The 10 best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Dundee, United Kingdom

April 24, 2023 Hana Mouser

An extensive waterfront regeneration and the addition of the V&A Museum to the banks of the River Tay has spruced up Dundee considerably, but it hasn't gone to Dundonians' heads. With plenty of wit and character, the locals are some of the friendliest in the UK.
Restaurants in Dundee

1. Shaftesbury Lodge

1 Hyndford Street, Dundee DD2 1HQ Scotland
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 202 reviews

Shaftesbury Lodge

The Shaftesbury is situated in the quiet west-end of Dundee. It is ideally located, close to the vibrant city centre, Dundee University, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee airport, Dundee Botanic Garden,BMI Fernbrae Hospital and the Riverside Technology Park. Only 5 minutes walk to the West Park Conference Centre. The Shaftesbury is run by Heather and Martin offering a warm welcome, great breakfasts, clean and comfortable accommodation, making your stay perfect and enjoyable when visiting Dundee.

Quiet location. Good value for money.

Reviewed By Ali921

The hotel has new owners. The breakfast choice had continental and cooked options. You can also order evening meals. It is in a very quiet area and about 20 walk to the centre of town. However, Perth Road has a lot of restaurants which is only 5 mins walk. Wifi fine.T he property is in need of some refurbishment and may look a bit tired to some. Bathrooms also needs some modernisation but quite adequate. It is excellent value for money.

2. The Clarendon

295 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1JS Scotland 011 44 333 577 0802
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 26 reviews

The Clarendon

Boutique Urban Hotel located in the West End of Dundee. A five minute walk from the Perth Road Shopping District which stretches a mile long into the City Centre. Along the way you can stop off at one of the many bars, restaurants and cafés or shop in one of the local, independently owned stores – ranging from grocery stores to hairdressers to fashion boutiques.​ The V&A museum, airport, railway station and bus station are all within five minutes of The Clarendon. There are over 30 golf courses within a 20 minute drive of the Hotel, including the Championship courses, The Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and Gleneagles. The hotel itself is Victorian Townhouse Hotel set within an original Victorian Terrace and recently modernised with many of the original features retained, chic furnishings, contemporary artwork, and luxurious ‘Hypnos’ mattresses. The hotel has embraced the latest AI technology with a virtual reception and virtual concierge, smart-technology controlling the door locks, heating, TV’s, lighting and Alexa voice controls in each room.

Amazing Clarendon in sunny Dundee

Reviewed By 438dia

Visited for a clan gathering and made it into long weekend. Perfectly situated for walking to cafés, restaurant’s and bars. Our room was gorgeous with a view to match and our host was great. Would definitely recommend. We even used local bus to explore one day so easy.

3. Taypark House

Taypark House 484 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1LR Scotland
Excellent
64%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 268 reviews

Taypark House

Taypark House is an elegant Category B Listed former Scots Baronial mansion house dating from circa 1863. It stands nestled away in Dundee's affluent Westend Perth Road area within stunning mature garden grounds which slope from north to south and has outstanding views across the Botanical Gardens towards the River Tay and hills of Fife. The property has recently been sympathetically restored to it's former glory and now boasts 4 master suites all with huge ensuite bathrooms tastefully fitted out in a Victorian style sanitrywear including a luxurious free standing roll top bath complimented with a separate large shower enclosure. There are an additional 2 more modern rooms on the 2nd floor which take full advantage of the 180 degree uninterrupted panoramic views. If you're looking for quality accommodation and a taste of real history with an insight into a Jute Barron's life then Taypark House welcomes you as lord of the manor for the night, weekend or month! With fresh, clean, spacious rooms; friendly staff and delightful period features it's the perfect place to relax, unwind or be inspired. A little history Taypark House was originally built as an impressive home for Alexander Low, flax spinner, of Hillbank Works. It was one of many such mansions and manor houses built for the prosperous flax spinners and jute manufacturers of Dundee's industrial heyday in the nineteenth century and no expense was spared on the interior with the outstanding ornate ceilings and cornice, elaborate white and black marble fireplaces and sandstone stained glass window all still intact. The visitor's first glimpse of Tay Park House, arriving down the winding driveway through grounds is of romantic turrets and elegant decorative carvings, crow-stepped gabling and ornamented parapets, and an entrance doorway decorated with Corinthian columns.

A mixed bag

Reviewed By Voyage10162066184

On a positive note Taypark House is in a good location for accessing amenities, it’s in lovely grounds, it’s reasonably comfortable and the staff are all very friendly. On a more negative note, our room had no bath plug, the carpet had a burn mark, a table was very badly marked, a blind was missing, a curtain finial missing and we couldn’t open the windows. A lunch order went wrong but worst of all was a very serious issue with our evening meal. The hotel were full of apologies and we weren’t charged. Would we go back? I don’t think so.

4. Tayview Hotel

214 Broughty Ferry Road, Dundee DD4 6LD Scotland
Excellent
51%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 37 reviews

Tayview Hotel

If you’re looking for a budget friendly small hotel in Dundee, look no further than Tayview Hotel. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as St Paul's Cathedral (1.3 mi) and Minnie The Minx Statue (1.4 mi), guests of Tayview Hotel can easily experience some of Dundee's most well known attractions. Tayview Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV. The small hotel offers room service, newspaper, and express check-in and check-out, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a lounge. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. If you like Indian restaurants, Tayview Hotel is conveniently located near Taza Indian Buffet, Tayview Hotel Restaurant, and The Downfield. Should time allow, HMS Unicorn, Baxter Park, and Queen Victoria's Statue are some popular attractions that are within walking distance. The staff at Tayview Hotel looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

Ripped off

Reviewed By Mark D

This hotel has refused to refund a booking cancellation due to family illness. Despite many messages and e mails, they have not responded. Dreadful service. My booking is the weekend of the Open so there is little chance of them not filling the room, despite this, they have made no offer to this effect. Please avoid and do not use their booking.com profile

5. Aabalree Guest House

20 Union Street, Dundee DD1 4BH Scotland
Excellent
77%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Aabalree Guest House

Eco friendly guesthouse in the heart of Dundee. Within a few minutes walk from the train station, Edinburgh Airport express bus stop, Seagate bus station, Caird Hall, Slessor Gardens and all amenities. The V&A, Discovery, McManus, Verdant Works & Frigate Unicorn {Unicorn!} museums are all nearby and we've got guides & maps to help you find your way. We have a guest lounge (currently closed to support physical distancing), microwaves, fridges, books, DVDs, games & toys, for you to enjoy while staying at Aabalree. We also offer aabariliant Vegan or Scottish breakfast for just £5pp (kids under 10 eat free), which also includes fresh refillable fairtrade coffee, juice & cereals. Environment: We are 100% LED lit and have stuff like free reusable bags, in-house recycling for your use. We are also zero waste to our best & offer you to build your own breakfast if our full plates (Scottish style) is too much. We also have lighter alternatives like pancakes and vegan toasties that can help save the world a bit more... Look out for our AabalGreen notices! We'll like to greet you personally for check-in but also offer self check-in if you're arriving at funny 'o' clock or prefer for physical distancing. On the note of covid, we have notices at the entrance and on noticeboards about our plan inc. regular cleaning, a 1m distancing measure (tape indicator at front door), hand sanitiser at the front door & in/outside reception, anti-bac wipes & sanitiser in shared areas, & anti-bac soap at sinks. In your room you'll find bed linen, blankets & towels, a TV, kettle, tea&coffee. Crockery, hairdryers, soaps and shampoos, spare towels, also provided. Please note, shower rooms and toilets are shared and all of our rooms are up stairs. Attic rooms on the 4th floor and toilets downstairs to these rooms. All others beds are on the same level as toilets/showers. A unique building, creative decor and only good vibes. We look forward to to meeting you Peach and Maggie #Aabalree All-bee-alreet!

Great!

Reviewed By Casey M

We had a lovely stay at Aabarlee guest house, Peach was very welcoming and accommodating, patient and tolerant, even when we arrived with an extra unannounced guest. The guest house/hostel is basically a stairwell where each floor housed several rooms. The room decor is not my taste, mismatched furniture and a little dated but pleasant enough with all mod cons available, including tea/coffee making facilities, desk, mirror, wardrobe, sink in the room, towels available, puzzles and games for children and a table and chairs by the window. The mattress was a little hard for me but clean and I had a pleasant sleep. In the hallway there are other guests rooms all numbered and right outside our room was a shared bathroom, a shower room, a microwave and fridge with milk provided. The breakfast was delicious and very filling and there was tea/coffee, water and orange juice provided as well as cereals available and pancakes and veggie/plant based options available. Check out was a little early but we were able to leave our luggage and there are lockers available, we were handed a key and when returning to get our luggage late in the evening we posted the key through the letter box on the 1st floor, so this was brilliant and very handy. The key situation was a little frustrating though as you are only provided with one key for your whole group. I love Union street where Aabarlee guest house is located, it is a vibrant pedestrian and cycle zone, it's a colourful and relaxing vibe with wooded seating areas and lots of bars and restaurants nearby. We visited Bank bar just over from the guest house, a fun lively bar with live music. Also The Traders House is friendly and great for drinks and food and service is superb. For amenities Overgate shopping centre is near by too with shops like Primark, H&M and Debenhams. Tesco is around the corner, lots of nail bars everywhere but most importantly you are not far from the V&A, the HMS Unicorn which I love, and strolling along the high st you will come across some fantastic statues like penguins walking along the wall, the Desperate Dan, Minnie the minx and a few other great statues to admire. The guest house is also not far from the train station and Seagate bus station.

6. Ashley House Guest House

15 Monifieth Road Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2RN Scotland
Excellent
66%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
7%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

Ashley House Guest House

See why so many travelers make Ashley House Guest House their guest house of choice when visiting Dundee. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Ashley House Guest House offer a seating area and a desk. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. Given the close proximity to Tealing Earth House (2.4 mi), guests of Ashley House Guest House can easily experience one of Dundee's most popular landmarks. If you like cafes, Ashley House Guest House is conveniently located near Jessie's Kitchen, Iced Gems, and The Glass Pavilion. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Barnhill Rock Garden (0.5 mi), Claypotts Castle (0.7 mi), and The Old Burial Ground (0.4 mi), which are all within walking distance of the guest house. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Ashley House Guest House as you experience all of the things Dundee has to offer.

Fabulous guest house

Reviewed By R3959XEdawnm

We have just returned from an overnight at Ashley guesthouse. The family room was perfect for our stay, it was comfortable and roomy. Dan was most accomodating, especially when we requested a 7 am breakfast on a Sunday morning. Breakfast was perfect. Dan was brilliant with our 4 year old daughter and we look forward to returning.

7. Aberlaw Guest House

230 Broughty Ferry Road, Dundee DD4 7JP Scotland
Excellent
78%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 76 reviews

Aberlaw Guest House

Finding an ideal charming guest house in Dundee does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Aberlaw Guest House, a nice option for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral (1.5 mi) and Minnie The Minx Statue (1.5 mi) make Aberlaw Guest House a great place to stay when visiting Dundee. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV and a desk, and Aberlaw Guest House makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the guest house, including baggage storage. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Cafe Montmartre and Metro Brasserie, which are some French restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you are interested in exploring Dundee, check out one of the art museums, such as The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum, V&A Dundee, and Dundee Contemporary Arts. Aberlaw Guest House looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Dundee.

feeling at home

Reviewed By Acelya M

we were welcomed very warmly and friendly and recieved many tips were to eat or what to do nearby. the room was huge compared to other rooms we had in scotland highlands. very tidy and cosy, many sweet details that made us feel at home. we would definitly recommand you to go there, we had a great time!

8. McCoinnich Guesthouse

3 Norrie Street Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2SD Scotland
Excellent
33%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 3 reviews

McCoinnich Guesthouse

disgusting

Reviewed By taustin1

The room was filthy and covered in dust, hairs in the kettle, cups were dirty. Contacted the owner who told us the dust is because a window was open. The lamp was thick with dust and no excuse for hairs in the kettle

9. Athollbank Guest House

19 Thomson Street, Dundee DD1 4LF Scotland
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

Athollbank Guest House

Family run Guest House offering comfortable, affordable Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Conventiently located for Central Dundee (10 minute walk to City Square), Dundee University, Abertay University, Duncan of Jodanstone College of Art & Design, Technology park, RRS Discovery, Dundee Science Centre and Dundee's Waterfront project (future home of the V & A musuem). Ninewells Hospital is a short bus ride away.Built in 1825 the Athollbank has six letting rooms. All rooms have hand washbasins in the room and share the facilities of three toilets and two showers. Full Scottish Breakfast served.

Perfect location! Lovely Guest House

Reviewed By clovathistles

I used to live in the next street so know the area.I now live in Glasgow so travel for business to Dundee throughout the year! This guest house is lovely and clean It is a little dated with furnishings etc but comfortable and very friendly ! I know I will have a lovely stay if I come thru to the Athollbank I have stayed in 3 types of room and each one was good The breakfast is very good and is fantastic for the price !! and as I usually arrive late I am allowed to bring in hot food from a take away which is great .The location is a 15 min walk into town or get a bus at top of the street at the post office . book ahead as gets very busy .Parking is bad but I have been very lucky everytime lol

10. The Clarendon

295 Perth Road, Dundee DD2 1JS Scotland 011 44 333 577 0802
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 26 reviews

The Clarendon

Boutique Urban Hotel located in the West End of Dundee. A five minute walk from the Perth Road Shopping District which stretches a mile long into the City Centre. Along the way you can stop off at one of the many bars, restaurants and cafés or shop in one of the local, independently owned stores – ranging from grocery stores to hairdressers to fashion boutiques.​ The V&A museum, airport, railway station and bus station are all within five minutes of The Clarendon. There are over 30 golf courses within a 20 minute drive of the Hotel, including the Championship courses, The Old Course St Andrews, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and Gleneagles. The hotel itself is Victorian Townhouse Hotel set within an original Victorian Terrace and recently modernised with many of the original features retained, chic furnishings, contemporary artwork, and luxurious ‘Hypnos’ mattresses. The hotel has embraced the latest AI technology with a virtual reception and virtual concierge, smart-technology controlling the door locks, heating, TV’s, lighting and Alexa voice controls in each room.

Amazing Clarendon in sunny Dundee

Reviewed By 438dia

Visited for a clan gathering and made it into long weekend. Perfectly situated for walking to cafés, restaurant’s and bars. Our room was gorgeous with a view to match and our host was great. Would definitely recommend. We even used local bus to explore one day so easy.

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