We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Edinburgh, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated January 2024.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great interior design. Great value. Situated in central Edinburgh at the foot of Calton Hill, 24 Royal Terrace is nestled amongst the grand Georgian townhouses of a UNESCO Heritage site. Royal Terrace, a quiet cobbled street, is just a short walk from the buzz of the city. This stylish boutique hotel, has the added touch of the owner’s ever-changing art collection and a dedicated whisky bar, serving rare and unique scotch malt whisky and adding a new chapter to Royal Terrace's history as "Whisky Row". Due to the nature of a grade A listed building, each of the 14 rooms are accessed by stairs and there is no lift at the property. Each room is delicately furnished with premium cotton linen and luxurious bathrobes. The in-room technology offers Smart-TVs with on-demand streaming, an HD soundbar, Apple Airplay and free high-speed WiFi throughout. After a day of exploring, guests can unwind at "Dinna Tell" the hotel's Bar and Garden which offers delicious signature cocktails, wines, whiskies and snacks. The Edinburgh Playhouse is 0.4 miles away, the Omni Centre is 500 metres from 24 Royal Terrace, and Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is a 14-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, which is easily accessible via the Tram. The nearest Tram stop is on York Place, is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Alternatively by taxi or car, the journey would take around 30 minutes.Show full description
Located in the heart of the city, this boutique hotel offers stunning views of the surroundings. The hotel stands out with its unique and playful decor, showcasing a diverse collection of artwork.
Guest House.Charming. Romantic. Comfortable beds. The Albyn Townhouse is a generous 4-storey, 19th-century traditional town house. Decorated to high standard and much loved by your host, Albyn is a heaven of calm & peace in a leafy cul-de-sac in Bruntsfield. We are just 20 minutesâ walk from Edinburgh Medieval City. All rooms at The Albyn offer flat-screen TVs, free and fast business Wi-Fi, and the option of king-size beds in all rooms. Toiletries, hairdryers, tea facilities, coffee pod machines & mini safes are all on offer in your room. Edinburgh’s Haymarket Rail Station is 20 minutes’ walk away.The centre of Edinburgh, along with the famed Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town, is less than 20 minutesâ walk away, or 10 minutes by bus. Private gated car park at an extra fee is available.Show full description
Guest House.Delightful property. Historic property. Great breakfast. Set in a Victorian terraced villa, this guest accommodation offers free private parking just 1 mile from Edinburgh’s city centre. Freshly brewed tea and coffee and organic eggs cooked any way are on the breakfast menu. Arthur’s Seat, the largest hill in Holyrood Park, is 5 minutes’ drive away. Located on one of the main bus routes into the city, Edinburgh’s cobbled Royal Mile can be reached after a 10-minute bus ride. The Palace of Holyrood House is within 2 miles of Barony House. Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station is a 5-minute taxi journey away. A flat-screen TV an tea and coffee making facilities are provided in each of Barony House's light and airy rooms. Toiletries and a hairdryer are also included. Most rooms have an en suite bathroom. Full English breakfasts are served in the elegant dining room. There is a PC available for guests to use and free Wi-Fi can be accessed throughout the property.Show full description
Barony House is a charming boutique guest house. The individually decorated rooms in this Victorian terraced house offer a personalized and cozy stay. The hosts, Paul and Susan, are welcoming and provide helpful advice for exploring the city.
Guest House.Charming. Unique. Superb interior design. Situated just 1 mile from Edinburgh city centre and the Royal Mile, the family-run 23 Mayfield offers free WiFi. This detached Victorian guest house boasts retains many original features. Dating back to 1868, the property also offers a Club Room with a selection of rare books, Chesterfield furniture, a Georgian chess board, and an oversized, handmade Connect Four game. The traditional rooms at 23 Mayfield boast solid, hand-carved mahogany furnishings, along with a large flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities with Borders biscuits. The en suite bathroom features a heated mirror and complimentary Penhalagon toiletries. In the mornings, 23 Mayfield serves an imaginative breakfast menu in the impressive dining room. The dishes are cooked to order using local produce. Home to Holyrood Palace, Princes Street, and the Royal Mile, the lively centre of Edinburgh also offers the historic Edinburgh Castle, which is just 30 minutes’ walk from 23 Mayfield. The guest house is conveniently located along the main bus route into the city. Surcharge parking is available.Show full description
I think this is the most charming, well designed and unique boutique hotel in Edinburgh. WOW!
Lovely property. Romantic. Offering stylish bedrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, The Roseate Edinburgh is set over 2 Victorian townhouses, on opposite sides of the road, in Edinburgh's West End. This recently awarded 5-star property is located within 550 yards of Haymarket Railway Station and 15 minutes’ walk from central Edinburgh. The Dunstane Restaurant and Bar hosts all-day dining and daily afternoon tea, as well as gin and whisky tastings. 35 elegantly designed, luxurious rooms with handcrafted beds and fine linen, 17 in the Roseate building and 18 in the Roseate House building. The rooms offer free WiFi and private parking is available. The Roseate Edinburgh was built in 1852 and still has many original features, including open fireplaces. The individually decorated bedrooms have Egyptian cotton bed linen, an LCD flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee trays with home-made shortbread and en-suite facilities with free toiletries. The Suites include features such as 4-poster beds, freestanding copper roll-top baths in the bedroom, or sweeping views over the Edinburgh cityscape. It serves a great selection of ales from some of Scotland’s micro-brewers and has over 100 types of whiskies and over 30 different craft gins. It also has a food menu with local, seasonal Scottish produce. Edinburgh Airport can be reached after a 15-minute drive. There is also a bus stop opposite the property, which provides bus links to the airport and the city centre. All Rooms & Suites prefixed with ‘House’ are located in The House Building.Show full description
Guest House.Superb breakfast. Great value. Situated in Edinburgh, near Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh Waverley station and Royal Mile, Ben Cruachan Guest House features free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden and a terrace. The property is around 2.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 2.4 km from National Museum of Scotland and 1.7 km from The Real Mary King's Close. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Every unit is fitted with a kettle and a private bathroom, while certain rooms have a patio and some have garden views. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. University of Edinburgh is 2.7 km from the guest house, while Royal Yacht Britannia is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from Ben Cruachan Guest House.Show full description
Stylish. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Situated in Edinburgh, 2.5 km from EICC, The Lane Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Attractively situated in the Morningside district, this hotel provides a bar. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are available. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, while some rooms at the hotel also boast a seating area. National Museum of Scotland is 3.1 km from The Lane Hotel, while The Real Mary King's Close is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Lively. Comfortable beds. Great bar. Black Ivy is just a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh city centre and features a lively bar which overlooks Bruntsfield Links park. The shopping precinct of Princes Street is only 1.3 miles from the the hotel. Guests can enjoy the boutique shops and cafes in the vicinity, or explore the historic Edinburgh Castle which is less than a mile away. Free WiFi and an en suite bathroom are featured in each room at Black Ivy. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is also provided. The property is a 9-minute walk from the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, while Usher Hall and Filmhouse cinema can both be reached in a 15-minute walk.Show full description
Guest House.Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in Edinburgh, 2.1 km from University of Edinburgh, 18 Craigmillar Park boasts a sun terrace and views of the city. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is offered. Edinburgh Festival Theatre is 2.2 km from 18 Craigmillar Park, while Royal Mile is 2.7 km away. Waverley train station is 3 km from 18 Craigmillar Park, while the nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 12 km from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Peggyslea Farm B&B has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Edinburgh, 21 km from EICC. The property features garden views and is 21 km from National Museum of Scotland and 22 km from The Real Mary King's Close. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A seating area is accessible to all guests, while some rooms are fitted with a DVD player. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. À la carte and continental breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is 22 km from Peggyslea Farm B&B, while Edinburgh Castle is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Lively. Cosy rooms. The Raeburn is set in the charming Stockbridge area of Edinburgh and within 20 minutes’ walk of Princes Street and the New Town. Housed in a beautiful Georgian property, this stylish hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. The Raeburn features modern design with attractive features including exposed stone walls, sash windows and tartan fabrics. The Raeburn’s smart, brasserie-style restaurant offers British dishes prepared with local produce. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, an iPod docking station, a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities. You can enjoy a drink in the bar, where there is a fireplace and bespoke chairs, as well as a terrace with parasols. Edinburgh’s beautiful old town and the castle are within a 25-minute walk of the hotel. Waverley and Haymarket railway stations are within 1.5 miles of the Raeburn, offering regular connections to Glasgow and the rest of the UK.Show full description
Hip. Popular among couples and women.Opened October 2021. BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh features free bikes, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. Located around 200 metres from Royal Mile, the hotel with free WiFi is also less than 1 km away from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each room comes with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while certain rooms include a kitchenette equipped with a fridge. At BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, Full English/Irish or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Edinburgh Waverley station, The Real Mary King's Close and National Museum of Scotland. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 10 km from BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh.Show full description
I think this place could be the coolest boutique hotel in Edinburgh. It is the most popular boutique hotel in Edinburgh, among couples.
Beautiful. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are all within walking distance. The restaurant at The Bonham serves traditional food with a European twist. Each room features a flat screen TV, free WiFi, complimentary toiletries, and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. Additionally, room service is available 24 hours a day. It is open every friday, saturday and sunday that offers a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The hotel also features a bar which serves classic cocktails, tonics, wines, and light bites. It also offers afternoon tea. Edinburgh Airport is a 20-minute drive away from the property. Alternative transport options include the Edinburgh Tram and the Edinburgh Airlink bus. Bedroom images are indicative only. Room sizes and views vary.Show full description
Very stylish. Trendy. Great bar. Popular among couples.Opened April 2022. Situated in Edinburgh and with Royal Yacht Britannia reachable within less than 1 km, Ocean Mist Leith features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 3.2 km from Edinburgh Waverley station, 3.6 km from Royal Mile and 4.3 km from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Edinburgh Playhouse. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms at Ocean Mist Leith have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. National Museum of Scotland is 4.3 km from Ocean Mist Leith, while The Real Mary King's Close is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 13 km from the hotel.Show full description
Ocean Mist Leith is a luxury boutique hotel with a unique concept as a floating hotel. It has stunning views of the Water of Leith and a bar and lounge area. The beautifully designed rooms, including exquisite tiling in the bathrooms, set it apart from other hotels in the area.
Great bar. Popular among women. Tigerlily is an award-winning boutique hotel with chic rooms, an elegant bar, nightclub and a restaurant. It is a 10-minute walk from the Scott Monument in Edinburgh’s most popular shopping area and financial district. The surrounding New Town district is filled with cocktail bars and smart restaurants. In Edinburgh's city centre, the hotel on George Street has beautiful rooms with a flat-screen TV and Bluetooth speaker. Guests can also enjoy White Company toiletries and free WiFi. Tigerlily has a cocktail bar which also serves locally sourced meals, and guests receive free entry to Lulu nightclub and bar, downstairs. Tigerlily Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Waverley Rail Station and 20 minutes' drive from Edinburgh Airport. It is a picturesque walk through Prince’s Street Gardens to Edinburgh Castle, just 15 minutes away.Show full description
Romantic. Historic. Popular among couples. The Witchery by the Castle offers a range of opulent suites in Edinburgh, each one unique with its own special features. Lavishly furnished suites display gothic touches, with large oak beds and 4-posters, velvet-lined walls and flamboyant red and gold décor indicative of the style. An indulgent breakfast hamper will be served in the room each morning or guests can choose to have a cooked breakfast served in the restaurant at no extra cost. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings. There are separate seating areas and large bathrooms with free-standing silver baths. Each of The Witchery’s 9 suites is different, but walk-in dressing rooms, love seats and tapestries set the tone. Some rooms overlook Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, looking down towards Princes Street, or across to the old town. The Witchery’s seductive glamour has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Edinburgh.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Historic. Great value. Popular among women. A family-run property set in a Victorian house, Castle Park Guest House is located 0.4 miles from the Bruntsfield Links Park and 1 mile from The National Museum of Scotland. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The guest rooms have a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They either have an en suite bathroom with shower or offer access to a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a cooked breakfast each morning. Edinburgh Castle is a 20-minute walk away, while the Royal Mile in the Old Town, the Scottish National War Memorial and the Scottish National gallery are just 1.2 miles away. Edinburgh Railway Station is 1.5 miles away.Show full description
Castle Park Guest House stands out from other boutique hotels with its contemporary take on a traditional Victorian townhouse. The rooms are cozy and well-appointed, providing a homely feel.
Lively. Cool. Great location.Opened March 2022. Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is located in the centre of Edinburgh, 300 metres from The Real Mary King's Close. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. All units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while certain units at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh also provide guests with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and Full English/Irish options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Virgin Hotels Edinburgh.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most LIVELY luxury hotels in Edinburgh. It also has a great location!
Apartment hotel.Stylish. Cool. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Move into your own space at Eden Locke, our aparthotel on George Street in Edinburgh city centre. With a grand Georgian façade, each of our 72 meticulously designed studios and suites has a kitchen and lounge area – making them ideal for longer stays. Head downstairs to our café for coffee and bagels and settle down to work in our bright coworking space. Or explore the city on foot with Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle and the city's best shopping and dining all on your doorstep. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Eden Locke is set in Edinburgh, just over 1 km Edinburgh Castle. All units include a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. There is also a kitchen, equipped with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a kettle. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries in every unit. Bed linen is available. Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Royal Mile is 1.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 11.6 km from the property.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Great views. Located in the centre of Edinburgh, just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile and 650 yards of The Real Mary King's Close, Market Street forms part of Edinburgh’s historic skyline. The hotel features a rooftop lounge and each room boasts free high-speed WiFi. Each boutique-style room features locally made fabrics, locally curated artwork and a locally roasted coffee blend alongside bespoke design furniture. The hotel is around 700 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, 1 km from Edinburgh Castle and 1.1 km from National Museum of Scotland. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Each comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms have city views, while all feature Chromecast and Apple TV. The rooftop Champagne lounge Nor’ Loft serving breakfast, small plates and drinks with stunning panoramic city views. Edinburgh Playhouse is 1.1 km from Market Street hotel, while University of Edinburgh is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
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