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Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place

3.0 star property

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Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Galashiels is home to Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place. Old Gala House and Abbotsford The Home Of Sir Walter Scott are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve and Scott's View. Lauder Leisure Centre and Woodside Garden Centre are also worth visiting. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and explore all the area has to offer. Visit our Galashiels travel guide
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1 Sime Pl, Galashiels, Scotland, TD1 1ST

What's nearby

  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    61 min drive - 59.7 km
  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    61 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    Edinburgh Castle
    61 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Bank Street Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Gala House
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Galashiels Station
    3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Okome
    1 min walk
  • The Salmon Inn
    5 min walk
  • Ochiltree's Dining
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min walk
  • Reivers Sportsbar
    2 min walk

About this property

Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place

Each apartment features a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with digital channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as an electric kettle and a dining table, and other amenities include premium bedding and an espresso maker. Housekeeping is available on request.
Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Smart televisions come with digital channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Street parking available

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total
  • Fee: GBP 20 per pet per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 5 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: GBP 30 per week

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Room In The Borders 1 Sime
Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place Aparthotel
Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place Galashiels
Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place Aparthotel Galashiels

Frequently asked questions

Is Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place located?

Situated in Galashiels, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bank Street Gardens and Old Gala House. Torwoodlee Golf Club and Waverley Line are also within 3 miles (5 km). Galashiels Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

Room in the Borders - 1 Sime Place Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just back for a night at Room in the Borders and what can I say. It’s got to be one of the cleanest and nicest rooms I have stayed in. The room had everything in it including an iron. I would highly recommended this place to anyone who is staying in Galashiels. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice set up, clean room and lovely shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025