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US$92.95
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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal MileHotel in Old Town, Edinburgh
A 5-minute walk from Waverley Train Station, ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge – Royal Mile provides centrally located accommodation in the Old Town.
Malaysia
Location was fantastic. Just minutes away from all interesting sights, and bus stop is right in front. Also easy access to food and shops. Room was clean and comfortable.
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US$116.19
1 night, 2 adults
Motel One Edinburgh-RoyalHotel in Old Town, Edinburgh
Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St.
Australia
Location, atmosphere, breakfast
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US$142.50
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US$117.45
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US$187.79
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This boutique hotel sits on the banks of the Forth in Leith, and boasts a state-of-the art gym, free parking and a stylish bar. Edinburgh city centre is just 10 minutes’ drive away.
United Kingdom
The location on the waterside in Leith was lovely. There were many excellent restaurants and bars nearby. The area seemed quieter at the time I visited than the very busy city centre, this was a positive for me. The building, the former Seamen’s Mission was interesting and well-restored. Good choice of drinks and food in the bar and restaurant. Good service from friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast was plentiful and very tasty with high quality products. Took advantage of the offer to upgrade my room and was upgraded two levels.
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US$143.80
1 night, 2 adults
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City CentreHotel in Old Town, Edinburgh
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.
United Arab Emirates
The service, room and location. Check in/check out process was very easy and staff very helpful and friendly. Location is central and near to all main attractions. Easy to get taxi or catch the tram.
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US$200.02
1 night, 2 adults
The Haymarket Hotel in Edinburgh city centre is located down a cobbled street in the historic Haymarket area.
Sweden
Wonderful staff helpful beyond belief, quiet room with a garden view, delightful toiletries, charming townhouse - in short, a perfect stay!
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US$142.95
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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.
United Kingdom
Location. The cool radio with relaxing music on my arrival.
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US$268.09
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Apex Waterloo Place HotelHotel in New Town, Edinburgh
Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomises luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh.
Ireland
Perfect stay, the staff were very friendly and welcoming, special shout out to Alice who went above and beyond for our stay.
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Edinburgh's best hotels with breakfast
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The Raeburn is set in the charming Stockbridge area of Edinburgh and within 20 minutes’ walk of Princes Street and the New Town.
The room was amazing and the staff second to none.
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Superb · 142 reviews
The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features.
the staff were really friendly and the food was great.
From US$1,170.03 per night
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Superb · 266 reviews
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.
The staff was exceptional! The grounds were beautiful!
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Exceptional · 27 reviews
Situated conveniently in Edinburgh, 100 Princes Street offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
The staff were the best thing about this hotel, 10/10
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Fabulous · 4,255 reviews
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
The beds were super comfy and the shower wonderful.
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Located in Edinburgh, 10 km from University of Edinburgh, Melville Castle Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Hotel was spotless, grounds stunning, food fantastic.
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Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge is set in Edinburgh in the Lothian region, 400 metres from EICC and less than 1 km from Edinburgh Castle.
Lovely comfy hotel. Super friendly staff. Very clean
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Well located in the centre of Edinburgh, voco Edinburgh - Haymarket, an IHG Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
The staff were very knowlage about Edingburgh and very helpful .
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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.
Location Quality of service Amazing room and breakfast
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Superb · 1,980 reviews
This small, family-run metro hotel has easy access by bus to Edinburgh city centre, less than 2 miles away. It offers free on-street parking, free WiFi, en-suite rooms and a bar.
Absolutely lovely hosts, made us feel very welcome
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Situated in central Edinburgh at the foot of Calton Hill, 24 Royal Terrace is nestled amongst the grand Georgian townhouses of a UNESCO Heritage site.
Stunning place,really clean, comfortable beds excellent staff
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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Terrace hotel offers accommodation in Edinburgh, 500 metres from Edinburgh Playhouse.
Excellent all round, will definitely stay again...
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Motel One Edinburgh-Princes is set in the heart of Princes Street and less than 5 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station. This contemporary hotel features a bar and a 24-hour front desk.
Great location, hotel bar and reception staff. Cosy room
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Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St.
It was very close to the attractions and nightlife
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Fabulous · 2,546 reviews
Due to historic nature of building there is no lift and all rooms are unique Some rooms are on the lower ground floor with restricted views and our double rooms can feel small to those used to chain...
Lovely building, friendly staff. Room clean. Overall great stay,
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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.
Great location, friendly staff and good sized room
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Just 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, this 4-star Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and offers free WiFi.
The hotel is exceedingly well maintained and clean.
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Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant.
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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street.
This was our 4th trip back and it's a lovely hotel.
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Just metres from Holyrood Park, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood features an award-winning restaurant and spa. With Edinburgh Castle just a mile away, guests have free WiFi access and large rooms.
Good location, excellent facilities, good breakfast.
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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.
everything was good except the view out of our window
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In the heart of Edinburgh, a 5-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station, 28 York Place Hotel offers a lounge bar, free WiFi and bedrooms with views.
Clean, nice decor, friendly helpful staff and great location
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Situated conveniently in the Edinburgh City Centre district of Edinburgh, Eleven Stafford Street Townhouse is set 1.6 km from The Real Mary King's Close, 1.6 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and 1.7...
Easy to find, great location had everything you need.
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Black Ivy is just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre and features a lively bar which overlooks Bruntsfield Links park.
Great bar and lovely room. Excellent location too.
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A Feast for the Senses
A city of heritage, heart and of course Hogmanay, Scotland’s capital is vibrant and edgy. Whether or not you come for one of its many festivals, Edinburgh is quite simply a feast for the senses.
The wealth of Edinburgh sights ranges from Holyrood Palace to the Botanical Gardens, Princes Street to the Royal Mile. Overseeing them all is majestic Edinburgh Castle. Be there at sunset on a clear day to see the city below bathed in a warm, orange glow. Simply stunning.
Wandering the streets, the smell of fish and chips wafts by, with the unique twist of salt ‘n’ sauce – a must-try variation on this favourite dish. Follow it up with a smooth whisky and you’ll start to feel like a local.
For a taste of Scottish culture, a kilt-wearing busker often plays the bagpipes on Waverley Bridge, while traditional folk music can be heard in some Old Town pubs. Complete your stay with a rugby match at Murrayfield or a round at one of the city’s 14 golf clubs, and you’ll have the true Edinburgh experience.
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What guests said about Edinburgh:
What a city. It is one that can truly capture your heart.
What a city. It is one that can truly capture your heart. There is a great range of pubs, cafes and restaurants and the many live music venues are filled with friendly locals and travellers. We loved ‘The Malt Shovel’ on Cockburn street for great pub meals, cheap cocktails and the staff are lovely. ‘Deacon Brodie’’ was a fun pub for a few drinks and live music and ‘Southern Cross cafe’ was great pick for breakfast/brunch. Any place on Cockburn street is a good pick for food and wandering through cute shops. It’s a great city to walk around and admire the art and architecture. We also walked to Dean Village to wander around and take some photos. Many of Edinburgh’s streets have steep stairs and if you are able to tackle them it’s worth the climb. There are a lot of attractions and activities from art and culture activities to nature walks. The hop on hop off bus was useful to get an overall view of where everything is located. A number of day trips to larger Scotland are also on offer making Edinburgh a good base. We went to Loch Ness and Glencoe with the Hairy Coo and would highly recommend the day tour. This was my second time to Edinburgh and once again I found myself not wanting to leave.
We went to a conference and stayed night before so we did...
We went to a conference and stayed night before so we did not have much to sightsee as we had been at a conference in Glasgow day before also I was born there.Thamal was great Indian restaurant just down road and food was really good and plentiful he had curry and I Shetland scallops and a slightly spicy sauce.
It was very cold for us because it was October and we live...
It was very cold for us because it was October and we live in Florida in the US. By the end of the trip, we both had a cold. Other people who came to the same convention also complained that it was a cold time to visit, especially their visit to Edinburgh Castle. One woman said she had trouble taking pictures at the Castle because of the wind. We did not go to Sterling Castle or Glasgow, but others did, and they are not far away. We enjoyed the National Museum, the National Gallery, and Holyrood. We enjoyed shopping on the Royal Mile, but were not impressed with Princes Street. We took many photos, ate in several pubs, and had a great meal in the Huxley Hotel upstairs restaurant. Uber was very convenient, and we used it a lot. The people are very friendly.
The people are the best thing I enjoyed about Edinburg!
The people are the best thing I enjoyed about Edinburg! Very friendly and helpful. High Street offers a lot of entertaining options. The architecture of the buildings, especially the cathedrals was very impressive. Easy city to walk or taxi. I'll definitely be back and stay longer.
Edinburgh is romantic and picturesque, parts of it ancient...
Edinburgh is romantic and picturesque, parts of it ancient and storied, overall a great city for exploring. The people are friendly and helpful. It is a bit over-touristed in places, but it's so much fun you won't care.
Lovely lively city, beautiful place to just wander through...
Lovely lively city, beautiful place to just wander through and enjoy. The Obscura is a must visit. Nutan's was our favourite discovery for good authentic Indian food, get the thali to try some of everything!
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From US$156.88 per night
Rated fabulous
Fabulous · 1,686 reviews
The location was a bit of a distance from the city centre but easily walkable and there were plenty of buses from just round the corner. The room was perfectly adequate with everything I needed. It was lovely having a breakfast delivered to my room every day and there was a big selection to choose from. The price was excellent compared to other hotels/guest houses in Edinburgh. Would highly recommend.- From US$174.72 per night
Rated good
Good · 3,224 reviews
The room was clean. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Really good breakfast starting at 0700 so you can get an early start to your day. Excellent location. The 100 Edinburgh Airport shuttle bus stops right outside the hotel and you can walk to the city centre from the hotel in 10 mins. It will be my go to hotel for future visits. 
Rated pleasant
Pleasant · 1,890 reviews
The hotel is very good value for Edinburgh but isn't luxury accommodation. That said, my room was spacious and comfortable and cleaned very well every day. The tram to the city centre is 5 minutes walk away. The proprietor was very helpful. The area it's situated in is quiet and pleasant as it overlooks Links Gardens.- From US$170.60 per night
Rated good
Good · 6,562 reviews
Great service at check-in, very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent sized room, modern decor, clean and comfortable, and nice quiet hotel at night. Free parking at the hotel was great, and there was also easy access for a bus into Edinburgh city centre. - From US$103.28 per night
Rated passable
Average · 13,841 reviews
It is in a good location. Close to Edinburgh city centre but away from busy streets so nice and quiet. Was a decent price compared to other city centre hotels in July but I still felt it was overpriced
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