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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Edinburgh, selected based on their rating
Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel |
7.7 / 10 (3057 Reviews) |
From 183$ | |
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, An Ihg Hotel |
7.4 / 10 (5923 Reviews) |
From 157$ | |
22 Chester Street |
8.8 / 10 (371 Reviews) |
From 106$ | |
Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel |
7.2 / 10 (6055 Reviews) |
From 215$ | |
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood |
7.7 / 10 (3956 Reviews) |
From 161$ |
Introduction
Traveling to Edinburgh can be as exciting and enchanting as it is daunting and overwhelming. With so much to explore, it can be hard to know where to begin or where to stay. Hotels have long been a popular choice for accommodation when visiting a new city. But why choose a hotel exactly? In this blog post, I will explain why hotels may be the best choice for those looking to get the most from their trip to Edinburgh.
The Benefits of Hotels
Hotels offer many advantages for travelers. One of the most convenient aspects of staying in a hotel is that you can book your accommodation in advance without any worry or hassle. A hotel stay also promises visitors a certain level of comfort and amenities. Hotels come equipped with all the basics a traveler might need during their stay, like a comfortable bed, a hot shower, wifi, and a mini-fridge.
Location
Hotels are often conveniently located close to tourist spots so that visitors can easily access the sights and sounds of the city. In Edinburgh, the majority of hotels are located in the city center, near world-renowned attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens. Being a relatively compact city, it is incredibly easy to explore the city by foot from any of the centrally located hotels.
Quality and Reputation
Lastly, when it comes to booking accommodation in Edinburgh, it's hard to go wrong with a hotel. Hotels generally have a good reputation for providing quality service and facilities, along with dependable customer service. Whether you’re looking for a luxurious five-star experience or a simpler, budget-friendly stay, there’s a hotel for every need and taste in Edinburgh.
Conclusion
No matter what type of traveler you are, a stay at a hotel may be the perfect choice for you when traveling to Edinburgh. Hotels offer a convenient, reliable, and comfortable environment that is sure to provide you with a pleasant and enjoyable stay in a city as enchanting as Edinburgh. So when planning your trip, consider a hotel for the perfect place to stay.
Edinburgh Accommodation lists:
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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel
From 183$
The 4-star Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel is located near an entertainment district, a 5-minute walk away from Edinburgh Waverley. 10 minutes' drive away from the royal Holyrood Park, this eco-friendly hotel offers premium rooms plus a fitness studio and an indoor pool.
The property is positioned within an easy walk to St Andrew Square. The hotel provides history lovers with proximity to the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse (1.1 km) and the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" (0.8 km). The nearby notable religious buildings include the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", about a 5-minute stroll from the accommodation. In addition, there is a railway station adjacent to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel.
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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, An Ihg Hotel
From 157$
The 4-star Holiday Inn Edinburgh is situated near a business district, a mere 5 minutes' stroll from Red Panda. The inn overlooks Pentland Hills and offers international meals, while including a solarium, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities.
Approximately a 10-minute ride from the bucolic Dean Village, this Edinburgh property is just a step away from a petting zoo and a stadium. The combined National Museum of Scotland is approximately a 10-minute ride from the hotel and Edinburgh airport is 0.5 km away. Also, the accommodation is approximately a 10-minute ride from the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens", and Edinburgh Waverley is placed a 10-minute drive away. Holiday Inn Edinburgh is sited next to Edinburgh Zoo bus stop.
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Located in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills, the 3-star 22 Chester Street Hotel Edinburgh is within 19 minutes' walk from such culture-oriented attractions as the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". Guests will have access to a parking nearby for added convenience.
This Edinburgh hotel is situated around a 12-minute walk from Scottish Widows Bank Plc and around 20 minutes' walk from the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens". You can find the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which is a great place to explore United Kingdom, within 25 minutes' walk from 22 Chester Street Edinburgh. Also, the property is about 25 minutes' walk from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and Edinburgh Waverley is placed within 2 km away. 22 Chester Street Hotel is located 0.5 km from Edinburgh airport and only a short stroll away from Chester Street bus stop.
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Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel
From 215$
Nestled in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, the 3-star Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel is only 1 km from such cultural places of interest as the combined National Museum of Scotland. Boasting a location within an easy walking distance of Edinburgh Old Town, the hotel features 169 rooms as well as a storage for belongings and a restaurant.
Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Edinburgh is located within a 5-minute stroll from the 200-foot spire "Scott Monument", and 350 metres away from the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". The area includes such religious sights as The Parish Church of St Cuthbert (0.8 km) and The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church (0.9 km). Also, the accommodation is really close to Arthur's Seat hike, and Edinburgh Waverley is placed 450 metres away. North St David Street bus stop is 100 metres from Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel.
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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
From 161$
The 4-star Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel is situated near an entertainment district, approximately a 10-minute drive from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Featuring an à la carte restaurant, the hotel is located just near Dynamic Earth Museum and offers a steam room and an indoor pool.
This smoke-free accommodation is nestled in the very heart of Edinburgh and 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Shopping venues in the area include Waverley Mall (0.9 km) and Grassmarket (1.3 km). Visit St Margaret's Loch, a 13-minute stroll from the hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel is located within easy walking distance of Museum of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. There is Holyrood Road bus stop around a 5-minute stroll from the sophisticated accommodation.
Hotels in Edinburgh
Airport nearby ✈️ | Dundee, Edinburgh |
Average Price 💰 | 385$ |
Hotels in Edinburgh 🏨 | 2503 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 82559 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | Saint Mary's Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Dean Village, University of Edinburgh, The Real Mary King's Close |
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Hotel |
Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, An Ihg Hotel |
Best Price Hotel 🤑 | 22 Chester Street |
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The 4-star Knight Residence By Mansley is located close to the commercial district of Edinburgh a 10-minute drive from Arthur's Seat hike. Featuring 32 rooms with views of the city, this Edinburgh aparthotel is set only a short drive from The Real Mary King's Close.
The luxury accommodation is superbly nestled in West End with gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining ranging from ramen shops to seafood grills, only 0.8 km from Royal Mile. Knight Residence By Mansley Edinburgh is also only a short walk away from the good old - fashioned Cameo Cinema, and near a train station. Visit the landscaped Princes Street Gardens, merely 0.8 km from this Edinburgh property, and feel in total harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. The Knight Residence By Mansley boasts a good setting 15 km from Edinburgh airport.
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Kingsway Guest House
From 132$
The 4-star Kingsway Guest House Edinburgh is set within 2.5 km away from Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum and around a 25-minute stroll from Royal Mile. Guests will have access to a public parking onsite for added convenience.
Craigmillar Park Church is located 500 metres from the guest house, and such natural sites as the royal Holyrood Park are 10 minutes by car. The area includes such religious sights as St Marks Unitarian Church (0.6 km) and The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church (2.1 km). The comfortable hotel is within 5 minutes' drive away from the Leith Princes Street. Minto Street bus stop is within a 5-minute walk away from Kingsway Guest House and 2.4 km from is enough to get to Edinburgh Waverley train station.
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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, An Ihg Hotel
From 195$
Offering baggage storage and a lobby area, the 4-star Hotel Indigo Edinburgh lies in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, a 16-minute walk from the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums, ideal for those who are pursuing cultural tourism. There is a safe deposit box and a first aid kit provided at this Edinburgh hotel.
The Georgian-style accommodation puts you in the very heart of Edinburgh, only a 7-minute walk away from Real Foods and within a minutes' drive of the Metropolitan St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral. Set near a train station, Indigo Edinburgh is just a 9-minute walk away from Calton Hill. This Edinburgh property is placed adjacent to Royal Mile, while Edinburgh bus station is about 5 minutes' walk away.
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Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
From 106$
Nestled in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, the 4-star Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn is 650 metres away from such cultural places of interest as the award winning Surgeons' Hall Museums. Near to the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral", the hotel with 186 rooms features a bureau de change and a lift.
The accommodation is located 5 minutes' walk from Museum of Childhood and Gilded Balloon Box Office is only 6 minutes' walk away. Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys offers proximity to such natural sights as the royal Holyrood Park (2.3 km) and the landscaped Princes Street Gardens (0.9 km). Royal Yacht Britannia is 3.2 km away, while Edinburgh Waverley is situated right near this property. There is Jeffrey Street bus stop within 5 minutes' walk from Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh - Formerly Jurys Inn.
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No11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie
From 151$
Offering luggage storage and a restaurant, the 4-star No. 11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie Edinburgh lies in Leith with a whole host of independent shops, stylish bars and cutting-edge restaurants, only 10 minutes on foot from Omni Centre and less than a 7-minute walk from such cultural places of interest as Sherlock Holmes Statue. For relaxation guests can use a lounge bar or a private garden onsite, while the luxury hotel boasts a setting in the very heart of Edinburgh.
No. 11 Boutique Hotel & Brasserie is nestled not too far away from Edinburgh Waverley. Historical sights here include the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, which stands less than 14 minutes' walk from the property. The accommodation is placed quite close to The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Edinburgh bus station is around 10 minutes' walk away.
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Edinburgh Castle Apartments
From 188$
Edinburgh Castle Apartments And Suites, located in New Town, initially built response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, less than 5 minutes on foot from Charlotte Square, features views of the garden. Guests will have access to a parking nearby for added convenience.
The Leith Princes Street is not very far away, while Edinburgh Waverley station is at a short distance from this aparthotel. Castle Apartments And Suites is 5 minutes' walk from George Street and 100 km from Dundee airport. The accommodation is situated a minute's drive from Arthur's Seat hike, while Edinburgh bus station lies approximately a 10-minute stroll away.
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Offering a storage room and a restaurant, the 4-star Malmaison Edinburgh City lies in New Town, initially built in response to the deterioration of the medieval Old Town in the 18th century, within 1.1 km away from the landscaped Princes Street Gardens and within a 14-minute stroll from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". Highlights at the environmentally friendly hotel include an a la carte restaurant, a lounge bar and WiFi throughout the property.
Malmaison is located right in the centre of Edinburgh, near a train station. The smoke free accommodation has a central location just near Edinburgh Old Town and Edinburgh Christmas Market. The property is situated about 5 minutes' drive from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, while Edinburgh bus station lies nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
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The 4-star Bruntsfield Hotel, located in the shopping district of Edinburgh, nearly 15 minutes on foot from Co-op Food, features views of the city. Boasting a location at a moderate distance from the traditional King's Theatre, this contemporary hotel offers 70 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.
Guests can get to the Leith Princes Street in 25 minutes on foot. The hotel is also 1.4 km from such natural sights as The Meadows. Charlotte Square can be reached in 30 minutes on foot. The Bruntsfield Hotel is at a 2.3 km distance from Edinburgh Waverley train station, while Edinburgh airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
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Novotel Edinburgh Centre
From 90$
Novotel Edinburgh Centre offers 4-star accommodation less than 9 minutes on foot from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. This hotel has a pizza restaurant serving British cuisine and is situated not so far away from Grassmarket.
Placed 16 minutes' walk from the Leith Princes Street, the property is also located 20 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Historical sights here include the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", which stands a walk from the comfortable hotel. This accommodation is placed within 10 minutes' drive from the royal Holyrood Park. The nearest bus stop Lady Lawson Street is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre, An Ihg Hotel
From 208$
Comprising 186 rooms, the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is set near a shopping district, nearly 14 minutes' walk from the Leith Princes Street. The attractive inn offers Wi Fi throughout the property and has a work desk and a photocopier.
The accommodation is an easy walk from Omni Centre, while the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse" is about a 5-minute stroll away. The hotel is near a park and a bar, and 700 metres of St Andrew Square. This traditional-style property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 5 minutes by car. Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is also near a railway station.
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The 4-star Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh West Hotel is set a 15-minute drive from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium and within a 15-minute drive away from The Airport Gallery. Boasting a location a stroll from Heriot-Watt University, the comfortable hotel offers 160 rooms together with a snack bar onsite.
The accommodation is placed about 0.5 km from Edinburgh airport and 7 km from such cultural venues as the 17th Century Jacobean Manor House Jupiter Artland. Family tourists will enjoy visiting the Scottish National zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo", which is nearly 10 minutes' drive away. There is Military Museum Scotland about a 15-minute ride away, and Hermiston Park and Ride bus station relatively close to the hotel. Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh West Hotel is 11 km from Edinburgh Waverley.