The Best Central
Luxury Hotels in Edinburgh

Creative. Elegant. Great restaurant. 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. 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. 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 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. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings. Show full description

Stylish. Comfortable beds. Great views. Boasting a central location in Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from Waverley railway station and a 5-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town Chambers apartment development offers modern, luxury apartments with free Wi-Fi. Apartments at The Old Town Chambers range in size and each features an open plan fully fitted kitchen, a dining and living area, smart flat-screen TV, luxury bathrooms, and free toiletries. Some luxury apartments also boast balconies with scenic city views, cinema TV system, and Bose sound system. Conveniently located on the Royal Mile, The Old Town Chambers apartments offer easy access to a wide selection of shops, restaurants, and bars in Edinburgh city centre. Show full description

Hip. Creative. Cosy rooms. 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

Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building. Show full description

Great views. Popular among business travellers. Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh is set in the heart of the city on the historic Royal Mile. The hotel is 600 metres from Edinburgh Castle and 1 mile from Holyrood Park, Holyrood Palace and Princes Street. Offerings include 136 bedrooms and suites, iconic design, free WiFi, a contemporary restaurant, a flagship bar, a spa, access to a sister hotel swimming pool facilities, as well as a fitness centre and 3 meeting rooms. The hotel's bedrooms and suites balance style with comfort. Amenities include Nespresso machines, LCD TVs and free high-speed internet. The designer interiors throughout the hotel are stylish and colourful. Each room has an en-suite bathroom. Bus and tram stops are only 500 metres from the hotel, and Waverley Train Station is an 8-minute walk away. Edinburgh Airport is 11 km from the property. Show full description

Great value. Great location. Offering inner courtyard views, Royal Mile Suites by the Castle is an accommodation located in Edinburgh, 500 metres from Edinburgh Castle and 500 metres from National Museum of Scotland. The 5-star aparthotel features city views and is 200 metres from Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The property is 200 metres from The Real Mary King's Close, and within 60 metres of the city centre. The units in the aparthotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the aparthotel also offer free WiFi. At the aparthotel, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh and EICC. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Royal Mile Suites by the Castle. Show full description

Opened August 2022. Featuring a fitness centre, a terrace as well as a bar, Gleneagles Townhouse is set in the centre of Edinburgh, 400 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as National Museum of Scotland, The Real Mary King's Close, and University of Edinburgh. Gleneagles Townhouse offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and vegetarian options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British and Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Royal Mile, Edinburgh Playhouse and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 9 km from Gleneagles Townhouse. Show full description

Elegant. Stylish. Located 3 minutes' walk from Princes Street, The Edinburgh Grand features apartment accommodation with an on-site restaurant, bar and coffee house. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. All apartments are equipped with a living area featuring a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. An oven and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine. Guests can enjoy the period features in each apartment, and each one contains either a rainfall shower or bathtub. The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill are all half a mile from the property, and the Scottish National Gallery is a 7-minute walk away. The nearest station is 3 minutes' walk from The Edinburgh Grand, and Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles away. Show full description

Very central. Cool. Superb breakfast. 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. 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 boutique-style room features locally made fabrics, locally curated artwork and a locally roasted coffee blend alongside bespoke design furniture. 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

Creative. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. In Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, this Hotel Du Vin has uniquely styled bedrooms in a former city asylum. At the hotel’s heart is a French Bistro, serving produce from the Lothian region. A Plasma TV, Egyptian linen and luxury private bathroom is featured in each elegant room in this impressive building. A walk-in humidor stocks an extensive range of luxury cigars. Many rooms retain signature original features and roll top baths. Within the 4-star Hotel Du Vin Edinburgh is the chic Bistro Du Vin. Berwick lamb and pork and quality produce sourced from local suppliers is served in the relaxed French-style dining room. Guests can relax in the mezzanine bar, or sample a range of fine wines from around the globe in the Laroche tasting room. Edinburgh’s famous castle is 10 minutes’ walk away, while the shops of Princes Street are just a few minutes’ stroll further along. Show full description

Very clean. Comfortable beds. Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity, Grassmarket is located at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, within easy reach of the famous Royal Mile and many of the main attractions of the city. Each apartment has design features such as natural timber flooring, bespoke joinery, crafts, artwork and soft furnishings. The Wilde style is standard in every room, including fully equipped kitchens and kitchenettes, modern technology, rainfall showers, Hypnos mattresses, as well as free spring water, Nespresso pods, Brew teabags, fresh milk, handmade sweets, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Wilde Aparthotels by Staycity, Grassmarket is also home to a gym, restaurant and self-service pantry. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 13 km from Wilde Aparthotels Edinburgh Grassmarket. Show full description

Central. Great value. Cosy, convenient but most of all chic, the 4-star Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel sits at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, just off the must-see Royal Mile. Featuring boutique bedrooms and sumptuous suites with free Wi-Fi and access to fabulous leisure facilities just next door, an Apex adventure awaits. Designed with you in mind, find yourself living in luxury in these spacious rooms and suites. Centrally located, just minutes from the infamous The Royal Mile and within walking distance of Lothian Road and Princes Street, this hotel is ideally located. With a comfy bed and spacious en suite, enjoy taking a bath or shower with Antipodes organic toiletries, helping you to stay green while you stay clean. The flat screen TV will keep you entertained and the mini fridge and air conditioning ensure things can be kept fresh. Plus, the Master Suites even have Nespresso Coffee machines to make you feel right at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request. Since sharing is caring, guests can use the leisure facilities in the Apex Grassmarket Hotel, just next door. With weights, resistance apparatus, cardio machines, and a swimming pool, treat yourself to some tranquil time. Show full description

Central. Just off the Royal Mile and near Edinburgh Castle, the boutique Fraser Suites Edinburgh hotel boasts a gym and a restaurant. There are superb views across Princes Street Gardens. Free WiFi is also available. Fraser Suites Edinburgh features designer furniture, iPod docking stations and LCD flat-screen TVs. The bathrooms have rainfall showers, and the kitchenettes offer a microwave and refrigerator. Dating back to the 1800s, the historic building features bespoke art from the Edinburgh College of Art. Fraser Suites is located in Edinburgh Old Town, 100 metres from St. Giles Cathedral. Edinburgh Waverley railway station is 350 metres from the property. Show full description

Trendy. Nice style. Friendly staff. Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street. The rooms offer a flat-screen Smart TV, 300 thread count bed linen, a complimentary treat box and a fridge with complimentary fresh milk and mineral water. The en suite bathrooms have a selection of complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in The Garden, an indoor courtyard, which serves food and drink throughout the day, including salads, hot dishes, cakes, spritzers and Scottish cocktails in the evening. Another dining option is BABA, a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar. It offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests have complimentary access to the leisure facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and spa. The spa offers a full range of treatments including facials and massages at an additional cost. The hotel is at the heart of Edinburgh’s financial district and is just 5 minutes’ walk from Waverley Railway Station. It is 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport. Show full description

Elegant. Friendly staff. Good breakfast. Boasting an enviable location in the Edinburgh city centre, the historic and chic, InterContinental Edinburgh The George, is close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It has elegant rooms, conference and meeting rooms and a gym. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the hotel. This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was built in 1775 and has undergone a great refurbishment project transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The architecturally-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of natural materials. Each room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and an en suite bathroom. The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen serves seasonal Scottish produce throughout the day and night. It is open 7 days a week offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a late-night bar until 01:00. Coffee, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and salads are available at Burr & Co, open 7 days a week. A full room service menu is also available. The hotel boasts the King's Hall event room. Show full description

Great views. In the vibrant Grassmarket area, the Apex Grassmarket Hotel has a sauna, a pool, a gym, an award-winning restaurant, and free WiFi for guests to enjoy. Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are 15 minutes’ walk away. Each luxurious room has a widescreen TV, an en suite bathroom with shower and free luxury toiletries, and tea/coffee making facilities and bottled water. The leisure facilities at Apex Grassmarket Hotel include Technogym fitness equipment and a swimming pool. Metro Bar & Brasserie offers seasonally rotating menus. The Royal Mile is 600 metres from the property, and the National Museum of Scotland is 550 metres away. Edinburgh Airport is a 25-minute drive from the Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Show full description

Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Overlooking Carlton Hill, Princes Street Gardens and Waverley Station, the 4-star Scotsman Hotel was originally built in 1905. This majestic, listed building was once The Scotsman newspaper. Guests can enjoy luxury Egyptian cotton linen, a 48-seat cinema, free Wi-Fi, free Scotsman Newspaper, and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service. Each unique room and suite at the Scotsman Hotel boasts individual features, including curved corner window bays with scenic views of the city and a marble-tiled en suite bathroom. Situated a 1-minute walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street, this hotel offers discounted parking, available at Edinburgh Waverley Station car park (long stay) on New Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away. Show full description

Super central. Very clean. Great location. Braid Apartments by Mansley is set in Edinburgh, 1 km from Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Edinburgh Castle is 1 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The accommodation is equipped with a TV featuring selected Sky Sports channels. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. Royal Mile is 800 metres from Braid Apartments by Mansley. Edinburgh Airport is 13 km away. Show full description

Great value. Very clean. Just 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station, this 4-star Ten Hill Place, WorldHotels Distinctive is owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and offers free WiFi. Set in a quiet Georgian square, it also features a restaurant which serves locally sourced food and a range of beverages. Ten Hill Place, WorldHoteld Distinctive is minutes’ walk from the Royal Mile, the focal point of the annual Edinburgh Festival. Edinburgh’s main shopping area of Princes Street is a 15 minute walk away. Each well-equipped and spacious room has a sleek bathroom and a flat-screen TV with freeview channels. Queen, King, Super-King and Twin beds are available depending on the room you book. Drinks & Dining provides a space for guests to enjoy a glass of wine, a light meal or indulge in our excellent a la carte menu. A variety of wines is supplied by Corney & Barrow, local ales and a selection of malt whiskies, gins and other spirits. Guests can also enjoy an aperitif from the cocktail menu. Show full description

Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre features a spa/ fitness centre, bar and bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Waverley train station is just a 5-minute walk away. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature a TV with satellite channels, and a work area. The hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna and a fully equipped fitness suite. There is a 24-hour front desk and business centre. Itchycoo Bar and Kitchen overlooks the Royal Mile, and serves a varied and seasonal menu. There is also a restaurant, offering traditional Scottish breakfast. Just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is 500 meters away from lively Princes Street. Holyrood Park and Palace are a 10-minute walk away. Show full description