Major Championship • Links Golf • United Kingdom
British Open Golf Hotels & Packages
The British Open — officially The Open Championship — is the oldest of golf’s majors and the only one played on classic seaside links courses across the United Kingdom. Every edition brings a new challenge: shifting winds, deep pot bunkers and a leaderboard full of drama.
TheFinalShotels.com focuses on hotels that make sense for a week around The Open: accommodation near the host course when possible, plus city-based stays with easy rail or road access for fans, corporate guests and international visitors.
What The Final Shotels Offers for The Open
- ⛳ Course-adjacent stays where inventory allows, including small hotels & inns.
- 🏨 City hotels within realistic driving or rail distance of the host links.
- 🚐 Support for transfers and daily ground transport planning.
- 👥 Options for groups — sponsors, clients, incentive trips & golf societies.
- 📅 Flexible itineraries for practice rounds, championship days or weekend-only trips.
- 🌍 Help for overseas guests flying into London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow.
- 🧾 Consolidated bookings to keep multi-hotel trips organized and billable.
- 💬 Direct access to a team used to major-event golf and links-weather realities.
Plan Your British Open Golf Trip
Tell us how you want to experience The Open — from a long links weekend to a full week following every round — and we’ll match you with hotel options that fit your travel plans.
The Open Championship – Overview
The Open Championship rotates between a select group of legendary links courses in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. While each host town is different, the pattern is the same: limited local hotel inventory, high demand from global golf fans and peak travel in mid-July.
- Tournament
- The Open Championship (British Open)
- Month
- Typically mid-July
- Format
- 72-hole stroke play over four days
- Courses
- Rotating links venues across the UK
- Atmosphere
- Classic grandstands, coastal weather and global crowds
- Ideal Stay
- 4–7 nights to enjoy practice, early rounds & the final day
- Nearby Cities
- Depends on the year — often linked to hubs like London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow
Exact venue and year details can be confirmed with our team when you request your quote — we adjust hotel recommendations around each specific Open course.
What to Do Around The Open
Open week is about more than the leaderboard. Many fans turn their trip into a wider UK or Ireland vacation, combining championship golf with coastal views, city breaks and extra rounds on nearby courses.
- 🌊 Coastal walks & villages near the host course for sea views and local pubs.
- 🏌️ Play additional rounds at nearby links and parkland courses.
- 🏰 Day trips to historic castles, cathedrals and heritage sites.
- 🍻 Traditional pubs and local restaurants showcasing regional food & drink.
- 🏙️ City add-ons in London, Edinburgh, Manchester or Glasgow before or after The Open.
- 🎭 Culture & nightlife — theatres, live music, festivals and riverfront walks.
- 🛍️ Shopping days in major city centres, from high streets to designer districts.
- 📸 Photo spots along the coast and at famous clubhouses and finishing holes.
Getting to The Open & Moving Around
Logistics for The Open change slightly each year with the venue, but the main patterns stay the same: fly into a major airport, travel on to the host region, and plan reliable daily routes to and from the course.
- ✈️ Airports: Most fans arrive via major hubs such as London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow, then connect by rail or car.
- 🚆 Rail: UK rail links many coastal towns and cities, with extra services on busy event days.
- 🚗 Car hire: Useful for more rural venues or for groups planning extra rounds away from the main course.
- 🚌 Shuttles & local buses: Some Opens use event shuttles from park-and-ride sites or nearby towns.
- 🧭 Our role: We align your hotel choice with realistic travel times and the way you prefer to move — rail, driver, rental car or a mix of all three.
Typical Hotel Areas for The Open
Because The Open rotates venues, we plan around two main styles of stay: close-to-course accommodation and city-based hotels with a daily commute. Here’s how that usually looks.
Near the Host Course
- • Small hotels, guesthouses and inns in the host town or village.
- • Limited-inventory properties that sell out quickly once tickets are announced.
- • Walkable or short-transfer distance to the course (where layout allows).
- • Ideal for fans who want to live in “tournament mode” all week.
Major City & Regional Hubs
- • 4- and 5-star hotels in cities like London, Edinburgh, Manchester or Glasgow.
- • Business-style properties close to rail stations or motorway access.
- • More restaurant, nightlife and sightseeing options beyond golf.
- • Good choice for corporate groups, mixed-interest parties or longer holidays.
When you get in touch, let us know whether you prefer walkable golf access, a city base with more to do, or a combination of both across multiple nights.
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