St. Andrews Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

St. Andrew\'s Cathedral showing a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views
St. Andrew\'s Cathedral which includes a coastal town, a sunset and a beach
St. Andrew\'s Cathedral which includes landscape views, a sandy beach and a small town or village
St. Andrew\'s Cathedral showing a city and landscape views
St. Andrew\'s Cathedral showing landscape views, general coastal views and a coastal town

A youthful student atmosphere pervades this seaside university town. Visit medieval relics that decorate the area.

The coastal town of St. Andrews has some of Scotland’s most historic and fascinating attractions and traditions. Revisit the Middle Ages when you tour its castle, towers and one of the world’s oldest universities.

Enter the town through the surviving gates of West Port and Sea Yett. The former has towers and a central archway with intricate details. For a sense of the local history, visit St. Andrews Castle. Hear intriguing tales about the opposing Catholics and Protestants and delve into the dark underground tunnels built for war. See the Bottle Dungeon that held notorious prisoners, many of whom incurred the death penalty.

Stroll through the St. Andrews Cathedral ruins, at the tallest church ever built in Scotland. Capture photos of St. Rule’s Tower, with a height of 108 feet (33 meters). Climb the structure for views of the sea and countryside.

Entwined with medieval relics is the enthusiasm of youth. Parts of the University of St. Andrews are scattered around town. Watch students in red gowns that denote their year of studies and learn about centuries-old scholarly traditions. Visit St. Salvator’s Quadrangle to appreciate the majestic buildings and chapel in the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Bring the family to St. Andrews Aquarium to see British sharks, poison dart frogs and piranhas. Watch the kids fawn over baby seals and meerkats. The aquarium offers scenic views of St. Andrews Bay, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and West Sands, where the beginning of Chariots of Fire was filmed.

Enjoy walking through the quaint town center in warm summers. Winters are cold but not freezing and snow is fairly rare.

Located in Fife on the country’s eastern coast, St. Andrews is easy to access from Scotland’s largest cities. Fly to Edinburgh Airport and drive 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast to reach the town. Dundee is a 30-minute drive north and Glasgow is 70 miles (110 kilometers) southwest.

St. Andrews mixes the youthful exuberance of student life with the historical charm of medieval ruins.

THE SPACE TO STAY

THE SPACE TO STAY

Kilrymont Rd., St. Andrews, Scotland
The price is ฿4,545 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,545
฿5,454 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in St. Andrews. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
Great stay 👍
"Excellent spacious apartment everything was brand new, I stayed in July ‘25 …comfy bed & sofa large TV fridge hob & m/wave… modern shower room easy free parking. Quiet area surrounded by bungalows. Staff were very helpful & friendly 👍"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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Rusacks St Andrews

Rusacks St Andrews

5 out of 5
Pilmour Links, St. Andrews, Scotland
The price is ฿17,423 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿17,423
฿20,908 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in St. Andrews. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (375 reviews)
"From the welcoming and helpful staff to the incredible bedding to the delicious breakfast with a view, everything about the Rusacks is exceptional. I will hopefully be back soon."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Rusacks St Andrews
Old Course Hotel

Old Course Hotel

5 out of 5
Old Station Road, St. Andrews, Scotland
The price is ฿22,302 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿22,302
฿26,762 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in St. Andrews. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (994 reviews)
"This property is a cut above. Second time I have been there. Service is wonderful."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Old Course Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
THE SPACE TO STAY

THE SPACE TO STAY

Kilrymont Rd., St. Andrews, Scotland
Stay at this apartment in St. Andrews. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (48 reviews)
Great stay 👍
"Excellent spacious apartment everything was brand new, I stayed in July ‘25 …comfy bed & sofa large TV fridge hob & m/wave… modern shower room easy free parking. Quiet area surrounded by bungalows. Staff were very helpful & friendly 👍"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

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

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

4 out of 5
Inchcape house-Saint Marys Place, St. Andrews, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star apartment in St. Andrews. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and premium bedding. Popular attractions Old Course at St Andrews and St. Andrews Links ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
Amazing find in the heart of st andrews
"Wow what can we say other than these apartments are absolutely amazing,,very centrally located in the centre of st andrews,easy to find and plenty parking close by,,the presentation of the apartment was immaculate,and had everything you could possibly need,,the comunal garden/terrace area was also ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

No1. Apartments & Bedrooms St Andrews - St Mary’s
No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street

4 out of 5
South St, St. Andrews, Scotland
Stay at this 4-star apartment in St. Andrews. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and bathrobes. Popular attractions Old Course at St Andrews and St. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Great location!
"Great location near coffee and wonderful restaurants (The Saint just one block away) and and beside a gorgeous little chapel. Easy walk to golf but without being in all the crowds. Also, extremely comfortable. Only suggestion is more instructional info for finding things, using laundry machine, and ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

No1. Apartments St Andrews - South Street
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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