Best places to stay in Edinburgh

Opulent gothic suites set directly beside Edinburgh Castle on the Royal Mile

5-star hotel just 100 metres from the Royal Mile with a spa, terrace, and city-view balconies

Boutique 5-star property on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh Old Town

Design-led apartments positioned at the foot of Edinburgh Castle in the historic Grassmarket

5-star hotel with dual pools and a spa, 500 metres from Edinburgh Castle with castle-facing views

Located in Edinburgh Old Town beside the Royal Mile, under a 5-minute walk from Waverley Station

Boutique luxury hotel in Edinburgh's historic Old Town set within a striking former city asylum

Rooftop lounge and luxury rooms steps from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh's historic skyline

5-star Marriott Autograph apartments a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle in the Old Town

Intimate luxury boutique on the Royal Mile in one of Edinburgh's most prestigious historic landmarks

A converted vessel moored less than 1 km from the Royal Yacht Britannia, offering 5-star dining and a unique nautical atmosphere

Boutique hotel on the banks of the Forth in Leith, just minutes from the Royal Yacht Britannia with stylish individually designed rooms

Situated within 1 km of the Royal Yacht Britannia with a terrace, bar, and allergy-free rooms ideal for a relaxed couple's stay

Next to Ocean Terminal and the Royal Yacht Britannia, with regular city centre buses stopping directly outside

On the edge of Leith Links park, just over a mile from the Royal Yacht Britannia, in a charming Georgian townhouse setting

Overlooking Leith Links park with free parking and a relaxed Victorian townhouse atmosphere, well placed for the Leith waterfront

Award-winning boutique hotel on George Street, 10 minutes' walk from the Scott Monument

Sits directly on Princes Street opposite the Scott Monument with Edinburgh Castle views

Meticulously designed studios behind a grand Georgian façade on George Street in the New Town

Five-star New Town address just metres from both Princes Street and George Street

Historic chic property in the New Town close to Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle

Uniquely themed luxury rooms just 100 metres from Princes Street and Waverley Station

Sumptuous Georgian townhouse on cobbled New Town streets, 800 metres from Princes Street

Contemporary boutique-style hotel set in the heart of Princes Street with stylish turquoise interiors

Landmark Luxury Collection aparthotel just three minutes' walk from Princes Street

Georgian New Town townhouse with elegant modern rooms, five minutes' walk from Princes Street

Sits directly in the Grassmarket, just 300 metres from the Royal Mile with free WiFi and stylish magnetic-map rooms

Located in the heart of Grassmarket with an indoor pool, gym, and award-winning restaurant steps from the Royal Mile

Budget-friendly boutique stay half a mile from the Castle and a short walk to the Royal Mile via the Old Town

Set on the Cowgate in the Old Town, just a short walk from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle

Self-catering apartments only 5 minutes' walk from Grassmarket's bars, 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Castle

Centrally placed in the Old Town with Royal Mile on the doorstep and Waverley station a 5-minute walk away

Situated just off the historic Royal Mile with a lively bar and spacious rooms at an accessible price point

Spacious rooms with kitchenettes and a fitness centre, just 10 minutes' walk from the Royal Mile

Less than 1 km from Edinburgh Castle with a terrace, free WiFi, and a relaxed social bar atmosphere

Literally metres from Holyrood Park, with a spa, indoor pool, and spacious family rooms

Just off the Royal Mile, self-catering 2-bedroom apartments give families ample space and independence

Apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes on the Royal Mile, a short walk from Dynamic Earth

Set in the Pollock Estate grounds, just a few minutes' walk from Arthur's Seat and Holyrood Park

Family rooms steps from the Royal Mile, 0.6 miles from Holyrood House and close to Dynamic Earth

Around the corner from Calton Hill with a family-friendly spa, indoor pool, and central location

At the foothills of Calton Hill, five minutes' walk from Princes Street with family rooms and a gym

Southside boutique hotel within walking distance of Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat, with a garden

Luxurious 5-star retreat surrounded by gardens and a golf course, approximately 3 km from the Royal Mile

Historic listed building overlooking Waverley Station, with family rooms and iconic Edinburgh views

4-star townhouse in quiet Newington, just 1 mile from the historic Royal Mile

Off Dalkeith Road in Newington with easy bus access to Old Town, under 2 miles away

4-star Newington B&B with guaranteed parking and a highly rated exceptional breakfast

Georgian townhouse in Newington, a 20-minute walk to the Royal Mile and Old Town

4-star Newington guest house with free parking and family-friendly rooms near Arthur's Seat

5-star guest house in a historic Newington building with superb breakfast and full-day security

Elegant Victorian property near Newington with free parking, garden, and warm personal service

4-star Newington guest house with free parking, garden views, and allergy-free rooms

Set in the heart of Stockbridge, with a stylish restaurant and Georgian character throughout

Offers an indoor pool and spa, ideal for a restorative weekend break on Edinburgh's quieter north side

Tucked along the Water of Leith in a secluded spot, just a short walk from Stockbridge and the Botanics

Quiet location just off Leith Walk with a garden, terrace, and easy bus access to the Botanic Garden

Tree-lined quiet street setting with garden views and a relaxed boutique atmosphere close to the New Town

Grand New Town townhouse with a country-house club feel and peaceful surroundings, close to Stockbridge

Georgian New Town property with a free buffet breakfast and a short walk to Stockbridge and the Botanics

A 1903 landmark one minute from Princes Street with a spa, indoor pool, and romantic heritage rooms

On Princes Street with a spa, pool, and 4 AA Rosette dining - a quintessential romantic Edinburgh address

A Victorian West End townhouse with a romantic theme, walking distance from Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle

Boutique West End hotel on the corner of Princes Street, with intimate décor and a romantic theme

City centre spa and fitness centre with indoor pool, tagged romantic and minutes from Waverley station

Hot tub and indoor pool in the heart of Edinburgh, with a romantic theme and Princes Street a short walk away

A 5-star romantic retreat across two Victorian West End townhouses, steps from Haymarket and Edinburgh's green spaces

Romantic boutique hotel 600 metres from Edinburgh Castle with a glass roof garden and Small Luxury Hotels status

Situated at the foot of Calton Hill, just a short walk from the Scottish Parliament and Waverley station

Stylish rooms with dedicated work areas and a fitness centre, 200 metres from Edinburgh Playhouse in the city centre

Five-star boutique hotel near Calton Hill with a remarkable rooftop garden, close to the parliament district

A Leith-based guesthouse just 1 mile from the city centre, offering a quiet base for parliamentary visits

Located 1 mile from Leith docks with work desks in every room, well-positioned for the Scottish Parliament area

Boutique hotel near Calton Hill with a full-service brasserie and bar, ideal for business dining close to parliament

Conveniently placed in the Leith corridor, under 2 km from the Scottish Parliament with a 24-hour front desk

Elegant boutique hotel on a UNESCO Heritage Georgian terrace at the foot of Calton Hill, near parliament

Located on Leith Walk, 700 metres from Edinburgh Playhouse and within easy reach of the Scottish Parliament

Five-star rooms with a highly rated restaurant, set in central Edinburgh with strong transport links to Leith

Sits directly on Bruntsfield Links with open park views and a short walk to the Scottish National Gallery

Overlooks Bruntsfield Links park with a lively bar, free WiFi, and a 15-minute walk to the city centre galleries

Family-run Victorian property just 0.4 miles from Bruntsfield Links and 1 mile from the National Museum of Scotland

Striking 1892 building in the city centre, a 10-minute stroll from the Scottish National Gallery on Princes Street

Modern family-friendly hotel less than 500 metres from Haymarket station, well-placed for gallery-hopping across the city

Centrally located with a fitness centre and high-speed WiFi, within easy walking distance of the National Gallery corridor

Self-catering apartments less than a mile from the Scottish National Gallery, ideal for multi-day cultural stays

Modern rooms on Chalmers Street bordering The Meadows, within easy walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and the galleries