The Witchery by the Castle is a four-pearl, gothic-style property at the top of the Royal Mile in the Old Town, at the base of the Edinburgh Castle. Essentially a restaurant (well, two actually) with some suites attached (nine), there are few communal spaces -- the hotel is a favorite among those seeking seclusion. The rooms are large, ornately designed, and filled with antiques, but be aware that the hotel lacks such large-scale amenities as a fitness center, business center, spa, and even Wi-Fi. It excels in the small touches -- slippers, chocolates, Champagne, and nightly turndown service by an attentive staff.
The Witchery by the Castle is a four-pearl, gothic-style property at the top of the Royal Mile in the Old Town, at the base of the Edinburgh Castle. Essentially a restaurant (well, two actually) with some suites attached (nine), there are few communal spaces -- the hotel is a favorite among those seeking seclusion. The rooms are large, ornately designed, and filled with antiques, but be aware that the hotel lacks such large-scale amenities as a fitness center, business center, spa, and even Wi-Fi. It excels in the small touches -- slippers, chocolates, Champagne, and nightly turndown service by an attentive staff.
Easily the best thing about the three-and-a-half-pearl Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is its location, set along Edinburgh’s bustling Grassmarket, and a five-minute walk from the Royal Mile. The property is bright and stylishly decorated, with a slate-gray and yellow color scheme, a statue of a leopard in the lobby, and a free rubber duck in each room. Although some of the 122 rooms can feel cramped and lack fridges, others have bathrobes and views of Edinburgh Castle. All have flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and hairdryers. Guests appreciate the breakfast, although it comes at quite a steep cost, and the restaurant serves dinner as well. It's worth comparing rates with the Hotel Indigo Edinburgh in New Town.
Easily the best thing about the three-and-a-half-pearl Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel is its location, set along Edinburgh’s bustling Grassmarket, and a five-minute walk from the Royal Mile. The property is bright and stylishly decorated, with a slate-gray and yellow color scheme, a statue of a leopard in the lobby, and a free rubber duck in each room. Although some of the 122 rooms can feel cramped and lack fridges, others have bathrobes and views of Edinburgh Castle. All have flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and hairdryers. Guests appreciate the breakfast, although it comes at quite a steep cost, and the restaurant serves dinner as well. It's worth comparing rates with the Hotel Indigo Edinburgh in New Town.
An adult-only budget hostel, Castle Rock is located right below Edinburgh Castle and within walking distance to most of the city's main tourist attractions. Housed in a 19th-century building, with fun medieval decor, this hostel has plenty of quirks. The dorms have either four, 10, or 14-bunk beds, and while all are co-ed, the hotel also offers private Double, Triple, and Quad Rooms. With several common areas -- including a book lounge, groove lounge, communal kitchen, and sundeck -- there's always an opportunity for guests to socialize. There are several other hostels in Edinburgh, so it's worth comparing rates. Sister hostel, High Street Hostel, is located just off The Royal Mile and has many of the same perks, but with bigger dorms.
An adult-only budget hostel, Castle Rock is located right below Edinburgh Castle and within walking distance to most of the city's main tourist attractions. Housed in a 19th-century building, with fun medieval decor, this hostel has plenty of quirks. The dorms have either four, 10, or 14-bunk beds, and while all are co-ed, the hotel also offers private Double, Triple, and Quad Rooms. With several common areas -- including a book lounge, groove lounge, communal kitchen, and sundeck -- there's always an opportunity for guests to socialize. There are several other hostels in Edinburgh, so it's worth comparing rates. Sister hostel, High Street Hostel, is located just off The Royal Mile and has many of the same perks, but with bigger dorms.
This mid-range bed and breakfast hotel has 17 individually decorated rooms in a charming, traditional Victorian townhouse. The nearby Dalkeith Road has a large number of similar B&Bs, but the Ceilidh-Donia has the benefit of being on a much quieter street. It may not have the facilities of a large hotel, or be in close proximity to the city center, but it’s perfectly suited for those looking for a quiet break in an attractive location. Travel into the center is easy as there’s a bus stop near the hotel. A stay at the Ceilidh-Donia costs around half the price of hotels in the center of Edinburgh, so it’s a great value option too. Plus, there are some great features like a terrace, garden, and excellent free breakfast. It’s well suited to families and rooms are clean, spacious, and homey.
This mid-range bed and breakfast hotel has 17 individually decorated rooms in a charming, traditional Victorian townhouse. The nearby Dalkeith Road has a large number of similar B&Bs, but the Ceilidh-Donia has the benefit of being on a much quieter street. It may not have the facilities of a large hotel, or be in close proximity to the city center, but it’s perfectly suited for those looking for a quiet break in an attractive location. Travel into the center is easy as there’s a bus stop near the hotel. A stay at the Ceilidh-Donia costs around half the price of hotels in the center of Edinburgh, so it’s a great value option too. Plus, there are some great features like a terrace, garden, and excellent free breakfast. It’s well suited to families and rooms are clean, spacious, and homey.
The 179-room Haymarket Hub Hotel is a modern budget hotel located across the street from the Haymarket train and tram station, where trams depart for the city center every 10 minutes. The sleek, contemporary interiors are clad in red and black hues and minimalist decor. Simple rooms have comfortable Hypnos beds and power showers in small, modern bathrooms. The rates are some of the cheapest in Edinburgh, due to the fact that most amenities are pay-as-you-use, including TV, Wi-Fi, towels, and toiletries, which can drive up the price to about as much as guests would pay at the nearby Premier Inn. Note that some rooms do not have windows. The hotel has direct access to a pub restaurant located right next door.
The 179-room Haymarket Hub Hotel is a modern budget hotel located across the street from the Haymarket train and tram station, where trams depart for the city center every 10 minutes. The sleek, contemporary interiors are clad in red and black hues and minimalist decor. Simple rooms have comfortable Hypnos beds and power showers in small, modern bathrooms. The rates are some of the cheapest in Edinburgh, due to the fact that most amenities are pay-as-you-use, including TV, Wi-Fi, towels, and toiletries, which can drive up the price to about as much as guests would pay at the nearby Premier Inn. Note that some rooms do not have windows. The hotel has direct access to a pub restaurant located right next door.
The 170-room Novotel Edinburgh Park is a contemporary, upper-middle-range hotel located in a quiet business park in the outskirts of Edinburgh. Although there are no attractions within walking distance, there is a tram and train stop right outside the hotel, and it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center. Rooms are clean and contemporary, outfitted with solid amenities such as free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, smart TVs, and electric kettles. Higher-category units come with a few great extras, including Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and robes and slippers. The restaurant serves tasty international cuisine in a light-filled dining room with stylish decor, while the lobby bar offers a great selection of hot and cold drinks. A heated indoor pool and gym are both small but pleasant. The neighboring Premier Inn Edinburgh Park (The Gyle) Hotel is cheaper but more basic.
The 170-room Novotel Edinburgh Park is a contemporary, upper-middle-range hotel located in a quiet business park in the outskirts of Edinburgh. Although there are no attractions within walking distance, there is a tram and train stop right outside the hotel, and it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center. Rooms are clean and contemporary, outfitted with solid amenities such as free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, smart TVs, and electric kettles. Higher-category units come with a few great extras, including Nespresso machines, iPod docks, and robes and slippers. The restaurant serves tasty international cuisine in a light-filled dining room with stylish decor, while the lobby bar offers a great selection of hot and cold drinks. A heated indoor pool and gym are both small but pleasant. The neighboring Premier Inn Edinburgh Park (The Gyle) Hotel is cheaper but more basic.
The 169-room, upscale Apex Grassmarket Hotel is an urban contemporary hotel, ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, with spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. The charming cobblestone streets of the surrounding Grassmarket area are populated with cafes, restaurants, and traditional Scottish pubs. The hotel has a stylish indoor pool and small fitness center, as well as a sauna and solarium. The airy brasserie and bar serves some Scottish favorites, and has an extensive kids' menu. Guest rooms are contemporary if not quite stylish, with luxe modern bathrooms, and, in street-facing rooms, romantic old Edinburgh views.
The 169-room, upscale Apex Grassmarket Hotel is an urban contemporary hotel, ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, with spectacular views of Edinburgh Castle. The charming cobblestone streets of the surrounding Grassmarket area are populated with cafes, restaurants, and traditional Scottish pubs. The hotel has a stylish indoor pool and small fitness center, as well as a sauna and solarium. The airy brasserie and bar serves some Scottish favorites, and has an extensive kids' menu. Guest rooms are contemporary if not quite stylish, with luxe modern bathrooms, and, in street-facing rooms, romantic old Edinburgh views.
The 15-room Kildonan Lodge Hotel is a family-owned upper-middle-range property located just outside of Edinburgh's city center and about a seven-minute bus ride to the Royal Mile. Lovely Victorian-era interiors include an elegant lounge with a fireplace and a beautiful restaurant that serves dinner several days of the week as well as a full Scottish breakfast (included in the room rate). Elegant, comfortable rooms are individually decorated with a mix of classic and contemporary decor and all have flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. A separate Garden Lodge at the rear of the property has three bedrooms, plus a cozy lounge and glass conservatory, and is suitable for larger parties or families that desire more privacy.
The 15-room Kildonan Lodge Hotel is a family-owned upper-middle-range property located just outside of Edinburgh's city center and about a seven-minute bus ride to the Royal Mile. Lovely Victorian-era interiors include an elegant lounge with a fireplace and a beautiful restaurant that serves dinner several days of the week as well as a full Scottish breakfast (included in the room rate). Elegant, comfortable rooms are individually decorated with a mix of classic and contemporary decor and all have flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. A separate Garden Lodge at the rear of the property has three bedrooms, plus a cozy lounge and glass conservatory, and is suitable for larger parties or families that desire more privacy.
Located between Murrayfield and New Town, the 66-room Apex Haymarket Hotel is a good mid-range option for business travelers and those in town for just a few days. Rooms are small yet comfortable, with big beds, LCD TVs with international channels, electric kettles, and freebies such as hot chocolate, bottled water, and biscuits. The restaurant serves big portions of tasty food at reasonable prices, and the adjacent bar offers a range of drinks in a cozy space with comfy seating and a large TV. On-site parking (for a fee) is a great perk, but breakfast is not included in the standard rate. Although it is quite a hike from the Old Town, nearby public transport links are excellent. It is worth comparing rates at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, which has more on-site amenities.
Located between Murrayfield and New Town, the 66-room Apex Haymarket Hotel is a good mid-range option for business travelers and those in town for just a few days. Rooms are small yet comfortable, with big beds, LCD TVs with international channels, electric kettles, and freebies such as hot chocolate, bottled water, and biscuits. The restaurant serves big portions of tasty food at reasonable prices, and the adjacent bar offers a range of drinks in a cozy space with comfy seating and a large TV. On-site parking (for a fee) is a great perk, but breakfast is not included in the standard rate. Although it is quite a hike from the Old Town, nearby public transport links are excellent. It is worth comparing rates at the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, which has more on-site amenities.
The 33-room Tigerlily is one of Edinburgh’s hippest, most stylish upscale boutiques. Known among locals for its young party vibe and whimsical decor, this historic hotel has few but outstanding features, including two bars with over 100 cocktails, and an excellent restaurant serving an international menu that changes seasonally. Sophisticated rooms are individually decorated with neutral hues, suede accents, wooden floors, and unique details such as wainscoting, four-poster beds, and working fireplaces. All rooms also feature high-end extras, including DVD players (with free loaner movies), free Wi-Fi, pre-loaded iPods with bluetooth speakers, and professional hair straighteners. The location in the heart of the New Town is convenient for shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Le Monde Edinburgh is another sleek boutique worth considering in the area.
The 33-room Tigerlily is one of Edinburgh’s hippest, most stylish upscale boutiques. Known among locals for its young party vibe and whimsical decor, this historic hotel has few but outstanding features, including two bars with over 100 cocktails, and an excellent restaurant serving an international menu that changes seasonally. Sophisticated rooms are individually decorated with neutral hues, suede accents, wooden floors, and unique details such as wainscoting, four-poster beds, and working fireplaces. All rooms also feature high-end extras, including DVD players (with free loaner movies), free Wi-Fi, pre-loaded iPods with bluetooth speakers, and professional hair straighteners. The location in the heart of the New Town is convenient for shopping, dining, and sightseeing. Le Monde Edinburgh is another sleek boutique worth considering in the area.