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Edinburgh Hotels & Historic Stays

Discover Edinburgh's master hotel collection featuring 55 verified properties. Compare dramatic Castle-view suites in the Old Town, grand Georgian boulevards in the New Town, and direct tram-connected retreats on our interactive map.

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14
Castle View Stays
£75
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4.6 ★
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14 Castle View StaysUnrivaled Old Town fortress vistas
Seamless Transit LinksWaverley Station & direct airport tram
24/7 Concierge & ServicesLuggage holding & round-the-clock desks
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Showing 100 verified Edinburgh hotels

Apex Grassmarket Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.7(3,950)
Old Town·Directly beneath Edinburgh Castle crags

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Castle ViewsModern 4-Star Hotel with Castle-Facing BalconiesDirectly beneath Edinburgh Castle crags

Full-service 4-star hotel in the Grassmarket featuring an indoor heated pool, sauna, and Metro Brasserie.

Local Insider Tip: Book a 'Castle View with Balcony' room for arguably the most dramatic hotel vista in Europe.

From£155/ night
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Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(2,840)
Old Town·3 mins walk to Grassmarket & Castle steps

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Castle ViewsContemporary Stone & Glass in Historic Old Town3 mins walk to Grassmarket & Castle steps

Modern 4-star hotel in the vibrant Grassmarket beneath Edinburgh Castle with Agua Restaurant and Bar.

Local Insider Tip: Agua Bar on the ground floor is a relaxing spot for a local gin tonic after climbing Castlehill.

From£145/ night
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Ten Hill Place Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(2,450)
Old Town·0.4 miles from city centre

Ten Hill Place Hotel

Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.4 miles from city centre

Eco-friendly 4-star hotel owned by the Royal College of Surgeons with No. Ten Restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£150/ night
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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(5,240)
Old Town·Overlooking North Bridge, 2 mins from Waverley Station

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton

Castle ViewsGrand Victorian Baronial Building (1899)Overlooking North Bridge, 2 mins from Waverley Station

Landmark 4-star Victorian hotel on North Bridge and the Royal Mile with Marco Pierre White Steakhouse.

Local Insider Tip: Direct bridge access to both Old Town wynds and New Town shopping without navigating steep steps.

From£180/ night
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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(2,180)
Old Town·0.5 miles from city centre

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.5 miles from city centre

4-star hotel near Holyrood Palace with full-service health club, indoor pool, and Greatroom lounge.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£170/ night
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Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(2,130)
Tollcross·0.8 miles from city centre

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.8 miles from city centre

Playful lifestyle hotel in Fountainbridge with rooftop bar Lochrin Rooftop and cocktail at check-in.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£140/ night
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BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(2,140)
Old Town·0.2 miles from centre

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh

Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.2 miles from centre

Craft beer hotel on East Market Street featuring in-room beer taps, shower beer fridges, and dog-friendly perks.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£175/ night
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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(1,920)
Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.1 miles from centre

4-star Princes Street hotel overlooking Edinburgh Castle and Waverley Station with Twenty Princes Street restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£170/ night
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DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.4(3,120)
West End·5 mins walk to Usher Hall and Grassmarket

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre

Castle Views1892 Listed Victorian Bread Street Landmark5 mins walk to Usher Hall and Grassmarket

Modern 4-star hotel on Bread Street with rooftop castle views from the SKYbar and warm cookie welcome.

Local Insider Tip: The top-floor 'SKYbar' hosts monthly public nights with direct panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle.

From£145/ night
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.4(3,620)
Old Town·0.1 miles from city centre

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.1 miles from city centre

4-star hotel on Jeffrey Street beside Waverley Station with Leo90 Restaurant and Bar.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£160/ night
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Novotel Edinburgh Centre
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.3(2,450)
Old Town·0.4 miles from city centre

Novotel Edinburgh Centre

Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.4 miles from city centre

4-star family hotel near the Grassmarket with heated indoor pool, sauna, and Tap Kitchen & Bar.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£150/ night
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(2,410)
New Town·4 mins walk to Edinburgh Waverley Station

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

1819 Georgian Neoclassical Landmark Building4 mins walk to Edinburgh Waverley Station

Georgian hotel at the foot of Calton Hill with Yu Spa, indoor ozone pool, and Elliot's Restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Features a tranquil subterranean indoor heated pool, sauna, and steam room beneath the Georgian arches.

From£175/ night
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Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,980)
New Town·3 mins walk to Edinburgh Playhouse and St James Quarter

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh

Georgian Townhouses (heritage home of mathematician Robert Simson)3 mins walk to Edinburgh Playhouse and St James Quarter

Georgian terrace hotel on Baxter's Place connecting Robert Louis Stevenson heritage with The Lantern Room bar.

Local Insider Tip: The Lantern Room restaurant serves excellent Scottish craft beers and seasonal comfort dining.

From£160/ night
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24 Royal Terrace Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,886)
New Town·0.7 miles from centre

24 Royal Terrace Hotel

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.7 miles from centre

Art-focused boutique hotel on Royal Terrace featuring RT's Bar and terraced gardens.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£165/ night
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(4,820)
Old Town·Located directly on the historic Royal Mile spine

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Baronial Stone Tenement ArchitectureLocated directly on the historic Royal Mile spine

4-star hotel in a 16th-century style façade on the Royal Mile featuring indoor pool, spa, and Itchycoo Bar.

Local Insider Tip: Unbeatable central location right in the thick of the August Fringe festival action.

From£185/ night
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DoubleTree by Hilton Queensferry Crossing
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(2,280)
South Queensferry·Overlooking the UNESCO Forth Railway Bridge

DoubleTree by Hilton Queensferry Crossing

Modern Waterfront Hotel with Firth of Forth ViewsOverlooking the UNESCO Forth Railway Bridge

4-star hotel overlooking the iconic UNESCO Forth Bridges with The Shore Grill and Fish House.

Local Insider Tip: Floor-to-ceiling windows in the restaurant offer front-row panoramas of the illuminated Forth Bridges at night.

From£135/ night
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Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(1,450)
Lothians·Located on Heriot-Watt University campus, 10 mins to Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West

Modern Woodland Hotel with Oriam Sports Performance Centre accessLocated on Heriot-Watt University campus, 10 mins to Airport

Modern hotel situated on the Heriot-Watt University campus with sports science facilities and The Avenue restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Ideal for travelers with early flights or events at the Scottish National Sports Performance Centre.

From£120/ night
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YOTEL Edinburgh
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(3,120)
New Town·0.3 miles from city centre

YOTEL Edinburgh

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.3 miles from city centre

Innovative tech-forward hotel on Queen Street with SmartBed cabins and Komyuniti social lounge.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£145/ night
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voco Edinburgh - Haymarket, an IHG Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(1,780)
Haymarket·0.7 miles from city centre

voco Edinburgh - Haymarket, an IHG Hotel

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.7 miles from city centre

Chic 4-star hotel in Haymarket with The Blossom Restaurant and sustainable luxury amenities.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£155/ night
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voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, an IHG Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(1,650)
New Town·0.7 miles from city centre

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, an IHG Hotel

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.7 miles from city centre

Georgian townhouse hotel on majestic Royal Terrace with private terraced gardens and The Terrace Restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£165/ night
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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.5(1,840)
New Town·0.4 miles from centre

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel

Georgian Townhouse Façade0.4 miles from centre

Boutique-style IHG hotel in a restored Georgian terrace on York Place with Turquoise Thistle restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£165/ night
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Channings Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Stockbridge·City Centre

Channings Hotel

Historic townhouse hotel once home to Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, overlooking leafy private gardens.

From£160/ night
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Victoria Park Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Leith·City Centre

Victoria Park Hotel

Historic Victorian hotel bordering Victoria Park, featuring spacious guest rooms, beer garden, and free parking.

From£110/ night
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Pollock Estate Stays
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Southside·City Centre

Pollock Estate Stays

Campus hotel rooms set at the base of Arthur's Seat with extensive landscaped grounds and sports center.

From£75/ night
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Braid Hills Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Bruntsfield & Morningside·City Centre

Braid Hills Hotel

Historic 1886 hilltop Victorian hotel with panoramic views across Edinburgh to the Firth of Forth and Fife.

From£125/ night
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Haymarket Hub Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Gorgie & Dalry·City Centre

Haymarket Hub Hotel

Modern tech-focused hotel opposite Haymarket Train Station, perfect for airport tram and city transit.

From£110/ night
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Cityroomz Edinburgh
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Gorgie & Dalry·City Centre

Cityroomz Edinburgh

Centrally located hotel at Shandwick Place offering modern cabin-style rooms, family studios, and fast Wi-Fi.

From£105/ night
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Piries Hotel Edinburgh
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Gorgie & Dalry·City Centre

Piries Hotel Edinburgh

Victorian townhouse hotel set in peaceful Coates Gardens, featuring lounge bar and easy airport access.

From£100/ night
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Gorgie Park Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Gorgie & Dalry·City Centre

Gorgie Park Hotel

Affordable neighborhood hotel situated along Gorgie Road, surrounded by local bakeries and pubs.

From£85/ night
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Rockville Hotel Joppa
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Portobello·City Centre

Rockville Hotel Joppa

Historic seaside hotel situated directly on the Joppa shoreline overlooking the waves and Fife coast.

From£105/ night
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Corstorphine Lodge Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Corstorphine·City Centre

Corstorphine Lodge Hotel

Traditional stone-built lodge hotel with comfortable en-suite bedrooms and free private off-street parking.

From£110/ night
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Hopetoun Arms Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
South Queensferry·City Centre

Hopetoun Arms Hotel

Historic coaching tavern hotel on High Street offering hearty pub meals, local ales, and comfortable rooms.

From£105/ night
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Nether Abbey Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
East Lothian·City Centre

Nether Abbey Hotel

Family-run coastal hotel in North Berwick featuring Fly's Sports Bar and locally caught lobster dining.

From£150/ night
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Open Arms Hotel Dirleton
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
East Lothian·City Centre

Open Arms Hotel Dirleton

Picturesque hotel overlooking medieval Dirleton Castle green, offering gourmet Scottish meals and fireside lounges.

From£135/ night
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The Golf Inn Gullane
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
East Lothian·City Centre

The Golf Inn Gullane

Historic golfing inn located in the center of Gullane village surrounded by world-championship links courses.

From£125/ night
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Maitlandfield House Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
East Lothian·City Centre

Maitlandfield House Hotel

17th-century country townhouse hotel in the historic county town of Haddington with landscaped walled gardens.

From£120/ night
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Dunmuir Hotel Dunbar
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
East Lothian·City Centre

Dunmuir Hotel Dunbar

Victorian family hotel in sunny Dunbar featuring the 1902 Bar & Grill, close to John Muir Country Park.

From£110/ night
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Bayswell Park Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
East Lothian·City Centre

Bayswell Park Hotel

Clifftop hotel in Dunbar offering outdoor hot tubs with panoramic views across the North Sea coastline.

From£115/ night
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Mercure Livingston Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
West Lothian·City Centre

Mercure Livingston Hotel

Contemporary hotel with indoor pool, fitness suite, landscaped courtyard, and The Brasserie restaurant.

From£115/ night
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Oatridge Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
West Lothian·City Centre

Oatridge Hotel

Traditional village hotel in rural Ecclesmachan offering comfortable rooms, friendly bar, and Scottish hospitality.

From£90/ night
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Livingston Lodge Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
West Lothian·City Centre

Livingston Lodge Hotel

Comfortable suburban hotel on Almondview near Livingston Designer Outlet with spacious guest rooms.

From£95/ night
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Glenesk Hotel Lodges
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Midlothian·City Centre

Glenesk Hotel Lodges

Town center hotel in Dalkeith offering clean en-suite rooms, bar lounge, and easy bus links into Edinburgh.

From£100/ night
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The Fife Arms Hotel Crail
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Kingdom of Fife·City Centre

The Fife Arms Hotel Crail

Historic coaching inn in the picturesque cobbled royal burgh of Crail with traditional bar and en-suite rooms.

From£120/ night
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Dunfermline City Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Kingdom of Fife·City Centre

Dunfermline City Hotel

Historic town hotel near Dunfermline Abbey and Palace where King Robert the Bruce is buried.

From£95/ night
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Peebles Hydro Hotel & Spa
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Scottish Borders·City Centre

Peebles Hydro Hotel & Spa

Grand 1881 Edwardian spa resort in the Tweed Valley featuring indoor pool, 1881 gin distillery, and mountain biking trails.

From£160/ night
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The Park Hotel Peebles
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Scottish Borders·City Centre

The Park Hotel Peebles

Cozy sister hotel to Peebles Hydro situated on the edge of Peebles with traditional restaurant and bakery.

From£115/ night
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Burts Hotel Melrose
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Scottish Borders·City Centre

Burts Hotel Melrose

18th-century coaching inn awarded two AA rosettes for Scottish cuisine, moments from Melrose Abbey ruins.

From£135/ night
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Barony Castle Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Scottish Borders·City Centre

Barony Castle Hotel

16th-century baronial castle hotel in 25 acres of grounds featuring the Great Polish Map of Scotland outdoor relief model.

From£130/ night
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Scottish Borders·City Centre

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Baronial country house hotel nestled on the wooded banks of the River Tweed adjacent to historic Dryburgh Abbey.

From£140/ night
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Ednam House Hotel
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.6(1,500)
Scottish Borders·City Centre

Ednam House Hotel

1761 Georgian mansion on the banks of the River Tweed in historic Kelso with riverfront restaurant and fishing.

From£125/ night
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.4(2,680)
Corstorphine·Directly adjacent to Edinburgh Zoo on Corstorphine Road

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo

Suburban Hotel with indoor pool & fitness centreDirectly adjacent to Edinburgh Zoo on Corstorphine Road

4-star family hotel adjacent to Edinburgh Zoo with indoor pool, spa, and Traders Restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Includes a family indoor swimming pool and direct Lothian Bus access into Princes Street in 15 minutes.

From£135/ night
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Moxy Edinburgh Airport
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.4(1,890)
Corstorphine·7.0 miles from centre (Airport)

Moxy Edinburgh Airport

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel7.0 miles from centre (Airport)

Vibrant lifestyle airport hotel minutes from the terminal with 24-hour bar and games zone.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£130/ night
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.3(1,940)
Corstorphine·4.5 miles from city centre (Corstorphine)

Delta Hotels by Marriott Edinburgh

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel4.5 miles from city centre (Corstorphine)

4-star hotel in west Edinburgh with indoor pool, spa bath, sauna, and The Cast Iron Grill.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£135/ night
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Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
★★★★4★ Hotel
★4.3(2,450)
Haymarket·0.8 miles from centre

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.8 miles from centre

Modern 4-star hotel in Haymarket near the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£140/ night
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Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Princes Street)
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.4(3,120)
Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.3 miles from centre

City centre hotel on Princes Street overlooking Edinburgh Castle with Thyme Bar & Grill.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£130/ night
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Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(2,190)
New Town·0.1 miles from city centre

Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel

Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.1 miles from city centre

Prime Princes Street hotel overlooking Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle with Scottish brasserie.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£140/ night
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Ardmillan Hotel
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.2(780)
Gorgie & Dalry·1.5 miles from centre

Ardmillan Hotel

Castle ViewsContemporary Edinburgh Hotel1.5 miles from centre

Traditional Victorian hotel on Ardmillan Terrace near Tynecastle Park and Murrayfield.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£115/ night
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.6(3,150)
Corstorphine·2 mins walk directly into the Edinburgh Airport terminal

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport

Modern Purpose-Built Airport Hub2 mins walk directly into the Edinburgh Airport terminal

Contemporary airport hotel just 2 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Airport terminal with hot breakfast included.

Local Insider Tip: The most convenient early morning departure hotel; 24-hour breakfast options for dawn flights.

From£125/ night
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.5(2,360)
Tollcross·8 mins walk to Haymarket Station & Airport Tram

Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End

Contemporary City Hotel in Fountainbridge8 mins walk to Haymarket Station & Airport Tram

Modern hotel in Fountainbridge with hot Hampton breakfast included and fitness centre.

Local Insider Tip: Free hot waffle breakfast included in all stays; close to the Union Canal towpath.

From£130/ night
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Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Royal Mile)
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.5(3,450)
Old Town·0.2 miles from centre

Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Royal Mile)

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.2 miles from centre

Convenient Old Town hotel behind Waverley Station and moments from the Royal Mile.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£135/ night
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.4(2,150)
New Town·5 mins walk to St James Quarter and Tram stop

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

Converted Georgian Terrace in Picardy Place5 mins walk to St James Quarter and Tram stop

Georgian building hotel at Picardy Place opposite the Edinburgh Playhouse with Express Start breakfast.

Local Insider Tip: Complimentary Express Start hot breakfast buffet included with every room.

From£130/ night
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.4(1,890)
Leith·Adjacent to Ocean Terminal & The Royal Yacht Britannia

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront

Modern Waterfront Hotel in LeithAdjacent to Ocean Terminal & The Royal Yacht Britannia

Waterfront hotel adjacent to Ocean Terminal and The Royal Yacht Britannia with free parking.

Local Insider Tip: Hop on the newly extended Edinburgh Tram right outside for a 12-minute direct ride to Princes Street.

From£115/ night
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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.4(3,850)
Old Town·4 mins walk to Royal Mile and National Museum

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge

Modern Budget-Comfort Hub on South Bridge4 mins walk to Royal Mile and National Museum

Modern economy hotel on South Bridge moments from the Royal Mile and University of Edinburgh.

Local Insider Tip: Superb value for festivalgoers; surrounded by independent student cafes and historic pubs.

From£125/ night
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ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.4(2,780)
Old Town·0.1 miles from city centre

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.1 miles from city centre

Charming hotel situated on historic Hunter Square just off the Royal Mile.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£130/ night
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Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley)
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.4(2,890)
New Town·0.2 miles from centre

Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley)

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.2 miles from centre

Modern hotel on Leith Street adjacent to St James Quarter and Waverley Station.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£130/ night
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hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.4(1,940)
Haymarket·0.7 miles from centre

hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.7 miles from centre

Contemporary smart hotel on Torphichen Street near Haymarket train and tram interchange.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£120/ night
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Corstorphine Lodge Hotel
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(650)
Corstorphine·3.3 miles from centre

Corstorphine Lodge Hotel

Victorian Stone Lodge3.3 miles from centre

Victorian lodge hotel on St John's Road in Corstorphine with private gardens and free parking.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£118/ night
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Best Western Kings Manor Hotel
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(1,680)
Portobello·3.5 miles from centre

Best Western Kings Manor Hotel

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel3.5 miles from centre

Full-service hotel in east Edinburgh near Portobello beach with 20m swimming pool, spa, and Lauders Restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£120/ night
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10 Clarendon Crescent Hotel
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(1,826)
West End·0.8 miles from centre

10 Clarendon Crescent Hotel

Clarendon Crescent Georgian Architecture0.8 miles from centre

Georgian crescent hotel in Edinburgh's West End near Dean Village and Stockbridge.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£135/ night
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3 John's Place Townhouse
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(1,397)
Leith·2.1 miles from centre

3 John's Place Townhouse

Georgian Townhouse Architecture2.1 miles from centre

Georgian townhouse hotel overlooking Leith Links parkland near The Shore.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£120/ night
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The Albany Hotel
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(1,267)
New Town·0.4 miles from centre

The Albany Hotel

Georgian Townhouse Terrace0.4 miles from centre

Georgian townhouse hotel on Albany Street near Broughton Street with private walled garden.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£130/ night
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Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(1,980)
Old Town·0.5 miles from centre

Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.5 miles from centre

Historic maternity hospital conversion hotel in Lauriston near the Grassmarket and King's Theatre.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£125/ night
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Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(1,820)
Leith·2.6 miles from centre

Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel2.6 miles from centre

Waterfront hotel in historic Newhaven Harbour with free parking and Brewers Fayre restaurant.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£115/ night
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Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(2,180)
New Town·0.1 miles from centre

Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.1 miles from centre

City centre hotel on pedestrianised Rose Street surrounded by pubs, dining, and shops.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£120/ night
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Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(1,780)
New Town·0.2 miles from centre

Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.2 miles from centre

Historic Georgian building on Waterloo Place at the base of Calton Hill.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£125/ night
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Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.3(1,640)
Haymarket·0.8 miles from centre

Travelodge Edinburgh Haymarket

Victorian Crescent Setting0.8 miles from centre

Victorian crescent hotel in Haymarket near the railway station and Murrayfield.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£115/ night
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28 York Place Hotel
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.2(1,914)
New Town·0.3 miles from centre

28 York Place Hotel

Georgian Townhouse Character0.3 miles from centre

Georgian New Town hotel on York Place right by the tram stop and St James Quarter.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£125/ night
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Travelodge Edinburgh Central
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.2(2,450)
Old Town·0.2 miles from centre

Travelodge Edinburgh Central

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.2 miles from centre

Budget hotel on historic St Mary's Street connecting the Royal Mile and Cowgate.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£115/ night
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Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.2(1,890)
New Town·0.3 miles from centre

Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.3 miles from centre

Georgian New Town hotel on Queen Street opposite Queen Street Gardens.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£118/ night
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Cairn Hotel Edinburgh
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.2(1,420)
Haymarket·0.8 miles from centre

Cairn Hotel Edinburgh

Victorian Terrace Architecture0.8 miles from centre

Victorian terrace hotel opposite Haymarket Station with lounge bar and cooked breakfast.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£115/ night
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Britannia Edinburgh Hotel
★★★3★ Hotel
★4.1(1,582)
West End·0.9 miles from centre

Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

Contemporary Edinburgh Hotel0.9 miles from centre

Riverside hotel situated on the banks of the Water of Leith near the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.

Local Insider Tip: Central base with excellent pedestrian access to Edinburgh landmarks and transit links.

From£110/ night
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Hotel Curator Guide

Choosing Your Perfect Edinburgh Hotel Quarter

Edinburgh's hotel districts each offer distinct advantages depending on whether your priority is medieval history, upscale George Street shopping, or direct airport tram connections.

Old Town & Royal Mile

Step out of your lobby into 500-year-old closes, stone wynds, and lively evening pubs. Hotels like Apex Grassmarket and Radisson Blu place you moments from Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral.

Best for: First-time sightseers & festivalgoers

New Town & George Street

Wide, neoclassical streets with flat pavements (ideal for rolling luggage), designer boutiques on Multrees Walk, and quiet nights. Quick 5-minute walk across North Bridge to the Old Town.

Best for: Luxury couples & shopping breaks

West End & Haymarket

Centred around Haymarket rail station and the Edinburgh Tram line. Enjoy relaxed Victorian townhouses, artisan cafes on William Street, and direct 25-minute tram rides to Edinburgh Airport.

Best for: Airport transit & rugby matches at Murrayfield
Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

Practical Advice for Edinburgh Hotel Bookings

What time is standard hotel check-in and check-out?

Most central Edinburgh hotels enforce 15:00 check-in and 11:00 check-out. Over 95% of hotels offer secure, complimentary luggage holding rooms if you arrive early on morning flights or trains.

Do Edinburgh hotels have air conditioning?

Modern 4-star and 5-star brand hotels (Apex, Radisson, Hilton, Courtyard) feature full air conditioning. Historic Georgian and Victorian listed conversions generally rely on Scotland's cool climate (summer average 18°C–21°C) and provide portable oscillating fans upon request.

How early should I book for the August Festival Fringe?

City hotel occupancy exceeds 96% throughout August. Nightly rates can double or triple, and 3-to-4-night minimum stay rules apply. We strongly recommend securing your hotel reservation between October and February of the preceding winter.

Are UK hotel taxes included in quoted prices?

Yes. In the UK, 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) is legally included in all quoted prices. There are no hidden resort or facility fees added at checkout.