Must-see hotels in Northeast Scotland

  • Sail Loft Bunkhouse

    Moray

    Housed in a row of restored 18th-century cottages and a former sail-making loft, this bunkhouse offers luxurious accommodation in four- and six-bed dorms…

  • Malmaison

    Dundee

    Housed in a Victorian hotel building, this place has been refurbished in typical Malmaison style with period features such as intricate wrought-iron…

  • Globe Inn

    Aberdeen

    This popular pub has seven appealing, comfortable guest bedrooms upstairs, done out in dark wood with burgundy bedspreads. There's live music in the pub…

  • Jays

    Aberdeen

    Located halfway between the city centre (a 15-minute walk) and Old Aberdeen (a 10-minute walk), this elegantly decorated Edwardian villa is a cosy nest of…

  • 24 Shorehead

    Aberdeenshire

    Location makes all the difference, and the location of this former cooperage offering peaceful and very stylish B&B accommodation can’t be beaten – it's…

  • Dutch Mill Hotel

    Aberdeen

    The grand, granite-hewn, Victorian-era mansions that line Queens Rd house financial offices, private schools, medical practices and the occasional hotel –…

  • Harbour Nights Guest House

    Dundee & Angus

    With a superb location overlooking the harbour, four stylishly decorated bedrooms and a gourmet breakfast menu, Harbour Nights is our favourite place to…

  • Bauhaus Hotel

    Aberdeen

    Decor of exposed brick and leather wall panels, slate-lined bathrooms, and Corbusier armchairs in the more expensive suites add a designer's touch to this…

  • Bayview B&B

    Aberdeenshire

    The bedrooms at this luxurious B&B are characterised by bright modern decor and original artwork, but the big selling point is that most have floor-to…

  • Castle Hotel

    Aberdeenshire

    If you want to spoil yourself, book a room at this splendid 18th-century mansion set amid acres of parkland. It’s comfortably old-fashioned, with a grand…

  • Craigellachie Hotel

    Moray

    The Craigellachie has a wonderfully old-fashioned, hunting-lodge atmosphere, from the wood-panelled lobby to the opulent drawing room where you can sink…

  • Apex City Quay Hotel

    Dundee

    Though it looks plain and boxy from the outside, the Apex sports the sort of stylish, spacious, sofa-equipped rooms that make you want to lounge around…

  • Glenesk Hotel

    Dundee & Angus

    The Glenesk is a grand old country-house hotel with a solidly traditional atmosphere. The bedrooms range from no-surprises standard to four-poster luxury,…

  • Mash Tun

    Moray

    Housed in a curious stone building made for a sea captain in the outline of a ship, this luxurious B&B has a famous whisky bar – a place of pilgrimage for…

  • Aabalree

    Dundee

    This is a pretty basic B&B – there are no en suites, and no lift to the three floors – but the owners are welcoming (don't be put off by the dark entrance…

  • Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

    Aberdeen

    You can't miss the grand Victorian facade of this historic landmark, which first opened its doors as a hotel in 1853. Now renovated, it offers classy,…

  • Moraydale

    Moray

    The Moraydale is a spacious Victorian mansion filled with period features – check out the stained glass and the cast-iron and tile fireplaces. The…

  • Butler's Guest House

    Aberdeen

    Butler's is a cosy place with a big breakfast menu that includes fresh fruit salad, kippers and kedgeree as alternatives to the traditional fry-up (rates…

  • Brentwood Villa

    Aberdeen

    Comfortable beds, spotless bathrooms, and friendly and helpful owners tick all the right boxes in this homely B&B, attractively set opposite a park. The…

  • Brentwood Hotel

    Aberdeen

    The friendly and flower-bedecked Brentwood, set in a granite town house, is one of the more attractive hotels in the city centre. It's comfortable and…

  • Shaftesbury Lodge

    Dundee

    The family-run, 12-room Shaftesbury is set in a Victorian mansion that was built for a jute baron and has many authentic period features, including a fine…

  • Urban Quarters

    Dundee

    This complex contains four two-bedroom apartments, all stylishly decorated with clean, modern lines and kitted out with modern kitchens (including…

  • Dundee Backpackers

    Dundee

    This hostel is set in a beautifully converted historic building, with a clean, modern kitchen, a pool room and an ideal location right in the city centre…

  • Southbank Guest House

    Moray

    The family-run, 15-room Southbank is set in a large Georgian town house in a quiet street south of Elgin's centre, just five minutes' walk from the…

  • Hotel Broughty Ferry

    Dundee & Angus

    It may not look like much from the outside, but this is the Ferry's swankiest place to stay, with 16 beautifully decorated bedrooms, a sauna, solarium and…

  • Davaar B&B

    Moray

    Davaar is a sturdy Victorian villa with three smallish but comfy rooms. The breakfast menu is superb, offering the option of Portsoy kippers as well as…

  • Ashley House

    Dundee & Angus

    This spacious and comfortable guesthouse has long been one of Broughty Ferry's best. Its five cheerfully decorated bedrooms come equipped with hotel-grade…

  • Fisherman's Tavern

    Dundee & Angus

    A delightful 17th-century terraced cottage just a few paces from the seafront, the Fisherman's was converted into a pub in 1827. It now has 12 stylishly…

  • Townhouse Hotel

    Dundee & Angus

    The Townhouse, set in a restored Georgian-style building on Arbroath's main street, offers stylishly decorated if somewhat smallish rooms but with a…

  • Trinity Manse

    Moray

    With a central location right on the main street, and an outlook over the old castle grounds, this fine old Georgian house provides a clean and…

  • Errolbank Guest House

    Dundee

    A mile east of the city centre, just north of the road to Broughty Ferry, Errolbank is a lovely Vic­torian family home with smallish, but nicely decorated…

  • Adelphi Guest House

    Aberdeen

    A granite town house on a quiet street 400m south of the western end of Union St, the Adelphi offers clean, comfortable and brightly decorated rooms, just…

  • Athollbank

    Dundee

    A great-value B&B set on a quiet side street in the city's West End, Athollbank has smart, good-sized bedrooms (none are en suite, though) and is close to…

  • Beachgate House

    Aberdeenshire

    This luxurious modern bungalow is right on the seafront, just a few paces from the tourist office; two of its five rooms have sea views, as does the…

  • Jurys Inn

    Aberdeen

    Conveniently located between the train and bus stations, this business-oriented hotel has stylish, spacious rooms with plenty of space for unpacking…

  • Alcorn Guest House

    Dundee

    A clean and bright B&B on a quiet side street in the western part of the city, with plenty of free on-street parking nearby.

  • Aberdeen SYHA

    Aberdeen

    This unexceptional but good-value hostel, set in a granite Victorian villa, is a mile west of the train station. Walk west along Union St and take the…

  • Boyne Hotel

    Moray

    The 12-room Boyne is a cosy and atmospheric place (ie bedrooms are small) but is looking a little tired and in need of some TLC. More like a B&B than a…

  • Royal Crown Guest House

    Aberdeen

    The Royal Crown has eight small, but nicely furnished, bedrooms, and a top location only five minutes' walk from the train station (though up a steep…