St Andrews · July 2027
Where to stay for The Open 2027
The 155th Open returns to the Old Course from 11 to 18 July 2027. Book a whole home in Fife, with room for the group and a proper kitchen, and the price for your dates up front.
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 July 2027
11–14 July
Practice days
15–18 July
Championship days
31st
Open held at St Andrews
20–50 min
From our homes by car
The Open, back at the home of golf
The 155th Open comes to St Andrews in July 2027, the 31st time the Championship has been played on the Old Course. The first Open here was in 1873, and the last, the 150th Open in 2022, drew record crowds as Cameron Smith lifted the Claret Jug.
Open week fills St Andrews and the surrounding area, and rooms in town are booked up early. Staying in a Fife home rather than a hotel gives your group space to spread out, cook breakfast before an early start and relax after a long day on the course.
- Whole homes, so the group stays together
- Full kitchen, washing machine and Wi-Fi
- Driveway or on-street parking at most homes
- The full price for your dates shown before you book, with no booking-site fees
Drive times to the Old Course
Estimated times in normal traffic, as a guide only. During Open week, roads into St Andrews are much busier and there’s no public parking at the course, so allow extra time and use the official Park & Ride (below).
| Town | Our homes | To the Old Course |
|---|---|---|
| St Monans | The Fifie | 20 minutes |
| Ladybank | Lomond View Apartment | 20 minutes |
| Leven | Glebe Street Apartment, One Viewforth Square | 30 minutes |
| Methil | The Wellesley Apartment, Sea Road Retreat | 30 minutes |
| Glenrothes | Glenrothes Central Apartments, Woodside Residence | 30 minutes |
| Leslie | Mill House Retreat | 35 minutes |
| Kinghorn | The Rowan Nook | 40 minutes |
| Aberdour | Croftgary Snug | 45 minutes |
| Kelty | Loch Ore View | 45 minutes |
| Dunfermline | Skibo Vista, Kingfisher Apartment | 50 minutes |
| Inverkeithing | The Maltings Retreat | 50 minutes |
Closest to St Andrews: The Fifie in St Monans and Lomond View in Ladybank.
Book early for Open week
Many visitors book Open accommodation months ahead. If your first choice isn’t free for the whole week, try a few different dates, or a shorter stay around the days you most want to see. You’ll get the full price straight away.
Booking advice
Choose your days
Practice days (11–14 July) are quieter and cheaper to attend; the championship days (15–18 July) are the busiest. If the whole week isn’t free, book the nights around the days you have tickets for.
Groups
Several of our homes sleep six or seven. For bigger groups, we can suggest homes close to each other. Tell us your numbers.
Check what’s included
Every price includes cleaning, linen and towels. You’ll see the full total for your dates before you pay, with no booking-site fees on top.
Homes for Open week
A selection of our homes. Open one to see its calendar, or search with your own dates. Shorter stays are often still free when the whole week isn’t.
Lomond View Apartment – 2 bedrooms, wifi, parking
2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4
Loch Ore View
3 bedrooms · Sleeps 6
The Wellesley Apartment
4 bedrooms · Sleeps 5
The Maltings Retreat
1 bedroom · Sleeps 4
Kingfisher Apartment
2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4
Glenrothes Central Apartment 2- One bedroom
1 bedroom · Sleeps 2
Sea Road Retreat – great for contractors
3 bedrooms · Sleeps 6
Glenrothes Central Apartment
2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4
The Rowan Nook
3 bedrooms · Sleeps 6
Glebe Street Apartment
2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4One Viewforth Square
2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4
Mill House Retreat
3 bedrooms · Sleeps 7
Skibo Vista Dunfermline
2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4
Croftgary Snug
2 bedrooms · Sleeps 4
Woodside Residence – great for contractors
4 bedrooms · Sleeps 7
The Fifie. A home away from home.
3 bedrooms · Sleeps 6Getting to the Championship
Park & Ride
There’s no public car parking at or near the Old Course. Drivers use the official Park & Ride sites, following event signs (The Open advises turning off sat nav near St Andrews). Free buses run from the car parks to the course. Day parking is around £20–£25 per car, with a discount for booking in advance, and overnight parking isn’t allowed.
Train and bus
The nearest station is Leuchars, with extra ScotRail services and a shuttle bus to the course, every few minutes at peak times. Local buses also serve St Andrews. From Leven, you can take the bus along the coast.
Taxis
Taxi ranks operate at the course during Open week. Book taxis in advance: demand is very high.
Tickets
Official ticket packages and hospitality are sold through The Open’s website. Buy tickets only from official sources.
Make a week of it
Between rounds, explore the East Neuk’s harbour villages, St Andrews’ cathedral and castle, and the Fife Coastal Path.
Questions about Open week
When is The Open 2027?
The 155th Open is at St Andrews from Sunday 11 to Sunday 18 July 2027. The practice days are 11–14 July and the championship days 15–18 July.
Where should I stay for The Open?
Anywhere in Fife within about 30 minutes’ drive works well for most visitors, and staying outside St Andrews is usually better value. Our closest homes are in St Monans and Ladybank, about 20 minutes away, with more in Leven, Methil and Glenrothes at about 30 minutes.
How do I get to the course?
By car, use the official Park & Ride, as there’s no public parking at the course. By train, go to Leuchars and take the shuttle bus. Check The Open’s travel page before you go, as details can change.
Do I need a ticket to go to St Andrews during The Open?
You need a ticket to enter the course. The town itself is open to everyone, and many visitors enjoy the atmosphere without one.
Can I book just a few nights?
Yes. As Open week fills up, a shorter stay is often the best way to find something. Search with the nights you need, or open a home to see which dates are still free on its calendar.
We’re a large group. Can you help?
Yes. Tell us how many are coming and we’ll suggest homes close to each other. Get in touch.
Are you working on The Open’s build or operations?
Crews often arrive weeks before the Championship. For stays of more than 28 nights, see our long stays for contractors.
The Open and The 155th Open are trademarks of The R&A. McDougall Holiday Rentals is an independent holiday letting agent and isn’t connected with The R&A. Event and travel details are from theopen.com and may change, so check the official site before you travel.