Ye Olde Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (333 reviews)
61 Main Street , Leuchars , gb

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Covered parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good value for money
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Cons:
Noise from street
Odors in rooms
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but some noted issues like smells and noise.
Service
7.85
Staff were frequently described as friendly and welcoming.
Location
7.39
Location was frequently praised, but some mentioned noise from the main road.
Room Quality
6.84
Rooms were clean and spacious, but some mentioned issues with sound insulation and odors.
Amenities
7.37
Amenities like the washing machine were appreciated, though some aspects were considered basic.
Value for Money
8.33
Value for money was highlighted positively, especially compared to location options.
Food and Beverage
6.38
No breakfast available and limited food options were mentioned.
Overall Experience
7.35
Most guests expressed they would stay again but highlighted some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:01

Property Description

Charming Bar for Relaxation
Comfortable Non-Smoking Rooms
Free WiFi for Seamless Connectivity

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Ye Olde Hotel, just a stone's throw away from St Andrews University and other notable attractions in Leuchars. Unwind in our charming bar, enjoy a restful night in our comfortable non-smoking rooms, and stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property. Explore the nearby St Andrews Cathedral, University of Dundee, and more during your stay. Experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Ye Olde Hotel.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 333 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 7.85
Location: 7.39
Room Quality: 6.84
Amenities: 7.37
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 6.38
Overall Experience: 7.35
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Kathryn couple gb
3
Very cold and noisy
Pros:

It was spotless
Had a en-suite

Cons:

Freezing cold couldn’t get the heating to work
Lot of noise in the walls sounds like rodents but not in the room
Very noisy with traffic
Kitchen you had to go outside around the corner use fob to get in and upstairs
Tea coffee and kettle in room one sachet off milk no cups or spoon
We had to be there by 23.00 we got there at 10.50 all locked up so had to phone to get a code to get in our room couldn’t get a cuppa till we drove 12 miles to get cups and milk

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Kramer extended_group us
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Avery couple gb
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
Homely,warm and friendly
Pros:

Stayed 3 nights for work location was great, clean room,warm atmosphere,friendly staff

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Shashin family_with_children gb
10
Full marks for Staff, Great location with some room for improvement
Pros:

1)Excellent locations ; super clean; nice decor
2)Amazing Staff - Amanda was very welcoming and helpful;
3)fully working shared kitchen was a great addition;
4) small Super market at a walking distance and
5)super comfortable bed were all adding 5🌟 for our stay
6) Tiny Epic traditional Scottish village ; easy accessible for on way to St Andrews
7) Good value for money
8) car parking facility
9) Definitely coming again with some room for improvements as below to make this better!!

Cons:

Some room for improvements to make this place a great destination (our stay was during winter time- on our way to St Andrews)
1) 🚬 smoking smell inside the room ; no ventilation for fresh air
2) extremely cold bathroom as no heater ;
3)the level of height at which shower ; hanger for clothes were installed, - unreachable if you are not tall enough
4)Extremely cold breeze coming from under the door due to huge gaps;
5)faulty doors as if it was uncomfortable to make sure if room was locked properly during the night time;

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Necip solo_traveller tr
7
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Ewan solo_traveller gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Bed was comfy
Easy check-in

Cons:

Room was right by front door & draughty
En-suite had sewer smell which seeped into room if door left open
TV was far too high

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Alessandro family_with_children it
5
Pros:

C’è una cucina in comune, ben fornita e una lavatrice con funzione anche di asciugatrice

Cons:

C’è stata assegnata la camera al piano terra, sulla strada. È stato difficile dormire perché gli infissi non isolavano la stanza ed il rumore delle macchine era fortissimo. Ma la cosa peggiore è stato il terribile odore che c’era nella stanza

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Guy family_with_children gb
3
Smelly, noisy and bleak. Would not stay again.
Pros:

The beds were comfortable. It had good parking. The staff were friendly. Its on a great regular bus route between Dundee and St Andrews.

Cons:

Despite being a family room there was almost no storage. No wardrobe, just a few shelves and a bedside cabinet. The room and more so the bathroom smelled of damp and dirty drains. The smell was clearly long standing as it had permeated the bedding and mattress. The room was off the main entrance to the bar and unsurprisingly was very noisy. We had been by staff that the pub closed at 12:00 so we weren't expecting to get any sleep before then - fine. However the music and din from the bar continued until 1:30am and was so loud in that room it was impossible to get any sleep. This was then compounded by a full on shouting match in the car park between some drunken regulars who had been ejected and the staff. I got the impression this was not a one off occurrence.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller de
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lynette couple au
7
Very satisfying
Pros:

Great welcome by staff. Made us most welcome. Great advice for the surrounding area.

Cons:

3 flights of stairs difficult for my wife.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Chad family_with_children us
10
Ye Olde Hotel was a breath of fresh air after staying in an over priced resort with a lot of rules, as threats to charge
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean and charming rooms, comfortable beds, good value for the price.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mitchelle extended_group ca
10
Pros:

Awesome staff great little bar attached for some games and a few drinks after traveling all day long very nice easy going people would 100% recommend.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
8
Good value for money, met all our required needs!
Pros:

The hotel stay was an affordable option to allow us to stay near a wedding venue. It met expectations and was very good value for money for two nights. Shared kitchen and bathroom were very clean. Room had a tv we could log into our own Netflix which was a nice touch.

Cons:

Nothing to remark, met our expectations in that it was very affordable and the staff members were friendly.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Cecilia extended_group se
7
Pros:

Fräscht och trevligt

Cons:

Lyhört

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jessica family_with_children fr
7
Pros:

Pas compris

Cons:

Le bruit du bar

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Amy couple de
3
Hot and sweaty
Pros:

The staff had lost the key to the window in our room, so we could not open it. The room was 29C the entire time! We could barely sleep, and were offered no alternative room or discount when we complained.

Cons:

The sauna that was our room.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Emilie family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Grands lits, personnel sympathique

Cons:

La proximité du bar: nous étions dans la chambre au rez de chaussé avec la porte du bar juste en face c'est assez bruyant surtout que certains clients discutent devant la porte, c'est dommage il suffirait qu'il y ait une entrée spécifique pour le bar.
Difficile de trouver de quoi faire un petit déjeuner à proximité

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Victoria extended_group gb
5
Cheap and clean but with some issues
Pros:

Cheap, clean, good kitchen, comfortable beds

Cons:

While we were there the weather was very cold and although the room was nice and toasty the bathroom was freezing. It also had an unpleasant drain smell, which needs addressing .As others have said, there was a lot of noise from the pub but we were expecting that. We didn't notice any traffic noise (we stayed on a Friday night). The emergency light in the room meant the room wasn't properly dark at night. As a result, I found it hard to sleep but it didn't bother my companions.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Leigh family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Good room and lovely staff.

2026-01-09 via Nuitee