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The City Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18-20 Bridge Street, Dunfermline, Scotland, KY12 8DA
  • Place, Pittencrieff Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunfermline Abbey
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Single Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin/King Executive Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Honeymoon Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Family Executive

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Business Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Executive Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super King Business Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The City Hotel

Hotel in Dunfermline with free breakfast and bars/lounges
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services are on-site.
The City Hotel offers 32 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The free breakfast at The City Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Saint Margaret's Cave. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and 2 coffee shops/cafes are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Saint Margaret's Cave and 2 minutes on foot from Pittencrieff Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The City Hotel also features karaoke and a television in common area. A complete renovation of The City Hotel was completed in June 2021.

This 3-star Dunfermline hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily.
Weavers Restaurant & Bar – This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
18 Bridge Street Bistro – This bistro serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
18 Bridge Street Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 3.80 per day)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 18 Bridge Street Bar
  • 18 Bridge Street Bistro
  • Weavers Restaurant & Bar

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1800
  • Renovated entire property - June 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property will host karaoke night on Saturdays. Guests should expect a high level of noise from the bar during this time.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 3.80 per day (16 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

City Hotel Dunfermline
City Dunfermline
The City Hotel Hotel
The City Hotel Dunfermline
The City Hotel Hotel Dunfermline

The City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Yvette, New Braunfels

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely hot in the room, it smelled really bad, there were stains on the rug and bedding. It was just dirty looking. The staff was great but everything else was horrible. I was suppose to get breakfast but had to check out early. Glad I didn't eat the food. I wouldn't recommend this place unless you don't care about cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

It was a perfect stay at the city hotel , very clean , service was excellent , could not fault hotel , hotel room was beautiful,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Handy location. Room was 'Tired'.

We attended a race meeting at Knockhill. Just 15min drive from hotel. My third stay at the City Hotel. Check-in was swift. But the room was very tired. And not a double, which had been booked. Single beds. Bathroom was ok, but the room really was aged. Needs a refurb/freshen up. No airconditioning in room. Temp control was opening the windows to the noisy street below. No hair dryer in the room, but you can borrow one from reception. Staff very pleasant. The Bar downstairs at front was fairly busy with people who weren't guests. But had some ambience and did bar menu. Another bar at the back of the hotel, by the restaurant. They seemed to have a party or karaoke on there late on Saturday evening. Local wetherspoons type bar is just next door. That was very busy too. Excellent restaurant on corner of road aswell. Very limited parking. Maybe 5 spaces. Otherwise you park in the large public car park behind the hotel. Usual question - would i stay there again? It's a Yes. The fairly 'moany' review above is outweighted by convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A splendid stay at the City Hotel. A lovely old hotel with a lovely interior refurbished to suit the fabric of the hotel. Only downside is no lift to second floor, the stairs were awkward for older people. The staff were amazing and helped us with our suitcases. A beautiful dining area and outside space. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Couldnt get an earlybreakfast do were given sandwiches crisos fruit and a drink but i feel the restaurant should have been able tp provide cereals,pastries,fruit snd tea or coffee so a packed lunch didnt appeal for breakfast also went to use the ladies whilst waiting for our taxi and it was in darkness and vouldnt find a light switch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann Patricia

Disliked: Amenities
Hit my head when i tryed to clean my teath at the sink also by the side of bed was limited head roo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location. walkable to bus station and other good restaurants. lovely park just across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very limited parking at hotel . Public carpark difficult to navigate with App parking . Only blinds in the bedroom , no dark curtains
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the center of a lovely little town close to Edinburgh/ airport.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay. We got in late and he was right there to check is in. He even helped bring my bags up the stairs. Breakfast the next morning was quite lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vishan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast at the restaurant was good. Hotel itself is old, lots of stairs to climb, and not very bright. Room was basic and some tea cups were not washed.parking is available at the car park behind (not very expensive) but taking the bags from the car park and climbing those stairs was not easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always book here when going to alhambra, good food and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

City Hotel, Dunfermline

Room was very strange with a tiny window high up and stairs next to the bed leading to another door. Bed was okay and it was quiet enough. No table ready for us at breakfast so we were seated at a small round table well away from the other residents and the coffee etc. Breakfast was nice and hot and was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were fantastic, the young girl on doing breakfast on Sunday morning was doing a tremendous job by herself, as another member of staff had to go home. Very good cooked fresh breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I did not get the standard family room I booked for 2 adults and 2 children which was on my Expedia receipt. On arrival there was one double bed and 1 single bed. Management said the room was advertised as double executive. They would not refund me directly (Expedia have to - will await their response) and no other hotels were available. They put a camp bed in the room making it cramped, unfortunately we had to live with it. This is hopefully just a one off experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family trip

Staff very friendly nothing too much bother executive room was lovely and breakfast very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely come back. Hubby & I were off to a track day at Knockhill - ideal location, only about 10/12mins drive to the circuit. Hotel, facilities, room, food & staff were all lovely ☺️👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Average

Check in quick and easy. Room is totally fine, very clean. However, the bed was so soft it had absolutely no support and it felt like you were going to fall out of it all night. If you need a hairdryer etc you need to get from reception which is a bit inconvient. When my husband was having a shower the water cut out completely. Breakfast is included and was actually very nice. Overall, it is okay for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service
Great Hotel, although we had to have separate rooms because they didn’t have a family room for 4. They offered fans and hairdryers at the front desk Restaurant was good, 2 bars but not much options for cocktails. Seems the UK only makes so many drinks. But this was a great option for staying close to Edinburgh but far enough way for a reasonable price. I would stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time in Dunfermline

We stayed here as we were going to Knockhill, which was ten mins away . Staff very friendly, room clean, but as we were facing the High Street, it was very noisy. Would go back but request a room at the back. Great location for shops, restaurants and the lovely Pittencrieff Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and well run. There isnt a lift, so wouldn't be suitable for people with mobility issues. There is a pay & display car park immediately outside the hotel's back entrance, which costs £4 a day. Breakfast was excellent. The full Scottish included haggis and black pudding. The only gripe is that they say that guests aren't allowed to eat takeaway food in their rooms. The evening I had a takeaway, it was perfect weather for eating outside, but i wouldn't have been happy in bad weather
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025