidl Guest House

    Perth

    It may lack a little character from outside, but the Heidl is an excellent guesthouse, and the enthusiastic owners have renovated it well, leaving the…

  • Stirling Highland Hotel

    Stirling

    A sympathetic refurbishment of the old high school, the Stirling Highland has something of the atmosphere of an Edwardian gentleman's club but has great…

  • Stirling SYHA

    Stirling

    This hostel has an unbeatable location and great facilities. Though its facade is that of a former church, the interior is modern and efficient. The dorms…

  • Comrie Croft

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    A rustic, hospitable place, Comrie Croft has a bit of everything: camping; a pleasant, airy hostel; and Nordic katas (£99 per night), with wood stoves,…

  • Lahloo

    Fife

    The unusual name comes from the clipper ship whose captain once lived in this lovely Georgian house, but there's nothing spartan or sailor-like about the…

  • Five Pilmour Place

    St Andrews

    Just around the corner from the Old Course, this luxurious and intimate spot offers stylish, compact rooms with plenty of designer touches. The king-size…

  • Baldiesburn B&B

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    This lovely 18th-century cottage, nestled at the foot of the Ochil Hills, has two luxuriously appointed guest bedrooms (one double, one twin) with…

  • Munro Guesthouse

    Stirling

    Cosy and cheery, Munro Guesthouse is right in the centre of town but located on a quiet side street. Things are done with a smile here, and the smallish…

  • Gilmore House

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Blairgowrie's prosperous past has left a legacy of spacious Victorian villas. Many, like Gilmore House, have been turned into B&Bs, but few as…

  • Royal Hotel

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    This luxurious and intimate hotel takes its 'royal' tag from Queen Victoria's visit to the village in 1842, and befitting such a historic association the…

  • Willy Wallace Backpackers Hostel

    Stirling

    This highly convenient, central hostel is friendly, roomy and sociable – there's a piano and guitar in the common room. The colourful, spacious…

  • Selcraig House

    Fife

    Eighteenth-century Selcraig House is a characterful, well-run place with a variety of rooms and a friendly resident cat. Curiously shaped top-floor…

  • Linden Guest House

    Stirling

    The warm welcome and easy parking here offer understandable appeal. The rooms, two of which are great for families, have fridges and TVs with DVD player…

  • Forth Guest House

    Stirling

    Just a couple of minutes' walk from town, on the far side of the railway, this elegant Georgian terrace offers attractive and stylish accommodation at a…

  • Colessio Hotel

    Stirling

    This luxury hotel and spa occupies a landmark neoclassical building (a former hospital) in the heart of the Old Town. The tasteful conversion includes…

  • Rosebank

    Perth

    One of several B&Bs on the northern approach to the city centre, the Rosebank impresses with its warm welcome and brightly decorated rooms. Hearty…