The Best Hotels Closest to University of St. Andrews in St. Andrews for 2026

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

A bar area with a wooden cabinet filled with bottles, a marble countertop, and a framed painting on the wall.

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

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

1. Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

1.5 km from University of St. Andrews

F David

SAR 1,180

SAR 1,417 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A cozy, wooden interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom with a skylight.

A stone building with a patio area, a wooden bench, and a small table.

A hallway with a glass railing, a white door, and a vase with pampas grass.

A cozy attic bedroom with a wooden sloped ceiling, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a window providing natural light.

2. No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

1.5 km from University of St. Andrews

Manuel

SAR 587

SAR 705 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A room with two armchairs, a table with tea service, and a view of a garden through large windows.

A dining table with breakfast items, two people seated, and a window with greenery outside.

A hot tub filled with bubbles, surrounded by a wooden fence and a table with chairs.

3. Rufflets St Andrews

1.1 km from University of St. Andrews

Robin

SAR 768

SAR 921 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A coastal landscape with ruins and a sandy beach.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and striped carpeted steps.

A historic stone building with a red door, multiple windows, and a small garden area with potted plants.

A stone building with multiple windows and a central entrance.

4. 5Pilmourplace

1.5 km from University of St. Andrews

Lara

SAR 463

SAR 556 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A historic hotel with multiple stories, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a marble top, and a framed sign reading "RUSACKS ST ANDREWS."

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

5. Marine & Lawn Rusacks

1.3 km from University of St. Andrews

Donna

SAR 1,301

SAR 1,561 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a large abstract painting on the wall, and a window with blinds.

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

6. Haar with Rooms

1.4 km from University of St. Andrews

Bryan

SAR 806

SAR 968 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with wooden paneling, multiple tables set with wine glasses and menus, and a television screen displaying a sports event.

A collection of alcohol bottles and police badges.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A bar with a dark counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

7. The Dunvegan Hotel

1.5 km from University of St. Andrews

deborah

SAR 1,345

SAR 1,613 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A dining area with a round table set for six, a tufted leather bench, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A bar area with multiple stools and a table, a bar counter with various bottles, and a menu on the wall.

An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, potted plants, and string lights.

A room with a view of a beach and sea, a table with a bottle and a glass, and a chair.

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

1.6 km from University of St. Andrews

Cameo

SAR 630

SAR 755 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A corner room with large windows, a view of the garden, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a chair.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, green upholstered furniture, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A cozy room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

9. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

1.9 km from University of St. Andrews

David

SAR 497

SAR 596 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and two armchairs.

A living room with two grey armchairs, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, framed pictures on the wall, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with a beige blanket, a wooden desk with a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

A coffee station with a Nespresso machine, a vase with dried flowers, and a tray with various coffee cups and a coffee grinder.

10. Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

1.6 km from University of St. Andrews

Elaine

SAR 542

SAR 650 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar stools, and a variety of bottles on the shelves.

A neatly made bed with a blue blanket and pillows, two bedside lamps, and a patterned wallpaper.

A bar area with leather chairs, a round wooden table, and a wall with framed pictures and a sign about beer.

A restaurant interior with booths, tables, and wall-mounted lighting.

11. Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

1.6 km from University of St. Andrews

Duncan

SAR 462

SAR 604 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a sign reading 'The Kitmore,' and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel lobby with a check-in counter, a reception desk, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a double sink vanity, and a large mirror.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, and a chair.

12. The Kithmore Hotel

1.5 km from University of St. Andrews

LUKAS

SAR 617

SAR 741 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern restaurant with wooden furniture, round tables, and a high ceiling with geometric patterns.

A Premier Inn hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent signage.

13. Premier Inn St Andrews

1.3 km from University of St. Andrews

Julian

SAR 257

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand hallway with a yellow armchair, a striped rug, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A two-story building with a blue door and a sign reading "The Clarendon."

A dining area with a table set for four, a yellow sofa, and a tripod in the corner.

A bedroom with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, and two bedside tables with lamps.

14. The Clarendon

17.4 km from University of St. Andrews

Kelly

SAR 342

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with a patterned rug, a chandelier, a lamp, and a wooden cabinet with a bowl.

A table set for dining with a black plate, silverware, and three jars of marmalade.

A two-story stone building with three windows on the ground floor and two on the upper floor.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

15. The Spindrift Guest House

14.8 km from University of St. Andrews

Elizabeth

SAR 456

SAR 547 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hot tub in a backyard with a wooden fence and houses in the background.

A view of a historic stone building with a prominent tower, a parking lot, and a road with cars.

A stone building with a traditional design, featuring a prominent entrance and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

A hotel room with two beds, dark blue bedding, floral patterns, a bedside table with a lamp, a water bottle, and a tissue box.

16. Dunclutha Guest House

18.8 km from University of St. Andrews

Deborah

SAR 411

SAR 411 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A large stone building with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a patterned rug, and antler decorations on the walls.

A stone building with a balcony and outdoor seating area.

17. Stravithie Castle

6.7 km from University of St. Andrews

Ralph

SAR 670

SAR 804 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden dining table set with a vase of flowers, two wine glasses, and a candle holder on a stone wall backdrop.

A stone building with a tiled roof, a small porch, and a garden area with potted plants.

The Inn at Kingsbams, a stone building with a traditional design, outdoor seating, and a gravel patio.

18. The Inn At Kingsbarns

10.9 km from University of St. Andrews

Veronika

SAR 674

SAR 809 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with tables set for dining, wooden chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating, potted plants, and flower boxes on the windows.

A marina with boats docked, a clock tower, and buildings with shops.

A staircase with white railings leading to a landing with large windows overlooking a body of water and a stone building.

19. The Waterfront

14.8 km from University of St. Andrews

Michèle

SAR 476

SAR 572 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel courtyard with 'Daisy Taser' and 'Hotel Indigo' signage, a parking area, and a 'Staybridge' building.

A spacious office with a high ceiling, exposed ductwork, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a wooden countertop. There is a staircase leading to a balcony with a view of a dome structure.

20. Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

16.7 km from University of St. Andrews

Evelyn

SAR 369

SAR 442 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of St. Andrews

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World	9.8 Exceptional 100 reviews	View
No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s	9.6 Exceptional 252 reviews	View
Rufflets St Andrews	9.4 Exceptional 426 reviews	View
5Pilmourplace	9.4 Exceptional 265 reviews	View
Marine & Lawn Rusacks	9.4 Exceptional 499 reviews	View

Top University of St. Andrews Hotel Reviews

The Albany Hotel St Andrews

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel !"

5Pilmourplace

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent place to stay right around the corner from St Andrews and walking to pubs. B & B was perfect. This was a real gem."

Luxury home | Heart of town | Parking | Juliet balconies overlooking park

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was as described. A lovely spot."

The Dunvegan Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good

"Great location and clean room."

St Andrews 5 Star Luxury Villa, Garden SPA HotTub, Sauna, Steam Room & parking

10/10 Excellent

"This was a one of a kid property. I’ve been to St. Andrew’s 5 times and nothing compares to this home. I’m coming back next year. I absolutely loved our hosts and the property."

New Park Place Apartments (No 15)

8/10 Good

"We didn’t get the code for keys before hand so had to call the office number to get in. That was a little frustrating. Could use some fans to keep air circulation but good size for 4 people, clean and full kitchen, dishwasher and laundry."

Spacious 5‑Bedroom Detached St Andrews Home with Garden, Parking & Pet‑Friendly Family Space

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely property with large backyard in a quiet residential neighborhood. Easy bus access. Kitchen has everything you need. Great for a large group. Host was responsive and helpful."

Other attractions near University of St. Andrews

A golf course with historic buildings in the background.

St. Andrews Links

9.6/10 (507 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Andrews at St. Andrews Links. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in the area.

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

Old Course at St Andrews

9.6/10 (495 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Andrews at Old Course at St Andrews. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with a clear sky, distant buildings, and a calm sea.

West Sands

9.8/10 (93 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, West Sands might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to St. Andrews. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the golf courses.

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A historic stone building with a large lawn, a monument, and a pond.

Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

9.4/10 (194 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Andrews at Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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St. Andrews Botanic Garden

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of St. Andrews Botanic Garden and enjoy the golf courses in St. Andrews. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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St Andrews - Jubilee Course

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Andrews at St Andrews - Jubilee Course. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its lively bars.

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Swilken Bridge

Enjoy a trip to Swilken Bridge and popular activities like golfing in St. Andrews. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Lundin Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in St. Andrews at Lundin Golf Club. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of St. Andrews?

University of St. Andrews is located in a historic area of St. Andrews known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 226 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to University of St. Andrews?

Adjacent to University of St. Andrews, David Russell Apartments Campus Accommodation is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options close by include Old Course Hotel and Rusacks St Andrews.

How many hotels will I find close to University of St. Andrews?

Expedia has 226 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of St. Andrews.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of St. Andrews, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near University of St. Andrews.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of St. Andrews?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near University of St. Andrews, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near University of St. Andrews?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at British Golf Museum and St. Andrews Preservation Trust Museum and Garden. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Craigtoun Country Park and St. Andrews Botanic Garden. Dip your toes in the water at West Sands, Castle Sands, and East Sands.

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Our top choices for University of St. Andrews hotels

1. Seaton House - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

2. No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s

3. Rufflets St Andrews

4. 5Pilmourplace

5. Marine & Lawn Rusacks

6. Haar with Rooms

7. The Dunvegan Hotel

8. Hotel du Vin & Bistro St. Andrews

9. The Albany Hotel St Andrews

10. Cleveden House by The Dunvegan

11. Greyfriars Inn by Greene King Inns

12. The Kithmore Hotel

13. Premier Inn St Andrews

14. The Clarendon

15. The Spindrift Guest House

16. Dunclutha Guest House

17. Stravithie Castle

18. The Inn At Kingsbarns

19. The Waterfront

20. Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

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Top University of St. Andrews Hotel Reviews

The Albany Hotel St Andrews

5Pilmourplace

Luxury home | Heart of town | Parking | Juliet balconies overlooking park

The Dunvegan Hotel

Kinnettles Hotel and Spa

St Andrews 5 Star Luxury Villa, Garden SPA HotTub, Sauna, Steam Room & parking

New Park Place Apartments (No 15)

Spacious 5‑Bedroom Detached St Andrews Home with Garden, Parking & Pet‑Friendly Family Space

Other attractions near University of St. Andrews

St. Andrews Links

Old Course at St Andrews

West Sands

Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews

St. Andrews Botanic Garden

St Andrews - Jubilee Course

Swilken Bridge

Lundin Golf Club

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