Edinburgh City Center Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Edinburgh, selected based on their rating

Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Old Waverley Hotel

7.9 / 10

(6109 Reviews)

From 150$
Blossom Guest House

8.0 / 10

(273 Reviews)

From 98$
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, An Ihg Hotel

7.9 / 10

(2909 Reviews)

From 81$
Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

5.5 / 10

(8778 Reviews)

From 52$
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

8.5 / 10

(625 Reviews)

From 227$

Guests highly rated Terrace Hotel (rating: 8.4/10) with concierge service, cots, and 24-hour security, set in New Town district. It costs 66US$ per night. As an alternative, you may book The Place Hotel (rating: 8.4/10) for 330US$ per night. This perfect accommodation provides children's menu, 24-hour security, and housekeeping on site. Other popular central hotels include Holiday Inn Zoo, An Ihg Hotel, Brooks Hotel, and The Chester Residence.

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Travelodge Rose Street Old Waverley Hotel Blossom Guest House Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, An Ihg Hotel Hotels in Edinburgh City Centre With Parking Britannia Edinburgh Hotel The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection Cairn Hotel & Apartments Hotels in Edinburgh City Centre With Swimming Pool Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, An Ihg Hotel Princes Street Suites

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Travelodge Rose Street

📍 37-43 Rose Street

Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street provides 3-star accommodation in the centre of Edinburgh, about 5 minutes' drive from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Guests will have access to parking onsite for added convenience.

Located off the José Martí Scott Monument, the venue is set near the Leith Princes Street. It is less than 0.2 km from Edinburgh Christmas Market. Arthur's Seat hike is a few minutes' drive away.

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7.9
Very good
6109 Reviews

Old Waverley Hotel

📍 43 Princes Street

From 150$

Featuring a shared lounge, a bar and entertainment activities, Old Waverley Hotel is located in the centre of Edinburgh, 5 minutes' walk from the Leith Princes Street. Boasting the location close to Royal Mile, the venue includes a cocktail bar and 88 rooms with superb views.

This traditional accommodation is placed about 15 km from Edinburgh airport and a few minutes' walk from the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument". Approximately an 18-minute walk separates guests from the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse. Dynamic Earth Museum is also within a few minutes drive from Old Waverley Hotel.

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8
Very good
273 Reviews

Blossom Guest House

📍 8 Minto Street

From 98$

Featuring complimentary private parking and a golf course, Blossom Guest House is located in Newington district, 2.1 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The venue lies about 20 minutes' walk from the city centre.

This accommodation is in a 25-minute walk from The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. The hotel is located next to Community Church Edinburgh. Blossom Guest House is just a short drive from the beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre.

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7.9
Very good
2909 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, An Ihg Hotel

📍 107 Queensferry Road

From 81$

Situated 2.5 km from BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium in Edinburgh, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, An Ihg Hotel features free self parking, allergy friendly rooms and a restaurant throughout the venue. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is less than 1.4 km away.

Guests will appreciate a quiet location in the vicinity of Craigleith Shopping Park. The city centre lies within 4 km of the accommodation. You can get to the large parkland Edinburgh Zoo in a few minutes by car.

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5.5
Good
8778 Reviews

Britannia Edinburgh Hotel

📍 69 Belford Road

From 52$

Boasting a shared lounge and a bar, Britannia Hotel Edinburgh lies in vicinity of Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One. Calton Hill is a 10-minute drive from the venue and a 5-minute drive from the Leith Princes Street.

The accommodation is set in the cosmopolitan part of Edinburgh, a few minutes away from the large parkland Edinburgh Zoo. It is set in the shopping area, a few steps from Water of Leith Walkway.

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Hotels in Edinburgh

Airport nearby ✈️ Dundee, Edinburgh
Average Price 💰 387$
Hotels in Edinburgh 🏨 2500
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 82272
Landmarks nearby 📍 Saint Mary's Cathedral, Gladstone's Land, Dean Village, University of Edinburgh, The Real Mary King's Close
Top Hotel for couples 💑 Travelodge Rose Street
Top Service Hotel 🛁 Old Waverley Hotel
Hotel with a view 🔍 Blossom Guest House

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8.5
Very good
625 Reviews

The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection

📍 2 Greenside Place

From 227$

Overlooking the hills, The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection Hotel is a 14-minute walk from the Leith Princes Street in Edinburgh. Set close to Calton Hill, this grand venue has a la carte restaurant as well as a bar, a cable flat-screen and entertainment activities onsite.

The accommodation is 1 km from the city centre and adjacent to Omni Centre. 16 minutes' walk away there is Royal Mile. Co-op Food is just a short drive away.

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8
Very good
4100 Reviews

Cairn Hotel & Apartments

📍 10-18 Windsor Street

From 103$

Situated about 18 minutes' walk from the Leith Princes Street, the sophisticated Cairn Hotel & Apartments Edinburgh offers a shared lounge, flat - screen TV and a bar. This venue is set within easy reach of Omni Centre and in the centre of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Waverley is less than 1.1 km away. The accommodation is close to the city's shopping area and Real Foods. Cairn Hotel & Apartments is a short drive from Co-op Food.

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8.5
Very good
4220 Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

📍 23-27 Waterloo Place

From 162$

The comfortable Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh is situated in a shopping district next to Omni Centre and offers a bar, an LED TV and a fireplace. Set within reach of Edinburgh Old Town, the venue features a la carte restaurant serving meals of European cuisine.

The royal Holyrood Park is 2.3 km from the accommodation, and Royal Mile is less than 1 km away. The centre of Edinburgh is about a 10-minute walk away. Edinburgh International Conference Centre is just a short drive away.

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7.6
Very good
1077 Reviews

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace, An Ihg Hotel

📍 18 Royal Terrace

From 99$

The prestigious Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace Hotel is 20 minutes' walk from the Leith Princes Street in Edinburgh. Located at a reasonable distance from Arthur's Seat hike, the venue offers 97 rooms with stunning views.

The accommodation is set in New Town district, in vicinity of Omni Centre. Royal Mile is within 25 minutes’ walk. You can easily visit Elvis Shakespeare Music Store, situated just outside Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace Hotel.

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8.8
Excellent
2493 Reviews

Princes Street Suites

📍 16 Waterloo Place

From 273$

Offering sophisticated accommodation with views over the city, Princes Street Suites is set next to Omni Centre in Edinburgh. Waterloo Place is a 12-minute walk away, and Edinburgh Waverley train station is at a 5-minute walking distance.

Situated in Princes Street district, the aparthotel is set 0.7 km from John Knox House Local History Museum. The city centre lies within 1 km of the venue. Edinburgh Old Town is also located near the hotel. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is only a couple of minutes' drive away.

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8.3
Very good
1495 Reviews

Staycity Aparthotels Edinburgh West End

📍 11 Brandfield Street

From 107$

The 4-star Staycity Aparthotels West End lies in Haymarket district within a walking distance to Edinburgh International Conference Centre. There are computers and a photocopy machine at the aparthotel.

The Meadows is 20 minutes' walk away. The venue is settled 1.6 km away from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The business Staycity Aparthotels West End is placed a few minutes' drive from Royal Mile.

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6.7
Good
670 Reviews

Leith House Hotel

📍 6 Cambridge Avenue

From 65$

Leith House Hotel Edinburgh boasts positioning close to the biscuit factory, offering 8 rooms with breathtaking views of the surroundings. The accommodation is located 2.2 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle" and 10 minutes by car from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The venue is set in a residential area of Edinburgh, 2 km from the city centre. The hotel is located in Leith district. The 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse is only a short drive away.

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9.4
Excellent
2070 Reviews

The Balmoral Hotel

📍 1 Princes Street

From 411$

Situated about 7 minutes' walk from Calton Hill, the contemporary Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh offers entertainment activities and a bar. The Leith Princes Street is 650 metres from the venue, while Waverley Steps bus station is 50 metres away.

Located next to St Andrew Square in a shopping neighbourhood, the accommodation is 5 minutes' walk from Edinburgh city centre. The hotel is situated in Old Town district, close to the art museum "Scottish National Gallery". Royal Yacht Britannia is only a short drive away.

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9.1
Excellent
1469 Reviews

The Rutland Hotel & Apartments

📍 1-3 Rutland Street

From 241$

Located a few minutes' drive from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", The Rutland Hotel & Apartments offers 12 elegant rooms. Edinburgh city centre is 2 km from the venue, while Royal Mile is 1.1 km away.

Situated in New Town district, the accommodation is set 1 km from the spirelike Victorian memorial "Scott Monument". Attractions within walking distance include the grand townhouse "Georgian House" and Co-op Food.

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7.9
Very good
6450 Reviews

Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel

📍 77 South Bridge

From 82$

Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel is placed in a shopping area of Edinburgh, 700 metres from Museum of Edinburgh and 250 metres from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral". Guests will have access to public parking nearby for added convenience.

The venue is 1 km from the city centre and adjacent to The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church. A short distance to a train station enables you to get to Royal Mile in no time. Edinburgh International Conference Centre is also within a few minutes drive from Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile Hotel.

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7.4
Good
3041 Reviews

Malmaison Edinburgh

📍 1 Tower Place

From 112$

The 4-star Malmaison Edinburgh Hotel is a sophisticated accommodation comprising 100 en suite rooms within a few minutes drive from Omni Centre. The venue is 3.4 km away from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" and 3.5 km from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

The hotel is situated 4 km from Edinburgh city centre and 20 km from Edinburgh airport. Attractions within walking distance include Edinburgh, Leith House and Flux - Scottish Artisans Gallery.

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7.6
Very good
1810 Reviews

Ballantrae Hotel

📍 8-12 York Place

From 157$

Notable for its location 950 metres away from the Leith Princes Street in New Town district, the venue is placed within 10 minutes' walk of George Street. Located at a reasonable distance from the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", the accommodation offers 31 rooms with stunning views.

The hotel is set within 10 minutes' walk of the centre of Edinburgh, not far from St Andrew Square. The Victorian Gothic Scott Monument is also located near the property.

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8.8
Excellent
915 Reviews

Kildonan Lodge Hotel

📍 27 Craigmillar Park

From 127$

Located a few minutes' drive from the Leith Princes Street, Kildonan Lodge Hotel Edinburgh offers 15 modern rooms. The venue is a 20-minute walk from Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre and in close proximity to Craigmillar Park Church.

North Bridge is less than 2.7 km away. The accommodation is set 3 km from the centre of Edinburgh.

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8.5
Very good
450 Reviews

Ardgowan Guest House

📍 1 Lady Road,

From 76$

Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Ardgowan Guest House Edinburgh offers accommodation within 2.9 km from the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral". The property is located 3 km from the centre of Edinburgh and a couple of minutes' drive from the Well-preserved Craigmillar Medieval Castle.

Edinburgh Old Town is less than 3 km away. The venue is also next door to Cameron Toll Shopping Centre, and near a bus stop.

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8.4
Very good
4526 Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

📍 80 High Street The Royal Mile

From 237$

Offering a sauna, a health club and a heated indoor pool, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is 550 metres from Royal Mile. The venue is set in the centre of Edinburgh in vicinity of the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral".

The accommodation is centrally located in vicinity of The Real Mary King's Close. The royal Holyrood Park is within 10 minutes' drive of the hotel. Arthur's Seat hike is within a short driving distance of the pleasant property.

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7.8
Very good
11556 Reviews

Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket

📍 1 Morrison Link

From 103$

Located in West End district, Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket is next-door to Edinburgh International Conference Centre and a 10-minute drive from Arthur's Seat hike. There are meeting rooms, a photocopier and a business centre at the venue.

George Street is less than 1 km away. The distance between Edinburgh city centre and the accommodation is 2 km. A short driving distance to Co-op Food is a perk for guests staying at Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket.

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8.1
Very good
7309 Reviews

Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End Hotel

📍 166 Fountainbridge

From 112$

Featuring a gym and a restaurant, Hampton By Hilton Edinburgh West End Hotel is located not far from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. You'll be 1.1 km from Co-op Food and 1.5 km from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, in a shopping area, the venue is a short walk away from Digin Bruntsfield. The city centre is close by, about 20 minutes' walk away. You can get to the art museum "Scottish National Gallery" in a few minutes by car.

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8.3
Very good
4147 Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh Hotel

📍 1 - 3 Baxter'S Place

From 125$

The superior Courtyard By Marriott Edinburgh Hotel is nestled not far from Calton Hill and features a sunbathing terrace, a golf course and live performances. The venue is notable for the central location a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station and offers access to Omni Centre, which is 350 metres away.

Overlooking Carlton Hill, the accommodation is located near The Manuscript of Monte Cassino. The centre of Edinburgh is nearly 1 km away. A short drive will take you to Royal Mile.

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7.5
Very good
1785 Reviews

Brooks Hotel

📍 70-72 Grove Street

From 89$

Offering a cable flat-screen, entertainment activities and a bar, Brooks Hotel lies in a shopping area of Edinburgh, 500 metres from The Retreat Thai Spa and 600 metres from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Featuring 46 rooms with views of the garden, this venue is set within a short ride from the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

The accommodation is set in Haymarket district, a few steps from Fountain Park. The city centre is also 2 km away. The modern Brooks Hotel is located minutes away from Leamington Lift Bridge.

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8.1
Very good
2684 Reviews

Fraser Suites Edinburgh

📍 12-26 St Giles Street

From 182$

Offering a flat screen TV, a bar and entertainment activities, Fraser Suites Edinburgh lies in a touristic area of Edinburgh, 150 metres from Edinburgh Waverley and 500 metres from Co-op Food. The accommodation has panoramic views across the city, a la carte restaurant onsite, and is nestled close to the combined National Museum of Scotland.

The property is situated in Old Town district, near the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle". The city centre is within 5 minutes' walk away. Fraser Suites Edinburgh is placed a few minutes' drive from Dynamic Earth Museum.

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6.3
Good
1934 Reviews

Edinburgh House Hotel

📍 90-92 Pilrig Street

From 46$

Edinburgh House Hotel is situated in the centre of Edinburgh in 10 minutes' walking distance from Leith Walk. Guests who stay in the venue can park their car nearby.

Omni Centre is less than 1.6 km away. The city centre is within 20 minutes' walk away. Pilrig Park is also located near the accommodation. The hotel is only a short drive from Royal Mile.

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