The 97-room, upscale Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace is
built in adjacent, historic Georgian townhouses, retaining their stately atmosphere and many original architectural features. On the edge of Edinburgh’s city center, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s top sights without much traffic and noise. Guest rooms are huge and beautiful, with elegant period moulding, fantastic bathrooms, and, in some, views of the Firth of Forth. The Royal Terrace is a chain outpost that doesn’t feel like one, and a good option for either tourists or business travelers.
The 97-room, upscale Crowne Plaza Edinburgh - Royal Terrace is
built in adjacent, historic Georgian townhouses, retaining their stately atmosphere and many original architectural features. On the edge of Edinburgh’s city center, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s top sights without much traffic and noise. Guest rooms are huge and beautiful, with elegant period moulding, fantastic bathrooms, and, in some, views of the Firth of Forth. The Royal Terrace is a chain outpost that doesn’t feel like one, and a good option for either tourists or business travelers.
Part hostel, part residence hall, the budget Safestay Edinburgh is a young, casual property with a party atmosphere. It is popular with big groups, and noise can sometimes be an issue, but it is one of the few hostels in town where each dormitory has its own private bathroom. Clean rooms feature between two and 12 beds -- each outfitted with free linens and reading lights -- and bathrooms have wet room-style showers and small shelves for storing toiletries. The bar downstairs is popular with students from the nearby University of Edinburgh (many of whom sleep on-site as well), and the vibe is lively and fun, with pool tables, big couches, and a pleasant patio housing picnic tables and heaters. Its location right off the Royal Mile is convenient for sightseeing. Travelers wanting a quieter stay may prefer the Code Hostel
Part hostel, part residence hall, the budget Safestay Edinburgh is a young, casual property with a party atmosphere. It is popular with big groups, and noise can sometimes be an issue, but it is one of the few hostels in town where each dormitory has its own private bathroom. Clean rooms feature between two and 12 beds -- each outfitted with free linens and reading lights -- and bathrooms have wet room-style showers and small shelves for storing toiletries. The bar downstairs is popular with students from the nearby University of Edinburgh (many of whom sleep on-site as well), and the vibe is lively and fun, with pool tables, big couches, and a pleasant patio housing picnic tables and heaters. Its location right off the Royal Mile is convenient for sightseeing. Travelers wanting a quieter stay may prefer the Code Hostel
The two-and-a-half-pearl Regent House Hotel is a small and pleasant inn that's a decent option in New Town for travelers who want a cozy stay for a reasonable rate. Restaurants, bars, the Edinburgh Playhouse are within a short walk, and the tram is close at hand for access to the airport and attractions like Old Town and Edinburgh Castle. The only major property feature is a free continental breakfast that draws solid reviews from guests. Most of the 17 colorful guest rooms (plus one three-bedroom apartment in an annex building) are spacious, and all come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms share a bathroom. Breakfast at the nearby Ramsay’s Bed and Breakfast is a more elaborate, traditional Scottish breakfast with black pudding and kippers, but the hotel is a bit farther from attractions.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Regent House Hotel is a small and pleasant inn that's a decent option in New Town for travelers who want a cozy stay for a reasonable rate. Restaurants, bars, the Edinburgh Playhouse are within a short walk, and the tram is close at hand for access to the airport and attractions like Old Town and Edinburgh Castle. The only major property feature is a free continental breakfast that draws solid reviews from guests. Most of the 17 colorful guest rooms (plus one three-bedroom apartment in an annex building) are spacious, and all come with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, electric kettles, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms share a bathroom. Breakfast at the nearby Ramsay’s Bed and Breakfast is a more elaborate, traditional Scottish breakfast with black pudding and kippers, but the hotel is a bit farther from attractions.
The elegant upscale Fraser Suites is located just off Royal Mile in Edinburgh's historic quarter. Its 75 rooms range in style and size but are decorated with a modern elegance that livens up the 130-year-old building. Rooms come with microwaves, iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Larger suites have two-burner stoves. The Broadstreet Bistro & Bar combines charm and sophistication, and serves meals and drinks all day. The hotel also offers in-room dining. A small, well-designed fitness center is a notable perk.
The elegant upscale Fraser Suites is located just off Royal Mile in Edinburgh's historic quarter. Its 75 rooms range in style and size but are decorated with a modern elegance that livens up the 130-year-old building. Rooms come with microwaves, iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Larger suites have two-burner stoves. The Broadstreet Bistro & Bar combines charm and sophistication, and serves meals and drinks all day. The hotel also offers in-room dining. A small, well-designed fitness center is a notable perk.
The Jurys Inn Edinburgh is a mid-range, 186-room hotel located next to Edinburgh's main train station. Set on a relatively quiet road around the corner from the Royal Mile, the location is excellent for exploring the city center on foot with the castle just 10 minutes away. Although a bit dated in parts, interiors are well-maintained and rooms are perfectly adequate with flat-screen TVs and tea kettles -- some even have great views of Calton Hill. Besides some soundproofing issues between rooms, this is a solid all-around hotel with rates that are hard to beat for the location.
The Jurys Inn Edinburgh is a mid-range, 186-room hotel located next to Edinburgh's main train station. Set on a relatively quiet road around the corner from the Royal Mile, the location is excellent for exploring the city center on foot with the castle just 10 minutes away. Although a bit dated in parts, interiors are well-maintained and rooms are perfectly adequate with flat-screen TVs and tea kettles -- some even have great views of Calton Hill. Besides some soundproofing issues between rooms, this is a solid all-around hotel with rates that are hard to beat for the location.
The 18-room luxury Prestonfield House is an opulent boutique hotel on a historic, 20-acre country estate in southeast Edinburgh. The epitome of Scottish luxury, the Prestonfield overflows with fine antiques, oil paintings, and lush fabrics to create a quirky, theatrical feast for the eyes. Each guest room is individually designed and furnished. The common threads are decadence and quality, which carry into the menu at the hotel's destination restaurant, Rhubarb, and the endless fascinating nooks and crannies in this unforgettable hotel.
The 18-room luxury Prestonfield House is an opulent boutique hotel on a historic, 20-acre country estate in southeast Edinburgh. The epitome of Scottish luxury, the Prestonfield overflows with fine antiques, oil paintings, and lush fabrics to create a quirky, theatrical feast for the eyes. Each guest room is individually designed and furnished. The common threads are decadence and quality, which carry into the menu at the hotel's destination restaurant, Rhubarb, and the endless fascinating nooks and crannies in this unforgettable hotel.
This 18-room, upscale boutique hotel has an eclectic style with city-themed rooms and suites. Located right in the center of Edinburgh, all the top attractions are within a short walk. There’s plenty to keep party-goers busy here too, as the hotel has two stylish bars, and its own nightclub in the basement. There’s also a relaxed coffee lounge and a
hip restaurant serving modern international cuisine. It’s an ideal choice
This 18-room, upscale boutique hotel has an eclectic style with city-themed rooms and suites. Located right in the center of Edinburgh, all the top attractions are within a short walk. There’s plenty to keep party-goers busy here too, as the hotel has two stylish bars, and its own nightclub in the basement. There’s also a relaxed coffee lounge and a
hip restaurant serving modern international cuisine. It’s an ideal choice
The 38-room upscale Dunstane Hotel is a family-owned boutique hotel built in two luxury Victorian townhouses, circa 1852, that face one another across an Edinburgh street. The owners come from the Orkney Islands, and take pride in infusing elements of their heritage into the property, creating a quirky, classy atmosphere with plush fabrics, elaborate period-style wallpaper with a twist, and, of course, fine Scotch whiskey. Individually designed and decorated guest rooms combine modern luxury and period character. For a hotel within walking distance of Old Town attractions, consider Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor.
The 38-room upscale Dunstane Hotel is a family-owned boutique hotel built in two luxury Victorian townhouses, circa 1852, that face one another across an Edinburgh street. The owners come from the Orkney Islands, and take pride in infusing elements of their heritage into the property, creating a quirky, classy atmosphere with plush fabrics, elaborate period-style wallpaper with a twist, and, of course, fine Scotch whiskey. Individually designed and decorated guest rooms combine modern luxury and period character. For a hotel within walking distance of Old Town attractions, consider Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor.
Located in between the airport and downtown Edinburgh on one of the city's busiest roads, The White Lady is a mid-range hotel with 30 rooms in three different sizes: Family, Twin, and Double. Each room comes with traditional Scottish decor, a tea kettle, and free WI-FI. One of Edinburgh's main bus routes passes directly by the hotel and will take riders to town in 15 minutes. Owned by JD Wetherspoon, which is known for its chain of reasonably priced restaurants with hearty pub fare, The White Lady is a very good "meat and potatoes" option. By comparison, the Jurys Inn Edinburgh is closer to Old Town's historic sites at a lower price, but its beds and bathrooms aren't quite as nice.
Located in between the airport and downtown Edinburgh on one of the city's busiest roads, The White Lady is a mid-range hotel with 30 rooms in three different sizes: Family, Twin, and Double. Each room comes with traditional Scottish decor, a tea kettle, and free WI-FI. One of Edinburgh's main bus routes passes directly by the hotel and will take riders to town in 15 minutes. Owned by JD Wetherspoon, which is known for its chain of reasonably priced restaurants with hearty pub fare, The White Lady is a very good "meat and potatoes" option. By comparison, the Jurys Inn Edinburgh is closer to Old Town's historic sites at a lower price, but its beds and bathrooms aren't quite as nice.
The Raeburn is an upscale, family-run boutique hotel set in a charming Georgian building in Edinburgh's affluent Stockbridge neighborhood. Although having undergone a smart, contemporary renovation there's still plenty of period charm throughout, and both bar and restaurant are popular with locals. The 10 guest rooms are well-finished with plenty of luxury touches -- even roll-top baths in some -- and in-room tech is also impressive. While it's a bit away from most of Edinburgh's tourist attractions, it's one of very few hotel in this lovely area, and one that justifies its high-end price tag.
The Raeburn is an upscale, family-run boutique hotel set in a charming Georgian building in Edinburgh's affluent Stockbridge neighborhood. Although having undergone a smart, contemporary renovation there's still plenty of period charm throughout, and both bar and restaurant are popular with locals. The 10 guest rooms are well-finished with plenty of luxury touches -- even roll-top baths in some -- and in-room tech is also impressive. While it's a bit away from most of Edinburgh's tourist attractions, it's one of very few hotel in this lovely area, and one that justifies its high-end price tag.