In the heart of Dundee, within a minute's walk from tourist attractions such as the V&A/Discovery/HMS Frigate Unicorn/Verdant Works Museums, Slessor Gardens, Caird Hall, DCA, and REP Theater. aabAlree Guest House is located midway up Union Street, which features popular cafes, bars, and restaurants, it is an ideal connecting point for the Riverside, Perth Road, and the Overgate/High Street shopping districts and bus links from Nethergate. Most rooms have a sink and are spread over 3 upper floors of a traditional 100-year-old Scottish tenement building. Shower rooms and toilets are shared among guests and all rooms are upstairs (no elevator)"

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

aabAlree Guest House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 17, 2017

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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2 bunk beds
2 twin beds
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Travel Sustainable Level 3
This property is making considerable investments and efforts towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.9
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  • Hafida
    MoroccoMorocco
    It closed to all amenities, Peache was a very welcoming and helpful.
  • Jane
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The location was excellent and the price was good. The man who runs it was nice. It was very near the river and the bridge and the new V&A museum, as well as the train and bus station and the center of town. In other words, it met my requirements.
  • Jacqueline
    PortugalPortugal
    Fantastic central location, really friendly staff, handy kitchen facilities and beautiful decor in every part of the hostel. Everything I needed and more :D
  • Gilman
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Abalree was very relaxed and at home feeling. It was great for visiting the city highlights. Also good for finding places to eat. It was perfect fir the station and the river front and quiet as the street is pedestrianised. Lots of arty things to...
  • Marie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    I loved it was central to everything, there was everything u needed the staff were very polite would defo recommend & will defo be bk thanks for having us & the dogs
  • Andrea
    GermanyGermany
    A great location in town, as the street right infront of the hostel is closed for cars. You can still unload, but there is no traffic noise, which is really nice. The communication with the hostel by phone was easy and friendly and our stay...
  • Lucy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    it’s in a very central location, so close to everything
  • Julie
    FranceFrance
    everything!!! you have everything (and more) you need for a great stay, it feels like home!
  • Anastassija
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Cozy and had home feeling, was really surprised, however ever the price is not a hostel price) Was glad and supprised that it was room for two only, that definetly is positive. Also enjoyed the decorations)
  • Ryta
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Central location of Aabalree is very suitable if a bit noisy due to outside seating of two bars...long after ...bar closing time....earplugs are a useful addition for the traveller!

Property questions and answers
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  • Is baggage storage free of charge?

    Yes, until 5pm on the day of your check out.
    Answered on 17 January 2023
  • Is the single bed in the dormitory sharing a room with other guests?

    Yes, the listing is for a sjngle bed in a shared dormitory room. Our other listings are private rooms.
    Answered on 16 June 2022
  • Do the rooms have en-suite bathrooms

    All shower rooms and toilets are shared amongst guests. There are no en-suite rooms. For more information, please read our property description
    Answered on 30 July 2021
  • Is there free car parking available?

    On Street an car park are paid in City centre Mon - sat 8am - 6pm, sun 1pm-6pm. Outwith these hours it's free. Nearest all day free parking is 15mins walk
    Answered on 7 January 2020

Managed by Maggie & Peach

Company review score: 8.8Based on 151 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Your hosts, Maggie & Peach, want to create a relaxing, fun & feel good environment for you to come and enjoy. Inspired by our own travel experiences, we bring ideas from from around the globe into the only of its kind in Dundee! We love to meet & hear our guests stories, and are happy to provide tips & ideas for your time in Scotland. Aabalree is an ideal place to relax during your working week, and just as much to work or study from 'home', guesthouse/guesthome. We're people people & passionate about delivering outstanding services, doing our utmost to accommodate special requests.

Property info

In the heart of Dundee, within a minute's walk from tourist attractions such as the V&A/Discovery/HMS Frigate Unicorn/Verdant Works Museums, Slessor Gardens, Caird Hall, DCA, and REP Theatre. Aabalree Guesthouse is located midway up Union Street, which features popular cafes, bars, and restaurants, it is an ideal connecting point for the Riverside, Perth Road, and the Overgate/High Street shopping districts and bus links from Nethergate. Most rooms have a wash basin and are spread over 3 upper floors of a traditional 100-year-old Scottish tenement building. Shower rooms and toilets are shared amongst guests and all rooms are upstairs (no lift) Long stay guests (7 nights or more) can now access extra benefits such as: Discounts - Eco living - Laundry

Neighborhood info

In the heart of Dundee, a stone's throw from the central train station and just one minute walk to popular tourist attractions such as the V&A, Slessor Gardens and the Caird Hall, Aabalree Guesthouse is in the middle of Union Street, which is one of Dundees main connecting ways from the Old Town shopping district to the developing Waterfront area. Dundee is a great City for exploring t, with amazing walks along the Riverside & up the extinct volcano, Law Hill. Here you can take in panoramic views of the City & beyond. From Aabalrees front door you can look North to face The Law and see the historical Steeple Church, & South towards the train station, V&A and Riverside. As well as the new V&A, visitors can also enjoy the Discovery, Verdant Works, Frigate Unicorn and McManus Museums, which are all within walking distance. Dundee claims two things, One, is that it's the sunniest city in Scotland and Two, The New Gateway to the Scottish Highlands. That, we can assure you is not one to miss. Transport-wise; the train station, bus stops and taxi ranks all within a minutes walk & provide good connections to neighboring city & town attractions such as Broughty Ferry, St Andrews & Perth.

Languages Spoken

English,Polish

Area info *

Amenities of aabAlree Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £12 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules

aabAlree Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash aabAlree Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Please note that as per new government guidelines, only key workers can be accommodated at this property until further notice.

Kindly note that all rooms are accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please inform aabAlree Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about aabAlree Guest House

  • Guests staying at aabAlree Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • aabAlree Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at aabAlree Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • aabAlree Guest House is 650 feet from the center of Dundee. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at aabAlree Guest House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Room options at aabAlree Guest House include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Bed in Dorm
      • Triple
      • Quad