Great Places to Stay in Dundee – Part 1

With Staycations booming this year and looking set to continue through the winter months into 2022, why not visit the city of many discoveries and book your stay in Dundee.

Dundee is fast moving up the ranks of popular UK city break destinations. The arrival V&A Dundee only hinted at the transformation Scotland’s fourth city has continued to undergo. It seems that there’s something new to discover in Dundee almost every week. Plus it’s surrounded by beautiful landscapes throughout Angus, Fife and Perthshire.

There are plenty of choices when it comes to resting your head for a night or two in or around Dundee. From hotels to bed and breakfast, luxury lodges to serviced catering apartments you’ll find somewhere that fits the bill for your perfect weekend getaway.

Here’s just a few of them for you to consider for your next weekend away.

Top Tip – Remember to always book direct with the accommodation to get the best deal.

Taypark House Hotel

The days are getting shorter, the nights are growing colder. Winter is just around the corner. So, cosy up by the fire with a hot chocolate in hand and start plotting your mid-week winter escape at Taypark House Hotel.

This boutique hotel and wedding venue makes for the ideal place to enjoy a few night’s of luxury with your other half. With elegant surroundings and some top notch food, Taypark is quickly becoming a favourite for a great stay in Dundee.

Invercarse Hotel

A favourite with the locals for a stay in Dundee for many years is the Invercarse Hotel. This year they celebrate their 75th anniversary and you’re invited along to share in the fun.

With some of the best views across the River tay, the Invercarse also has a good many twin rooms, ideal for any golfers looking for a base for their golf tours.

Hotel Indigo

Still a relative newcomer to the city’s accommodation scene, Hotel Indigo has wasted no time in asserting itself as a top place to stay in Dundee. The building used to be a Jute Mill and much of the stylish interior pays homage to Dundee’s past industrial might.

They’ve got their own restaurant on site called Daisy Tasker and it brings plenty of seasonal flavours to tickle the tastebuds.

Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort

If you’d like the quiet of a rural destination combined with easy access to the city then you might want to book your stay just outside the city at Forbes of Kingennie Country Resort. You’ve got a choice of family sized lodges or couple sized shepherd huts for that get back to nature vibe.

The resort has fishing ponds, a maze and a 9 hole golf course so you can get all the fresh air you need and then spend your evenings exploring Dundee’s nightlife.

Aabalree GuestHouse

For those of a tighter budget for a stay in Dundee, there are some affordable options than brings character and charm with friendly service; that’s something you can’t buy. Aabalree Guesthouse boasts a fantastic location as it’s the only city centre B&B and only a couple of hundred yards from V&A Dundee.

Aabalree bring the good vibes with lots of eco-friendly initiatives and a special vegan menu for breakfast.

Sleeperz Hotel

If it’s convenience you’re looking for and you’re arriving stay in Dundee by train, then you’ll not have to carry your luggage very far if you check in at Sleeperz Hotel. Located above the train station, this modern lifestyle hotel is a great place to begin your discovery of the city and surrounding.

You’v only to look out of the window of your room to see the first stops on your list of things to do; V&A Dundee and RRS Discovery. Head into the V&A to find the new VisitScotland iCentre.

Queens Hotel

Here’s a hotel that’s stood the test of time. The Queens Hotel, in one shape or form, has been welcoming customers since 1878. In that time they’ve welcomed the famous and the infamous through their doors and has become a favourite with locals as well. Situated just yards from the DCA, the Dundee Rep and Dundee University it’s an ideal location to discover the cultural quarter of the city. It also has a car park at the rear of the hotel.

With too many great places to stay in Dundee we’ll bring you another blog full of them next week.

Make sure and check out all the latest accommodation offers and book your stay in Dundee soon!