The four-floor, 27-room B+B Edinburgh is a modern boutique take on the traditional bed-and-breakfast inn. The upper-middle-range hotel offers stylish interiors, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, a cocktail bar and an ample free breakfast with continental and hot Scottish items. The inn is located in the fashionable, quieter West End, which is still only a 10-minute walk to the city center. Free bikes are a nice perk. Edinburgh B&B also has some of the nicest rooms in the West End, at competitive rates, especially when compared with nearby hotels or serviced apartments, such as the Chester Residence across the street.
The four-floor, 27-room B+B Edinburgh is a modern boutique take on the traditional bed-and-breakfast inn. The upper-middle-range hotel offers stylish interiors, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, a cocktail bar and an ample free breakfast with continental and hot Scottish items. The inn is located in the fashionable, quieter West End, which is still only a 10-minute walk to the city center. Free bikes are a nice perk. Edinburgh B&B also has some of the nicest rooms in the West End, at competitive rates, especially when compared with nearby hotels or serviced apartments, such as the Chester Residence across the street.
Best Western Braid Hills is a pleasant, modern mid-range hotel housed in a late 19th-century Victorian building. The hotel has few facilities -- no pool, fitness center, sauna, or spa -- but it does offer two restaurants, a bar, a deck with good city views, and 69 fairly stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The Best Western is a decent option for travelers looking to save a little money by staying outside the city center, which is about a 10-minute drive north, or a 25-minute bus ride (a bus stop is right outside the hotel). Several golf courses are in the vicinity of the hotel. As of the first half of 2015, rooms are still being renovated, so not all are updated. The Best Western is one of the few hotels in its category in the immediate area -- others are a few miles away.
Best Western Braid Hills is a pleasant, modern mid-range hotel housed in a late 19th-century Victorian building. The hotel has few facilities -- no pool, fitness center, sauna, or spa -- but it does offer two restaurants, a bar, a deck with good city views, and 69 fairly stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The Best Western is a decent option for travelers looking to save a little money by staying outside the city center, which is about a 10-minute drive north, or a 25-minute bus ride (a bus stop is right outside the hotel). Several golf courses are in the vicinity of the hotel. As of the first half of 2015, rooms are still being renovated, so not all are updated. The Best Western is one of the few hotels in its category in the immediate area -- others are a few miles away.
A modern, mid-range hotel in a West End residential neighborhood near shops, ethnic restaurants, and pubs, the 184-room Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor is conveniently located within a two-minute walk of Haymarket Station. The hotel has no fitness facilities, and could use some renovating, but it delivers functional rooms with free Wi-Fi and on-site dining, and is within a 20-minute walk to most top Edinburgh attractions. Rates are lower than at comparable hotels closer to Old Town and Edinburgh castle, but be aware that the hotel has no air-conditioning.
A modern, mid-range hotel in a West End residential neighborhood near shops, ethnic restaurants, and pubs, the 184-room Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor is conveniently located within a two-minute walk of Haymarket Station. The hotel has no fitness facilities, and could use some renovating, but it delivers functional rooms with free Wi-Fi and on-site dining, and is within a 20-minute walk to most top Edinburgh attractions. Rates are lower than at comparable hotels closer to Old Town and Edinburgh castle, but be aware that the hotel has no air-conditioning.
Housed in a two-floor historic building that was refurbished in 2004, the mid-range, 67-room Best Western Plus Bruntsfield is located in a pleasant residential area across from the large green expanse of Bruntsfield Links and the Meadow parks. It's almost like being in the country but is still close to central Edinburgh (there's a direct bus that stops near the hotel), and is a 10- to 20-minute walk south of major attractions. While it has no fitness center or other recreational facilities, the hotel does offer a good-quality brasserie and bar. Rooms are clean and contemporary, with comfortable bedding, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, but no air-conditioning. Since it's outside the city center, rates are lower than they would otherwise be.
Housed in a two-floor historic building that was refurbished in 2004, the mid-range, 67-room Best Western Plus Bruntsfield is located in a pleasant residential area across from the large green expanse of Bruntsfield Links and the Meadow parks. It's almost like being in the country but is still close to central Edinburgh (there's a direct bus that stops near the hotel), and is a 10- to 20-minute walk south of major attractions. While it has no fitness center or other recreational facilities, the hotel does offer a good-quality brasserie and bar. Rooms are clean and contemporary, with comfortable bedding, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, but no air-conditioning. Since it's outside the city center, rates are lower than they would otherwise be.
The 11-room Hotel Twenty is a budget-oriented bed-and-breakfast occupying two floors of a typical Georgian building, located within walking distance of Edinburgh's city center. Interiors have a bold color palette of red, grey, and black. Rooms are generally well-presented and clean with flat-screen TVs and hairdryers, though noise can be an issue. The breakfast buffet is limited and of questionable quality, although the restaurant's Thai menu is rather good. All in all it's some of the cheapest non-hostel accommodation you'll find with a location this central, so it's great value if you can overlook its shortcomings. Wi-Fi is free.
The 11-room Hotel Twenty is a budget-oriented bed-and-breakfast occupying two floors of a typical Georgian building, located within walking distance of Edinburgh's city center. Interiors have a bold color palette of red, grey, and black. Rooms are generally well-presented and clean with flat-screen TVs and hairdryers, though noise can be an issue. The breakfast buffet is limited and of questionable quality, although the restaurant's Thai menu is rather good. All in all it's some of the cheapest non-hostel accommodation you'll find with a location this central, so it's great value if you can overlook its shortcomings. Wi-Fi is free.
The 52-room Cairn Hotel Edinburgh is a centrally located value hotel in Edinburgh’s New Town. Set just off a main road in a quiet area, the hotel is within easy reach of most major attractions via public transportation or healthy walk. The Cairn offers a delicious and plentiful continental breakfast each morning (for a surcharge) in a bright breakfast room; later in the day, the bar offers snacks, cocktails, and camaraderie. Guest rooms are small and simple, but modern, spotlessly clean and cheery. Rates are competitive, but it's also worth comparing prices with the nearby Ramsay's B&B.
The 52-room Cairn Hotel Edinburgh is a centrally located value hotel in Edinburgh’s New Town. Set just off a main road in a quiet area, the hotel is within easy reach of most major attractions via public transportation or healthy walk. The Cairn offers a delicious and plentiful continental breakfast each morning (for a surcharge) in a bright breakfast room; later in the day, the bar offers snacks, cocktails, and camaraderie. Guest rooms are small and simple, but modern, spotlessly clean and cheery. Rates are competitive, but it's also worth comparing prices with the nearby Ramsay's B&B.
The mid-range, 45-room, family-run Brooks Hotel Edinburgh is a quaint yet modern boutique property on a quiet side street in the West End, offering a comfortable, reasonably priced stay near the city center. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, but expect to pay for parking. While some rooms can feel cramped, they are clean, tastefully decorated, and come with small flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and radio alarm clocks with iPod docks. As an alternative, consider the Old Waverly Hotel, a mid-range boutique hotel in New Town, superbly located on Edinburgh’s most famous shopping street.
The mid-range, 45-room, family-run Brooks Hotel Edinburgh is a quaint yet modern boutique property on a quiet side street in the West End, offering a comfortable, reasonably priced stay near the city center. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, but expect to pay for parking. While some rooms can feel cramped, they are clean, tastefully decorated, and come with small flat-screen TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and radio alarm clocks with iPod docks. As an alternative, consider the Old Waverly Hotel, a mid-range boutique hotel in New Town, superbly located on Edinburgh’s most famous shopping street.
The Inn on the Mile, is, as the name suggests, located on the Royal Mile in the heart of Old Edinburgh and within walking distance of several landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle and Scottish Parliament. The nine-room boutique hotel is housed within a former bank building that still has the original ceiling cornice molding and exposed brick plus modern designer finishes. The upper-middle-range hotel has a distinct style, but also minor drawbacks, such as no elevator. As an alternative, travelers could try the neighboring Stay Edinburgh City Apartments - Royal Mile with similar rates and full kitchens, but also no elevator.
The Inn on the Mile, is, as the name suggests, located on the Royal Mile in the heart of Old Edinburgh and within walking distance of several landmarks, including Edinburgh Castle and Scottish Parliament. The nine-room boutique hotel is housed within a former bank building that still has the original ceiling cornice molding and exposed brick plus modern designer finishes. The upper-middle-range hotel has a distinct style, but also minor drawbacks, such as no elevator. As an alternative, travelers could try the neighboring Stay Edinburgh City Apartments - Royal Mile with similar rates and full kitchens, but also no elevator.
The Chester Residence easily provides some of the most luxurious self-catering apartment accommodation you'll find in Edinburgh. The 23 apartments are crammed full of high-end gadgetry and top-of-the-range kitchen appliances, and finished with sharp, designer styling with a masculine edge. They're spacious too and while some open to gardens, others have views over the city -- though no elevators means some leg-work is required to access these. The location is pleasant, though the city's bustling center is beyond walking distance. While rates are inevitably high, the attention to detail and sheer level of luxury makes these a great deal for those wanting to splash out.
The Chester Residence easily provides some of the most luxurious self-catering apartment accommodation you'll find in Edinburgh. The 23 apartments are crammed full of high-end gadgetry and top-of-the-range kitchen appliances, and finished with sharp, designer styling with a masculine edge. They're spacious too and while some open to gardens, others have views over the city -- though no elevators means some leg-work is required to access these. The location is pleasant, though the city's bustling center is beyond walking distance. While rates are inevitably high, the attention to detail and sheer level of luxury makes these a great deal for those wanting to splash out.
The 103-room Ibis Styles St Andrew Square is a stylish mid-range property offering great value in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Modern rooms are compact but full of Scottish character, plus equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. Safes and mini-fridges are not available, though, and units overlooking the street may get some traffic noise. Free continental breakfast is served in a cozy dining room off the lobby, while the bar serves drinks throughout the day and pub food for dinner. Competitive rates and a location within walking distance of all major attractions make this an excellent option for budget-conscious travelers, but those seeking something even cheaper may want to compare rates at the Apex Haymarket.
The 103-room Ibis Styles St Andrew Square is a stylish mid-range property offering great value in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town. Modern rooms are compact but full of Scottish character, plus equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning. Safes and mini-fridges are not available, though, and units overlooking the street may get some traffic noise. Free continental breakfast is served in a cozy dining room off the lobby, while the bar serves drinks throughout the day and pub food for dinner. Competitive rates and a location within walking distance of all major attractions make this an excellent option for budget-conscious travelers, but those seeking something even cheaper may want to compare rates at the Apex Haymarket.