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 onsite.
The City Hotel offers 32 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
RV/bus/truck 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 accommodations
Steps from Saint Margaret's Cave and 2 minutes by foot from Pittencrieff Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as 2 coffee shops/cafes and a 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 a 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 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 - Onsite 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.
Cribs (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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1006 reviews
10 - Excellent
570
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1006 reviews
8 - Good
287
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1006 reviews
6 - Okay
104
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1006 reviews
4 - Poor
28
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1006 reviews
2 - Terrible
17
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
4/10 Poor
Barbara
10 Aug 2025
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
Barbara
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Ann Patricia
10 Aug 2025
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.
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.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Vishan
Travelled with family
6 Aug 2025
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.
Always book here when going to alhambra, good food and staff very friendly
Margaret
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
3 Aug 2025
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
James
3 Aug 2025
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
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.
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 ☺️👍
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Debbie
27 Jul 2025
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!
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.
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
Lovely hotel in the middle of a cute town. Friendly staff. Many dining options walking distance from hotel. Delicious breakfast and lattes. Good value for price.
Two night stay with friends. Great location, staff were nice. In particular Dave, the night shift guy, we was very nice. Really polite and capable. My room was on the second floor, so lots of stairs to carry stuff up and down.
Really friendly staff, excellent breakfast. The hotel is easy to reach and the parking (in the hotel or in the car park behind which is not expensive) is very convenient. The rooms are a good size although having single beds seems quite old-fashioned now. Very good quality towels and bedding though.
This is the second time I have stayed and would definitely go back.