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5 Star Hotels in St. Andrews

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in St. Andrews on Hotels.com. These St. Andrews 5 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 14, 2026.

A dining area with a table set for breakfast, a wicker chair, and a view of a large building through large windows.

A large, historic building with multiple stories and a prominent entrance, situated next to a golf course with a clear view of the ocean.

A traditional library with bookshelves, a fireplace, and classic furniture.

1. Rusacks St Andrews

St. Andrews

CNY2,918

CNY3,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A rooftop terrace with string lights, outdoor seating, and a glass-enclosed dining area.

A golf course with a stone bridge over a water channel, a large building in the background, and a sunset sky.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and skylights, surrounded by columns and lounge chairs.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and floral arrangements on either side.

2. Old Course Hotel

St. Andrews

CNY3,251

CNY3,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern bar area with blue upholstered chairs, a wooden bar counter, and hanging plants.

A wooden desk with a mirror, a blue ottoman, and a framed picture of a harbor scene.

A green marble vase with a tall, slender object inside, possibly a candle or a decorative item, on a wooden surface against a dark background.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a ceiling with exposed beams.

3. Haar with Rooms

St. Andrews

CNY1,730

CNY2,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern restaurant with a long bar, cushioned bar stools, and a view of the sunset through large windows.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and shelves with bottles.

A historic building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the beach through a large window.

4. Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

St. Andrews

CNY2,873

CNY3,447 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with sofas and tables.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas and chairs.

A modern building with a covered patio area, large windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a high ceiling with hanging decorations.

5. Fairmont St Andrews

St. Andrews

CNY1,956

CNY2,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a desk with a lamp, and a TV on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, candle-lit tables, and a mirror on the wall.

A hot tub area with steps, a tiled wall, and indoor plants.

A staircase with wooden balusters leading to a room with two armchairs, a small table, and a lamp.

6. Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

St. Andrews

CNY2,007

CNY2,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A swimming pool with a tiled deck and a wooden fence in the background.

A golf course with a view of a distant island, a brick patio with metal tables and chairs, and a well-maintained lawn.

A dining room with a large wooden table, six chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A large, multi-story building with a traditional architectural style, featuring numerous windows and a prominent entrance.

7. Marine North Berwick

North Berwick

CNY2,226

CNY2,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A large, illuminated ship docked at a port with a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a spiral staircase, a large bed, and a patterned carpet.

A bar area with a marble countertop, various glassware, and bottles.

A deck with wicker furniture, a glass table, and a view of the water and buildings.

8. Fingal - A Luxury Floating Hotel

Leith

CNY2,300

CNY2,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A building entrance with a red door labeled "SIX BRUNTON PLACE".

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table with a vase of flowers, a painting on the wall, and a floor lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A grand staircase with a mirror, candle sconces, and a patterned carpet leading to a room with a painting on the wall.

9. Six Brunton Place

Leith

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a variety of decorative items including a trunk, lamps, and a chandelier.

A richly decorated room with ornate furniture, including a sofa set, armchairs, and a coffee table, with a large mirror and decorative lamps.

A traditional room with a fireplace, wooden paneling, and antique furniture.

A pathway lined with conical topiary trees leading to a building with a traditional stone facade.

10. Prestonfield House

Prestonfield

CNY4,248

CNY5,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and a stone wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a hanging pendant light.

A historic building with multiple windows and doors, a stone facade, and a traditional architectural style.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

11. Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbeyhill

CNY2,270

CNY2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A rooftop terrace with wicker chairs, a small table with a cup and snacks, and a view of a castle-like building in the background.

A hallway with a patterned rug, wooden bookshelves, a reception desk, and a blue carpeted area.

A historic building with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a red door.

A restaurant interior with stone walls, hanging light fixtures, and bar area with shelves of bottles.

12. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh

CNY2,916

CNY3,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern indoor pool with a curved glass wall, wooden paneling, and a blue-lit floor.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A modern staircase with glass railings and a red seating area.

A modern building with a curved glass facade and a dome structure in the background.

13. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Tollcross

CNY2,141

CNY2,698 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A grand lobby with a central floral arrangement, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a plaid sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, a wooden ladder, and a bar counter.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and decorative wall art.

14. The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh City Centre

CNY4,990

CNY6,287 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious indoor patio with a high ceiling, featuring a central round table surrounded by wicker chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and various potted plants.

A modern indoor seating area with two chairs and a round table, surrounded by potted plants and a glass ceiling.

A spacious indoor area with high ceilings, wooden tables, wicker furniture, and hanging plants.

A room with a large window, a fireplace, and a chair with a cushion.

15. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Edinburgh City Centre

CNY2,650

CNY3,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A formal dining room with a chandelier, blue upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.

A bar area with red leather seating, blue ottomans, and a patterned carpet.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork, a chandelier, and patterned wallpaper.

A room with a round glass table, two upholstered chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a tree and buildings through large windows.

16. The Bonham Hotel

West End

CNY1,782

CNY2,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A large, historic house with a symmetrical garden and a central pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining area with a wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by red upholstered chairs.

A garden patio with wicker furniture and a stone pathway.

A traditional house with a well-maintained garden, a paved driveway, and a clear sky.

17. Greywalls Hotel and Chez Roux

Gullane

CNY2,407

CNY2,888 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A luxurious lobby with a central bar, ornate ceiling, and classical architecture.

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, large windows with a view of buildings, and potted plants.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and various plants.

A grand staircase with ornate railings, a chandelier, and stained glass windows.

18. Gleneagles Townhouse

Edinburgh City Centre

CNY4,918

CNY6,196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a clock on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, fireplace, TV, and decorative plants.

19. Destiny Scotland - Distillers House

West End

CNY1,400

CNY1,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative clock.

A living room with a blue sofa, two round coffee tables, and a view of a church steeple through large windows.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.

A staircase with a chandelier and a framed picture of trees.

20. The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

West End

CNY2,690

CNY3,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Top landmarks in St. Andrews

A stone bridge over a grassy field with historic buildings in the background.

Old Course at St Andrews

9.6/10 (495 reviews)

You might want to practice your swing at Old Course at St Andrews, a golf course located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central St. Andrews. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Old Course at St Andrews doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, and St Andrews - Eden Course are also nearby.

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A historic building with a large white door, a green lawn, and a wet ground reflecting the structure.

University of St. Andrews

9.4/10 (556 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of St. Andrews student life, check out University of St. Andrews, located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from central St. Andrews. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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A stone bridge over a canal, a grassy field, and historic buildings in the background.

St. Andrews Links

9.6/10 (507 reviews)

You might want to practice your swing at St. Andrews Links, a golf course located 1 mi (1.7 km) from central St. Andrews. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If St. Andrews Links doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Old Course at St Andrews, and Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews are also nearby.

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An ancient stone archway leading to a historic building with a tall tower.

St. Andrew's Cathedral

9.4/10 (201 reviews)

St. Andrew's Cathedral is in the heart of St. Andrews, so why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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A stone castle with a large archway and a wooden bridge leading to it.

St. Andrew's Castle

9.2/10 (217 reviews)

St. Andrew's Castle is in the heart of St. Andrews, so why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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A golf course with a green fence and a row of historic buildings in the background.

Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

9.4/10 (194 reviews)

You might want to practice your swing at Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, a golf course located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central St. Andrews. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Old Course at St Andrews, and St Andrews - Eden Course are also nearby.

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St Andrews Bay

9.6/10 (268 reviews)

You might want to play some rounds at St Andrews Bay, located 2.5 mi (4 km) from central St. Andrews. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If St Andrews Bay doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, St Andrews - Eden Course, and Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews are also nearby.

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The Fife Coastal Path

10.0/10 (12 reviews)

The Fife Coastal Path is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from central St. Andrews, why not stop by during your stay.

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