The Best Hotels in Edinburgh

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.

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.

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. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a safety deposit box, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At Virgin Hotels Edinburgh every room comes with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Situated just a 1-minute walk from Princes Street, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian luxury hotel has a modern leisure club and unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. George Street's bars, restaurants and shops are less than a 5-minute walk away. There is free WiFi available throughout.

Originally built in 1903 as part of Edinburgh's central railway station, rooms at the luxury hotel each have a flat-screen TV, a luxurious bathroom with designer toiletries, and fluffy bathrobes, as well as unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. Guests can enjoy access to the Waldorf Astoria Spa, including an array of luxurious treatments, as well as a steam room, sauna, whirl pool, swimming pool and gym.

Peacock Alley now offers afternoon tea, while The Caley Bar provides bar food, drinks and tastings for guests and the general public. There is also an award-winning restaurant, Grazing by Mark Greenaway

Edinburgh Castle and UNESCO heritage site, and Edinburgh Old Town can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

On the historic Royal Mile, Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh is a modern hotel which features a spa / fitness centre, stylish bar and luxury bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Waverley train station is just a 5-minute walk away.

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

Melrose Spa and Health Club features an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna and a fully equipped fitness suite. Spa treatments are also available, and there is a 24-hour front desk and business centre.

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

With chic designer decor, Itchycoo Bar and Kitchen overlooks the Royal Mile, and serves a varied, seasonal menu. There is also a spacious restaurant, offering traditional Scottish breakfasts.

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

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.

This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 3 km from the Royal Mile.

Prestonfield is surrounded by gardens and a golf course. Buses to the city centre are a 5-minute walk away. Parking is free.

Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked minibar and views of the gardens and parkland.

Rhubarb Restaurant serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas. The terraces, drawing room and gardens are relaxed, beautiful places to unwind.

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.

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.

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.

Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Every bedroom has 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.

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.

Just off the Royal Mile and near Edinburgh Castle, the boutique Fraser Suites Edinburgh hotel boasts a gym and a restaurant. There are superb views across Princes Street Gardens. Free WiFi is also available.

Fraser Suites Edinburgh features designer furniture, iPod docking stations and LCD flat-screen TVs. The bathrooms have rainfall showers, and the kitchenettes offer a microwave and refrigerator.

Guests can enjoy breakfast at the property's August 37 Restaurant.

Dating back to the 1800s, the historic building features bespoke art from the Edinburgh College of Art. Fraser Suites is located in Edinburgh Old Town, 100 metres from St. Giles Cathedral. Edinburgh Waverley railway station is 350 metres from the property.

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.

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.

Set in Edinburgh and with Edinburgh Waverley station reachable within 400 metres, Gleneagles Townhouse offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is less than 1 km from Royal Mile, and within 500 metres of the city centre.

A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. At Gleneagles Townhouse you will find a restaurant serving British and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested.

The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna.

Popular points of interest near Gleneagles Townhouse include Edinburgh Playhouse, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh, 9 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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.

Orthopaedic mattresses, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom are featured in all No. 11 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.

Rabble is set in Edinburgh, 600 metres from Edinburgh Castle. Guests can enjoy the glass roof garden and free WiFi throughout.

Every room has a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a fridge. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, complimentary Gazelli toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests can enjoy the low and slow Taphouse where locally sourced, quality produce, meat and fish is slow cooked over white oak charcoal on the open fire pit. Unfiltered craft beer is poured from the copper tanks, fresh from the brewery.

Waverly train station is 1 km from Rabble, while Royal Mile is 700 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from Rabble.

Hapimag Resort Edinburgh, a refreshing alternative where you will enjoy an experience to remember.

A distinguished collection of 29 comfortable townhouse suites, we offer an incomparable level of space and comfort for business and leisure travelers spending time in Edinburgh. The quiet, elegant suites at Hapimag Resort Edinburgh are a great guest accommodation alternative. Each spacious suite has a large bathroom and in-room dining facilities including a microwave, a small fridge, crockery, and cutlery.

Snacks and beverages are available from our Honesty shop.