Dundee is surrounded by natural beauty as it spreads north along the Firth of Tay. Enchanting and friendly, this city makes an ideal cultural city break or it can also easily be used as a base for accessing the Highlands. Renowned for its excellent museums which include the V&A and the RRS Discovery. If you’re here for the sights, then the best places to stay in Dundee are found in the city centre where there are some particularly charming riverside stays but if you’re using Dundee as a base for the Highlands then choose a quiet hotel on the outskirts.
London’s V&A Museum has just opened a branch here on the waterfront around Discovery Point, which is also home to Captain Scott’s famous polar exploration ship the RRS Discovery, on display beside a fantastic visitor centre. The new V&A showcases the best of Scottish design alongside travelling exhibitions from the V&A London and other museums. Dundee’s other famous museum, Verdant Works, is an impressive industrial museum based around Dundee’s jute industry - part of Dundee's history.
For something more outdoorsy, then climbing The Law, an extinct volcano with a war memorial on the summit, offers the very best views of Dundee and the Tay. While some seriously dramatic terrain can be found in the Glens and the Highlands.
Our pick of the best places to stay in Dundee range from a chic city-centre pad to a refined B&B on the outskirts of town. If you are travelling in the summer, we recommend booking well in advance as this is a popular spot.