The Best Hotels in Edinburgh

Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is located in the centre of Edinburgh, 300 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower.

The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options.

Popular points of interest near Virgin Hotels Edinburgh include National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from the accommodation.

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street.

The rooms offer a flat-screen Smart TV, 300 thread count bed linen, a complimentary treat box and a fridge with complimentary fresh milk and mineral water. The en suite bathrooms have a selection of complimentary toiletries.

Breakfast is served in The Garden, an indoor courtyard, which serves food and drink throughout the day, including salads, hot dishes, cakes, spritzers and Scottish cocktails in the evening. Another dining option is BABA, a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar. It offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine.

Guests have complimentary access to the leisure facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and spa. The spa offers a full range of treatments including facials and massages at an additional cost.

The hotel is at the heart of Edinburgh’s financial district and is just 5 minutes’ walk from Waverley Railway Station. It is 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport.

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.

Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky.

With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio.

With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

Boasting a central location in Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from Waverley railway station and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town Chambers apartment development offers modern, luxury apartments with free Wi-Fi.

Apartments at The Old Town Chambers range in size and each features an open plan fully fitted kitchen, a dining and living area, smart flat-screen TV, luxury bathrooms, and free toiletries. Some luxury apartments also boast balconies with scenic city views, cinema TV system, and Bose sound system.

Conveniently located on the Royal Mile, The Old Town Chambers apartments offer easy access to a wide selection of shops, restaurants, and bars in Edinburgh city centre.

Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline. The hotel features a rooftop lounge and each room boasts free high-speed WiFi.

The hotel is around 700 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 1 km from Edinburgh Castle and 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

Each boutique-style room features locally made fabrics, locally curated artwork and a locally roasted coffee blend alongside bespoke design furniture. Each comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have city views, while all feature Chromecast and Apple TV.

The rooftop Champagne lounge Nor’ Loft serving breakfast, small plates and drinks with stunning panoramic city views.

Edinburgh Playhouse is 1.1 km from Market Street hotel, while University of Edinburgh is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 16 km from the property.

Located 3 minutes' walk from Princes Street, The Edinburgh Grand features apartment accommodation with an on-site restaurant, bar and coffee house. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property.

All apartments are equipped with a living area featuring a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. An oven and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Guests can enjoy the period features in each apartment, and each one contains either a rainfall shower or bathtub.

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill are all half a mile from the property, and the Scottish National Gallery is a 7-minute walk away.

The nearest station is 3 minutes' walk from The Edinburgh Grand, and Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles away.

Offering stylish bedrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, The Roseate Edinburgh is set over 2 Victorian townhouses, on opposite sides of the road, in Edinburgh's West End. This recently awarded 5-star property is located within 550 yards of Haymarket Railway Station and 15 minutes’ walk from central Edinburgh. The rooms offer free WiFi and free private parking is available.

The Roseate Edinburgh was built in 1852 and still has many original features, including open fireplaces. The individually decorated bedrooms have Egyptian cotton bed linen, an LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee trays with home-made shortbread and en-suite facilities with free toiletries. The Suites include features such as 4-poster beds, freestanding copper roll-top baths in the bedroom, or sweeping views over the Edinburgh cityscape.

The Dunstane Restaurant and Bar hosts all-day dining and daily afternoon tea, as well as gin and whisky tastings. It serves a great selection of ales from some of Scotland’s micro-brewers and has over 100 types of whiskies and over 30 different craft gins. It also has a food menu with local, seasonal Scottish produce.

Edinburgh Airport can be reached after a 15-minute drive. There is also a bus stop opposite the property, which provides bus links to the airport and the city centre.

All Rooms & Suites prefixed with ‘House’ are located in The House Building.

35 elegantly designed, luxurious rooms with handcrafted beds and fine linen, 17 in the Roseate building and 18 in the Roseate House building.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Eden Locke is set in Edinburgh, just over 1 km Edinburgh Castle.

All units include a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in every unit. Bed linen is available.

Eden Locke hosts a series of cultural programmes throughout the week, which guests are invited to attend.

A series of in-room massages and spa treatments are available upon request, at an extra fee.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Royal Mile is 1.2 km from the property.

The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 11.6 km from the property.

The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features.

Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. There are separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths.

Each of The Witchery’s 9 suites is different, but walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries set the tone. Some rooms overlook Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, looking down towards Princes Street, or across to the old town.

An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or guests can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost.

The Witchery’s seductive glamour has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings.

Overlooking Carlton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper.

Each unique room and suite at the Scotsman Hotel boasts individual features, including curved corner window bays with scenic views of the city and a marble-tiled en suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy luxury Egyptian cotton linen, a 48-seat cinema, free Wi-Fi, free Scotsman Newspaper, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service.

Situated a 1-minute walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, this hotel offers discounted parking, available at Edinburgh Waverley Station car park (long stay) on New Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away.

In Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotel’s heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region.

A Plasma TV, Egyptian linen and luxury private bathroom is featured in each elegant room in this impressive building. Many rooms retain signature original features and roll top baths.

Within the 4-star Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is the chic Bistro Du Vin. Berwick lamb and pork and quality produce sourced from local suppliers is served in the relaxed French-style dining room.

Guests can relax in the mezzanine bar, or sample a range of fine wines from around the globe in the Laroche tasting room. A walk-in humidor stocks an extensive range of luxury cigars.

Edinburgh’s famous castle is 10 minutes’ walk away, while the shops of Princes Street are just a few minutes’ stroll further along.

Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are all within walking distance.

Each room features a flat screen TV, free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Additionally, room service is available 24 hours a day.

The restaurant at The Bonham serves traditional food with a European twist. It is open every friday, saturday and sunday that offers a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The hotel also features a bar which serves classic cocktails, tonics, wines, and light bites. It also offers afternoon tea.

Edinburgh Airport is a 20-minute drive away from the property. Alternative transport options include the Edinburgh Tram and the Edinburgh Airlink bus.

Bedroom images are indicative only. Room sizes and views vary.

Boasting an enviable location in the Edinburgh city centre, the historic and chic, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It has elegant rooms, conference and meeting rooms and a gym. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was built in 1775 and has undergone a great refurbishment project transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The architecturally-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of natural materials.

Each room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and an en suite bathroom.

The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen serves seasonal Scottish produce throughout the day and night. It is open 7 days a week offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a late-night bar until 01:00. Coffee, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and salads are available at Burr & Co, open 7 days a week. A full room service menu is also available.

The hotel boasts the King's Hall event room.

In the vibrant Grassmarket area, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a sauna, a pool, a gym, an award-winning restaurant, and free WiFi for guests to enjoy. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are 15 minutes’ walk away.

The leisure facilities at Apex Grassmarket Hotel include Technogym fitness equipment and a swimming pool. Metro Bar & Brasserie offers seasonally rotating menus.

Each luxurious room has a widescreen TV, an en suite bathroom with shower and free luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water.

The Royal Mile is 600 metres from the property, and the National Museum of Scotland is 550 metres away. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive from the Apex Grassmarket Hotel.

The glamorous Rutland Hotel has stylish rooms, a luxurious late-lounge, and a unique restaurant with a glass wine cellar. It is situated on the West End of Princes Street, with views of Edinburgh Castle.

The Rutland is between Edinburgh's shopping and financial districts. The Scott Monument is a 15-minute walk away, and the EICC can be reached in under 10 minutes’ walk.

Each unique room is chic and elegant. In-room treats include free Wi-Fi, a surround sound system, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes and GHD hair stylers. Guests can also enjoy homemade shortbread, real coffee and designer teas.

A choice of cinemas and theatres can be reached in under 10 minutes on foot. It is also just 15 minutes’ walk through Prince’s Street Gardens to reach Edinburgh Castle.

BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. Located around 200 metres from Royal Mile, the hotel with free WiFi is also less than 1 km away from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms include a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

A Full English/Irish, American or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Edinburgh Waverley station, The Real Mary King's Close and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh.

Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Gleneagles Townhouse is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as National Museum of Scotland, The Real Mary King's Close, and University of Edinburgh. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Gleneagles Townhouse offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Playhouse and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Gleneagles Townhouse.

Well situated in Edinburgh, House of Gods Royal Mile offers air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, The Real Mary King's Close, and Edinburgh Waverley station. The accommodation features nightclub and room service.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At House of Gods Royal Mile rooms have bed linen and towels.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.

Staff at House of Gods Royal Mile are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Royal Mile, National Museum of Scotland and University of Edinburgh. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from House of Gods Royal Mile.

With stylish décor and free Wi-Fi available throughout, the 4-star Princes Street Suites overlook Edinburgh Castle. The suites are just 200 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station.

The award-winning Princes Street Suites have chic, modern decor and colourful furnishings. The luxury open-plan living areas feature comfortable sofas and flat-screen TVs.

The fitted kitchens have an oven, microwave and refrigerator, and there is also a cosy dining area. Most apartments have floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, and there is a shared rooftop terrace.

With an enviable location in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Princes Street Suites are a 10-minute walk from Holyrood Palace. The famous Royal Mile is half a mile away, and St James Shopping Centre is a 2-minute walk.

Black Ivy is just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre and features a lively bar which overlooks Bruntsfield Links park. The shopping precinct of Princes Street is only 1.3 miles from the the hotel.

Free WiFi and an en suite bathroom are featured in each room at Black Ivy. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is also provided.

The property is a 9-minute walk from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, while Usher Hall and Filmhouse cinema can both be reached in a 15-minute walk. Guests can enjoy the boutique shops and cafes in the vicinity, or explore the historic Edinburgh Castle which is less than a mile away.

Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomises luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh. With a stylish spa, swimming pool, restaurant, sumptuous rooms, and elegant suites, all with free WiFi, an Apex adventure awaits.

Find yourself relaxing in your room a bed, flat screen TV and spacious en suite with a bath, walk-in shower, and Antipodes organic toiletries to help you stay green whilst you stay clean. The mini fridge and air conditioning will keep things fresh and some rooms have a Nespresso Coffee machine so you can make yourself at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request.

Book in for a relaxing spa treatment and unwind in the fitness and wellness facilities including a swimming pool with poolside seating, sauna, and steam room. If you’d rather sweat it out another way, head to the fitness suite – great for working up an appetite…

Serving traditional Scottish cuisine, take delight in every bite at the award-winning Elliot’s restaurant. With elegant Georgian features and a grand fireplace, the bright bar offers a range of fine wines and quality spirits.

Situated in Edinburgh’s Old Town, just off Princes Street, the hotel is 550 yards from the historical Royal Mile. Plus, it’s just a 5minute walk to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and 15 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle.

Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant. It is a 10-minute walk from the Scott Monument in Edinburgh’s most popular shopping area and financial district.

In Edinburgh's city centre, the hotel on George Street has beautiful rooms with a flat-screen TV and Bluetooth speaker. Guests can also enjoy White Company toiletries and free WiFi.

Tigerlily has a cocktail bar which also serves locally sourced meals, and guests receive free entry to Lulu nightclub and bar, downstairs.

The surrounding New Town district is filled with cocktail bars and smart restaurants.

Tigerlily Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station and 20 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Airport. It is a picturesque walk through Prince’s Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle, just 15 minutes away.

Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity, Grassmarket is located at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, within easy reach of the famous Royal Mile and many of the main attractions of the city.

Each apartment has design features such as natural timber flooring, bespoke joinery, crafts, artwork and soft furnishings. The Wilde style is standard in every room, including fully equipped kitchens and kitchenettes, modern technology, rainfall showers, Hypnos mattresses, as well as free spring water, Nespresso pods, Brew teabags, fresh milk, handmade sweets, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity, Grassmarket is also home to a gym, restaurant and self-service pantry.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 13 km from Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity Edinburgh Grassmarket.

This magnificent Georgian townhouse boasts sumptuous rooms, each with a 42-inch plasma TV, DVD player, and slate bathroom. Amongst the cobbled streets of Edinburgh’s New Town, it is 800 metres from Princes Street.

Individually designed with unique furnishings, the rooms at Nira Caledonia feature luxury goose feather beds and goose down pillows. Some offer large, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private garden, or a relaxing spa bath.

Guests can enjoy breakfast in their room.

The restaurant and bar, which is set to reopen in May 2018, serves fresh cuisine with Scottish, and often organic, ingredients. The bar provides a range of over 25 Scotch whiskies.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre features a spa/ fitness centre, bar and bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Waverley train station is just a 5-minute walk away.

Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature a TV with satellite channels, and a work area.

The hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna and a fully equipped fitness suite. There is a 24-hour front desk and business centre.

Itchycoo Bar and Kitchen overlooks the Royal Mile, and serves a varied and seasonal menu. There is also a restaurant, offering traditional Scottish breakfast.

Just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is 500 meters away from lively Princes Street. Holyrood Park and Palace are a 10-minute walk away.

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the financial district, next to the West End business and entertainment area and a five-minute walk from Princes Street, 500 metres from Edinburgh Castle.

The luxurious, elegant rooms provide free wireless Internet access, 24-hour room service, interactive satellite flat-screen TV, small sitting areas, and bathrooms with a separate bath and walk-in shower. The large air-conditioned rooms have beautiful furnishings and mood lighting.

At One Spa, guests can enjoy complimentary use of the 19-metre swimming pool, gym and fitness studios, and can include in a variety of beauty and spa treatments during their stay (must be booked prior to arrival). The unique and recently renovated Thermal Suite and rooftop Hydropool experiences, known as Escape at One, can be enjoyed at a preferential rate. These should be booked in advance prior arrival at the hotel, together with the Thermal Suite and Rooftop Hydro Pool, which are charged separately.

A modern Scottish menu and unique Gin Tasting experience is available in the vibrant One Square Bar + Brasserie.

Unique and very chic, Le Monde is just 100 metres from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station. It has luxury themed rooms, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a lively night club.

Impressive rooms are themed after cities around the world, each with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and DVD/CD player. Luxury bathrooms have Temple Spa toiletries and rainfall showers.

Each of Le Monde’s sleek and stylish bars serves high-quality cuisine, from freshly baked breakfast pastries to evening brasserie dining and drinks. Guests of the hotel are invited to skip the queues and enter Shanghai Nightclub for free.

This 4-star hotel is on exclusive George Street, with restaurants and bars on the doorstep. Edinburgh Castle or the luxury shops at Multrees Walk are both less than 10 minutes' walk away.

Situated just 10 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh city centre, No. 11 is a Georgian townhouse with a private garden, a 24-hour reception and an onsite restaurant.

Flat Screen TV's, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom are featured in all the No11 rooms.

A full cooked breakfast including haggis and smoked bacon is served in the dining room, and all produce is sourced from a local butcher. Vegetarian and continental options are also on offer. A resident’s bar is available for guests to enjoy a quiet drink.

No. 11 Brasserie offers light lunches, luxury afternoon teas and fine dining evening meals, together with an extensive wine list. Dishes are carefully prepared with fresh produce from artisan suppliers.

A variety of bars, restaurants and delicatessens can be found within a short walk of the hotel. Edinburgh Castle is just 1.3 miles away, and the shopping district of Princes Street is only a 15-minute walk. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive and Edinburgh Waverley railway station can be reached in 12 minutes on foot.

Situated in Edinburgh city centre, Native Edinburgh offers complimentary WiFi.

The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower while the kitchen features a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster. A fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a Dualit coffee maker with a small supply of pods and Marshall speaker.

The property has 24 hour front desk and a laundry room.

Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Airport is 10 km away.

Conveniently set in Edinburgh, YOTEL Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a bar. Built in 2019, this 4-star hotel is within 1.2 km of Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and 1.4 km of The Real Mary King's Close. The property is allergy-free and is located 1.2 km from EICC.

At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at YOTEL Edinburgh also offer a city view. All units at the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box.

A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property.

Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay.

Popular points of interest near YOTEL Edinburgh include Edinburgh Waverley station, Edinburgh Playhouse and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from the hotel.