The City Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (244 reviews)
18-20 Bridge Street, Dunfermline, Scotland, KY12 8DA , Dunfermline , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Front entrance ramp
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Excellent location
Good value for money
Cons:
Room size could be small for some
Hairdryer plug point issue noted

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
Overall sentiment reflects clean and tidy rooms as highlighted in multiple reviews.
Service
8.95
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout various reviews.
Location
8.95
Ideal location mentioned repeatedly, close to attractions and the city center.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were generally comfortable and well-equipped, although some were smaller than expected.
Amenities
8.45
Standard amenities provided as expected for this category of hotel.
Value for Money
8.25
Good value noted in reviews, especially with respect to cleanliness and comfort.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Food in the restaurant received positive feedback; breakfast made to order and tasty.
Overall Experience
8.55
Guests expressed satisfaction and likelihood to return, reflecting overall positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:06

Property Description

Convenient Amenities

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, wedding services, and a television in the common area during your stay.

Dining Experience

Indulge in delicious meals at Weavers Restaurant & Bar or savor snacks at the 2 coffee shops/cafes. Unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Comfort and Convenience

Make yourself at home in one of the 32 guestrooms featuring complimentary wireless internet, showers, and daily housekeeping.

Book your stay at The City Hotel in Dunfermline today and immerse yourself in comfort, dining delights, and convenience.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 244 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Resort44064780277 Solo travel
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

A really lovely hotel in a great location. Lovely staff and the restaurant was lovely and reasonably priced. Would definitely stay here again

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor
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Compass53425246148 Couples
8
Lovely stay at this City centre hotel
Pros:

Lovely stay at this City centre hotel. Lovely atmosphere on arrival and a great welcome. The room (business room) was smaller than we expected but was comfortable and clean and had a great shower room. Good to see a waste paper basket in bedroom and a bin in bathroom. The window opened (wonderful as it was warm) and there was thoughtfully, a decent fan in the room. Usually you have to ask for a fan, so this was impressive. The quality/firmness of the pillows was excellent too. Too often pillows in hotels are too soft and uncomfortable. The one negative in the room was that the hairdryer (borrowed from reception) had no plug point near enough the mirror to dry my hair. This was very frustrating and such a simple thing to sort (the mirror on the wall couldn't be moved either). We had a meal with 5 friends in the restaurant in the evening and this was very good. All the meals were hot and tasty, good drinks and happy smiling staff. We felt breakfast was a bit early (up to 9am on a Saturday), but it was made to order and tasty.

2025-11-11 via Tripadvisor
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helenj745 Family
10
City Hotel Dunfermline
Pros:

The Hotel is ideally situated in the Town of Dunfermline. It is close to the bus station, the park, the Abby and lots of hostelries.

2025-10-21 via Tripadvisor
8
897phils Solo travel Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
10
A Great place to stay
Pros:

A Great place to stay! A warm welcome, and a very nice room. The staff were all friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was perfect. The bed was very comfortable and the room was well equipped. The location of the hotel is very central for everything in Dunfermline. I will definitely be back, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
Thank you to all the staff there for a lovely stay!

2025-10-20 via Tripadvisor
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gordonsmcnee Couples Glasgow, Scotland
10
Great located hotel.
Pros:

Stayed in hotel on bed and breakfast as attending show at the Alhambra. Our room was excellent and a good size. We had dinner in the restaurant, the food and service very good. We will be back.

2025-10-20 via Tripadvisor
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386annk Couples Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
10
Ideal location
Pros:

Great wee hotel in the historic centre of Dunfermline.
10 minutes walk from the Alhambra Theatre. Nearby is the Abbey and Palace, plus the magnificent Pittencrief Park.
Room was small, but ideal for an overnight stay.
Bed very comfortable.
Breakfast was delicious- large portions!
Recommend.

2025-10-16 via Tripadvisor
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Philip
8
Pros:

This was a last minute booking because I had to be in the Edinburgh area a day earlier due to a storm hitting the north part of Scotland. It was very affordable and easy to get to from Waverly Station by train (although the walk to the hotel is mostly uphill from the station). I had a meal at the hotel restaurant on the day I checked in, and it was very delicious and reasonably priced, and the included breakfast was great. Also there was a supermarket a short walk away for snacks. The only negative about the room was that I found the shower doors were very narrow, so it took a bit of effort to go in and out, but nothing that would prevent me from staying here again!

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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joanna
2
Pros:

System was hacked & had to put a stop on my debit card & as yet received no actual apology & just told it was not the city hotels fault. However, the breakfast was lovely, staff & service good. Been assured the hackers do not have my personal details??? Not very happy with the situation

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Eric family
10
Pros:

Food and room great.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Lorraine friends
8
Pros:

Good central location. Great clean room and breakfast was very good.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Pamela family
10
Pros:

We stayed here for our daughter’s wedding and found the hotel to be clean and the staff to be friendly and helpful. It’s very close to the City Chambers and the Glen which is beautiful for photographs.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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michael
10
Pros:

breakfast was great staff so friendly and obliging have stayed here several years running always been very good will be back next year

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Bob
10
Pros:

Exactly what I expected
Will definitely be back

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Christy partner
10
Pros:

Overall great stay

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Cruiser02715603545 Couples
10
Very nice
Pros:

Very nice hotel clean tidy ,staff very helpful, central for all attractions ,rooms are very nice and spacious, would stay again

2025-09-30 via Tripadvisor
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Kevin
10
Pros:

Yeah room was clean very friendly staff and a wonderful breakfast defo stay here again

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
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brionym323 Family
8
Good value
Pros:

As with previous visits, a clean and comfy room and excellent staff.
Very good value for money and excellent location for trips to the Alhambra.
Will be back.

2025-09-25 via Tripadvisor
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Bgm1uk Friends getaway
10
Another great weekend at the City Hotel
Pros:

My 4th time staying at the City Hotel and as always everything was spot on.
A great room on the 1st floor, immaculately setup, warm,spotlessly clean and comfortable with all the amenities that you might need.
I knew the parking situation from previous stays and I was fortunate enough to get one of the spots in the back of the hotel so I had free parking for the weekend, the adjacent large car park however only costs £3:80 for all day parking (free at night) but be sure to get your ticket by 0800 the next morning if you’re staying more than one day.
One of my friends is disabled and doesn’t do stairs very well and as there is no lift or ground floor rooms he had a struggle to get to his room, if you have a severe disability you may want to call ahead and get some information.
The hotel is nicely situated for both site seeing and entertainment (the Abbey is well worth a visit) with plenty of eateries, bars and shops within easy walking distance and there’s 2 great bars and an excellent restaurant in the hotel itself. I recommend the City Hotel to anyone who is considering a trip to Dunfermline.

2025-09-24 via Tripadvisor
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Jan
8
Pros:

Food was fantastic , staff were really friendly . Room was a bit dated. Bed was comfortable

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Gillian
10
Pros:

The hotel far exceeded my expectations. The value for money was incredible. Staff were lovely, room was great, bed was comfortable and in walking distance to pubs, food, shops etc . Breakfast was a welcome surprise as for the price I didn’t expect anything like what I got. Will be back

2025-09-23 via Nuitee