Famous Star Hotel
Moffat, Scotland

The Famous Star Hotel

Experience the charm of the world's narrowest hotel, family-run since 1985 and steeped in history since the 1700s.

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A Piece of History

Located in the heart of Moffat High Street with free parking at all times.

World's Narrowest

Mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records! Measuring only 20 feet wide by 162 feet long, our building dates back to the late 1700s.

Family Run

Managed with love and care by the Leighfield family since 1985, ensuring a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere.

Perfect Location

Just 2 miles from Junction 15 of the M74 and 30 minutes from the Scotland/England border, perfect for exploring Dumfriesshire.

Quirky Comfort

We offer 8 unique, en-suite bedrooms including single, twin, double, and family options. Due to the historic nature of our 20ft wide building, each room boasts its own quirky shape and layout.

  • King Size Double Beds
  • Modern En-Suite Bathrooms
  • Flat-screen Smart TVs (with Netflix)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Tea and Coffee making facilities

Note: Rates are room-only, but a hearty breakfast is available upon check-in. Rooms are not pet-friendly and there is no elevator to upper floors.

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Cozy Hotel Bedroom

Eat & Drink

From traditional homecooked food to craft gins and live sports.

Ally's Restaurant

Ally's Restaurant

Our newly refurbished 50-seater restaurant serves fresh, traditional homecooked food. Featuring a Spring/Summer menu, dedicated 'Free-From' options, and legendary Sunday Roasts.

Open Thu-Sun from 12pm, Mon-Tue from 5pm. Kitchen closed Wednesdays.

Lounge Bar

The Lounge Bar

A cozy, relaxed environment boasting an impressive selection of over 40 different gins, alongside draught lagers, local ales, ciders, and premium spirits.

Star Bar

The Star Bar

Our dedicated sports-centric venue located at the rear of the property. Featuring 6 large HD TVs showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports simultaneously. Join us for monthly live bands, quizzes, and karaoke!

Guest Experiences

★★★★★

"The Leighfield family hospitality is unmatched. Such a warm, welcoming atmosphere and the food was absolutely tremendous!"

- Booking.com Guest

★★★★★

"Loved the quirky layout of our room! Being in the world's narrowest hotel was a unique experience. Free parking right outside was a huge bonus."

- TripAdvisor Reviewer

★★★★★

"The hearty traditional breakfast set us up for the day perfectly. Great location, clean rooms, and a fantastic selection of gins at the bar."

- Hotels.com Guest