Must-see hotels in Edinburgh

  • Dunstane Houses

    Edinburgh

    Dunstane House and its companion, Hampton House, are large Victorian villas dating from the 1860s but totally refurbished in 2017. Gorgeous modern styling…

  • Sheridan Guest House

    Leith

    Flowerpots filled with colourful blooms line the steps of this little haven hidden away north of the New Town. The eight bedrooms (all en suite) blend…

  • Pilrig House

    Leith

    Pilrig is a gorgeous 17th-century town house that was once home to Robert Louis Stevenson's grandfather (it gets a mention in his novel Kidnapped). Set at…

  • Southside Guest House

    Edinburgh

    Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guesthouse category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel. Its…

  • B+B Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Built in 1883 as a grand home for the proprietor of the Scotsman newspaper, this Victorian extravaganza of carved oak, parquet floors, stained glass and…

  • 94DR

    Edinburgh

    This peaceful and elegant guesthouse is a sensitively restored Victorian town house with six individually designed bedrooms with views towards either…

  • 2 Cambridge Street

    Edinburgh

    This ground-floor apartment is closer to a curiosity shop than a B&B, filled with art installations and vintage finds – a line of old theatre seats is…

  • Knight Residence

    Edinburgh

    Works by contemporary artists adorn these modern studio, and one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments (available by the night; the three-bedroom options…

  • Albyn Townhouse

    Edinburgh

    Set in a refurbished Victorian town house tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the fashionable Bruntsfield district, this B&B is a real home…

  • Bonham Hotel

    Edinburgh

    The Bonham manages a successful fusion of Victorian interiors with bold, modern colours and contemporary design. Cool, crisp bedlinen, luxury bathrooms…

  • Millers 64

    Leith

    Luxury textiles, colourful cushions, stylish bathrooms and fresh flowers added to a warm Edinburgh welcome make this Victorian town house a highly…

  • Ten Hill Place

    Edinburgh

    This attractive modern hotel offers good-value accommodation close to the city centre. The standard bedrooms are comfortable and stylish, with a sober but…

  • Sandaig Guest House

    Leith

    From the welcoming glass of sherry to the cheerful goodbye wave, the owner of the Sandaig knows a thing or two about hospitality. Numerous details make…

  • Edinburgh Central SYHA

    Leith

    This modern, purpose-built hostel, off Leith Walk about a half-mile north of Waverley train station, is a big (300-bed), flashy, five-star establishment…

  • Argyle Backpackers

    Edinburgh

    The Argyle, spread across three adjacent terrace houses, is a quiet and relaxed hostel offering triple, double and twin rooms as well as four- to six-bed…

  • No 45

    Edinburgh

    A peaceful setting, a large garden and friendly owners contribute to the appeal of this Victorian terrace house, which overlooks the local bowling green…

  • Dene Guest House

    Edinburgh

    The great-value Dene is a friendly and informal place, set in a charming Georgian town house, with a welcoming owner and spacious bedrooms. The…

  • Sherwood Guest House

    Edinburgh

    One of the most attractive guesthouses on Minto St's B&B strip, the Sherwood is a refurbished Georgian terrace house decked out with hanging baskets and…

  • Balmoral Guest House

    Leith

    The deservedly popular Balmoral is set in an elegant, flower-bedecked Victorian terrace house dating from 1856. The owners have a good eye for antiques …

  • Mortonhall Caravan Park

    Edinburgh

    Located in attractive parkland 5 miles southeast of the centre, Mortonhall has an on-site shop, bar and restaurant. Take bus 11 from Princes St (westbound…

  • Salisbury Hotel

    Edinburgh

    A large (18 rooms), boutique-style guesthouse set in a quiet, comfortable Georgian villa with a large garden, the Salisbury also has its own cafe.

  • Belford Hostel

    Edinburgh

    An unusual hostel housed in a converted church. Although some have complained about noise – there are only thin partitions between dorms, and no ceilings …

  • The Hostel

    Edinburgh

    Describing itself as Edinburgh’s most stylish and funky hostel, the Hostel is located right opposite Haymarket station, and offers female-only as well as…

  • Amaryllis Guest House

    Edinburgh

    The Amaryllis, a cute little Georgian town house on a quiet backstreet, has five bedrooms; some are a little cramped, but there's a more spacious family…

  • Menzies Guest House

    Edinburgh

    A pretty average guesthouse with seven high-ceilinged Victorian rooms spread over three floors, and vegetarian-only breakfasts (but no eggs!). The family…

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