The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Elgin

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Elgin

Visiting Elgin, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Elgin, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Elgin based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Elgin for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Elgin before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Elgin for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Elgin for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Mansefield Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit

Located at 2 Mayne Road, Elgin, Moray, The Mansefield Hotel has great rooms from $155 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.9 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love city views, free parking, kids meals, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Sunninghill Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Sunninghill Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $109. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 23 Hay Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, city views, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room


Laichmoray Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Elgin

We found Laichmoray Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $137. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and child care, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Maisondieu Road. You'll also find laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, free parking, and kids meals which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room


West End Guest House Elgin

Guest House with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $115, West End Guest House Elgin, at 282 High St provides breakfast, golf, a free breakfast, free parking, and private parking. Its terrific guest rating is 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers special diet menus. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking


The Lodge Guest House Elgin

Guest House with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Elgin
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The Lodge Guest House Elgin has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, family rooms, and private parking. The great rooms here start at $105 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 20 Duff Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers meeting facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.5 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms


The Pines Guesthouse

Guest House with prices starting at $95 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of The Pines Guesthouse is 9.10 out of 10. This place has room service, breakfast, a free breakfast, free parking, and laundry facilities. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $95, and it's located at East Road. We also love the family rooms, a microwave, and private parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Nairn, Aviemore, and Grantown-on-Spey.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Elgin, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Elgin, Best Hotels for One Week in Elgin, Best Hotels for One Night in Elgin, or Best Business Hotels in Elgin.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Elgin?

Elgin Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$119

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Elgin, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Elgin, UK based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $119. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Elgin.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $122
  • 3-star hotels: $117


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